The 4 Major Golf Championships
History, winners, records, and traditions across all four men's majors: the Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship.
The four major golf championships are the Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open, The Open Championship (often called the British Open), and the PGA Championship. These are the most prestigious events in men's professional golf, and winning all four in a single calendar year is the modern Grand Slam - a feat no male golfer has ever accomplished.
- The Masters - Played the first full week of April at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. The only major held at the same course every year. The winner receives the Green Jacket.
- PGA Championship - Held in mid-May at courses across the U.S. The winner receives the Wanamaker Trophy, the largest in major golf.
- U.S. Open - Played in mid-June, traditionally finishing on Father's Day. Known for narrow fairways, thick rough, and lightning-fast greens. Considered golf's toughest test.
- The Open Championship - Played in mid-July on links courses in the United Kingdom. The oldest major, dating to 1860. Wind, pot bunkers, and unpredictable weather define the event. The winner receives the Claret Jug.
Below you will find a detailed look at each major, plus winners lists, trophy histories, and traditions like the Masters Champions Dinner and the Par 3 Contest. For a side-by-side comparison of the four, see our overview of the four majors.
