Golf is very popular in many parts of the world. It is regarded as a gentleman’s game. This precision club and ball sport is in fact one of the few ball games that does not require a standardized playing area. It is an amazing sport.
Here is a brief overview of the top 10 greatest golfers of all time:
Jack Nicklaus
According to many golf experts, Jack Nicklaus is the greatest golfer of all times. He holds the record of 73 victories. He is also involved in many philanthropic activities. “Golden Bear” is his nickname.
Jack Nicklaus has also been involved in various off-course activities like writing, charity work and golf course design. His golf course design business is one of the largest in the world.
Jack has written many instructional and autobiographical books. According to many golfers, his “Golf May Way” is one of the best instructional golf books of all time.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods held the #1 position longer than any other golfer. He was the PGA “Player of the Year” a record 11 times. He has won 14 professional major gold championships. Tiger has broken many records and has been one of the highest paid athletes in the world for many years. He is the only golfer to have won both the Silver Medal and the Gold Medal at The Open Championship.
Walter Hagen
Walter Hagen was the first American to win the British Open Championship. This native New Yorker has won 11 major championships. Hagen came from a working class family.
Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer’s fans call him “The King”. He played a major role in popularizing the sport. He has won seven major championships. He was honored with the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998.
Ben Hogan
Ben Hogan had the most perfect golf swing. This hard-working golfer dominated the sport in 1953. In fact in 1953, he won five of the six tournaments he participated in. This year came to be known as “Hogan Slam.”
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