Top 5 golfers who have never won a Major tournament
Five golfers who never won a major but made their mark on the sport
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The Augusta Masters, one of the most prestigious Majors in Golf (Credits: The Guardian)
The captivating sport of golf necessitates a great deal of skill, patience, and mental fortitude. A golfer’s achievements are generally measured by the major tournaments they have won; however, there are some who have never won a major but are still considered among the finest in the world.
Winning a major is the ultimate aspiration of every golfer, but the path to victory is fraught with challenges like injuries, competition pressure, and bad luck that can impede even the most talented players from achieving this coveted feat.
Golfers who have never claimed a major championship may not have the desired major championship in their trophy case, but they have nevertheless left a lasting effect on the game. Millions have been inspired by their unwavering performance, and they have greatly improved the sport. In this article, take a look at five such golfers who haven’t achieved major championship success but have still gained the esteem and adoration of their peers.
It is crucial to understand that a golfer’s abilities and capabilities are unaffected by not winning a major. Many of these golfers have excelled on the PGA Tour and in other international competitions, showcasing their talent. They now rank among the top golfers in the world because to their consistently high performance throughout the years.
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Top 5 golfers who have never won a major tournament
Rickie Fowler
Rickie Fowler had an impressive start to his professional golfing career, earning the Rookie of the Year award in 2010. Despite his accomplishments, he has yet to secure a major tournament victory. His best performance in a major was in 2018 when he finished as runner-up at the Masters. Although he has faced some struggles with his form in recent years, he has shown signs of returning to his earlier success following some significant changes to his team.
Lee Westwood
Lee Westwood is a highly regarded European golfer and a regular participant at Ryder Cup events. He briefly held the world number one ranking in 2010, ending Tiger Woods’ long reign. Despite having an illustrious career, Westwood has never won a major tournament and holds the record for playing in the most number of majors without winning one. In 2010, he finished second at both The Masters and The Open Championship.
Xander Schauffele
According to SportsKeeda, Xander Schauffele is known for being consistent on the golf course since turning professional in 2015 and winning two tournaments during his rookie year. However, Schauffele hasn’t been able to win any major tournament so far. His best performances came during The Open Championship and The Masters tournaments where he tied for second place respectively; additionally, he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics held last year.
Patrick Cantlay
Patrick Cantlay made an impressive comeback after suffering from back injury that kept him out of play for some time; although leading at the 2019 Masters Tournament, Tiger Woods dramatically overtook him to win it instead. Cantlay’s highest finish at any major tournament was also during that same event where he tied for third place.
Greg Norman
Greg Norman is one of Australia’s greatest golfers who has won numerous tournaments throughout his career but never managed to win any majors despite coming close on several occasions – finishing second dramatically both times during The Masters tournaments held in both1986 and 1987 respectively; however, Norman currently serves as the CEO and Commissioner of LIV Golf.
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