The Most Famous Golfers of All Time
From the golden era of Jack Nicklaus to the modern dominance of Scottie Scheffler, these athletes have defined the sport through their major championship wins and impact on the game.
From the golden era of Jack Nicklaus to the modern dominance of Scottie Scheffler, these athletes have defined the sport through their major championship wins and impact on the game.
| Rank | Player Name | Majors | Status |
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You are allowed to have 14 clubs in your bag while playing. There is a lot of strategy that goes into selecting which clubs to use. Some pros will have both a driver and a mini-driver, or they may have 4 wedges.
You are allowed to have 14 clubs in your bag. Click a category below to learn more.
Driver, 3-wood, 5-wood, 7-wood: Used for long-distance shots from the tee or fairway.
3-hybrid, 4-hybrid, 5-hybrid: A mix between an iron and a wood, designed for versatility.
4-iron through 9-iron: Used for various approach shots toward the green.
Pitching, Sand, and Lob Wedges: High-lofted clubs for short chips and sand traps.
Blade or Mallet style: Used on the green to roll the ball into the hole.