Winning majors is a difficult feat in the world of professional golf. Securing two major championships in a single season is even more uncommon. As the 2024 golf season progresses, three notable golfers – Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Bryson DeChambeau – have the opportunity to clinch their second major victory of the year. If successful, they will join a select group of individuals who have accomplished this impressive feat, with one of those majors being the prestigious Open Championship.
The tradition of winning two major championships in a single year dates back to 1925 and has only been achieved 14 times since then. Most recently, in 2014, Rory McIlroy managed to secure this remarkable accomplishment. The first eight golfers to achieve this milestone were Americans, with Gary Player being the first non-American to do so.
The 152nd Open Championship is scheduled to take place from July 18-21 at Royal Troon in South Ayrshire, Scotland. This will mark the 10th time that Troon has hosted this prestigious event.
Below is a detailed overview of the 15 golfers who have achieved the remarkable feat of winning two major championships, including The Open, in the same year:
– Walter Hagen – The Open and the PGA Championship
– Bobby Jones – The Open and the U.S. Open
– Gene Sarazen – The Open and the U.S. Open
– Ben Hogan – The Open, the U.S. Open, and the Masters
– Arnold Palmer – The Open and the Masters
– Jack Nicklaus – The Open and the Masters
– Lee Trevino – The Open and the U.S. Open
– Gary Player – The Open and the Masters
– Tom Watson – The Open and the Masters, The Open and the U.S. Open
– Nick Faldo – The Open and the Masters
– Nick Price – The Open and the PGA Championship
– Mark O’Meara – The Open and the Masters
– Tiger Woods – The Open, U.S. Open, and PGA Championship
– Padraig Harrington – The Open and the PGA Championship
– Rory McIlroy – The Open and the PGA Championship
These exceptional golfers have left an indelible mark in the history of the sport with their outstanding achievements on the course.
