Players who have secured victories in three out of four Grand Slam tournaments.
In the world of golf, the Career Grand Slam is a coveted achievement, a feat only accomplished by a select few. This prestigious title is reserved for those who have won all four Major Championships – The Masters, US Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship.
One player currently one Major win away from this illustrious milestone is Jordan Spieth. With victories at The Masters, US Open, and The Open Championship already under his belt, he needs only to conquer the PGA Championship to join the ranks of golfing legends.
However, the journey to the Career Grand Slam is not without its challenges. For instance, Byron Nelson, a legendary golfer in his own right, only ever played in The Open Championship twice. His closest call was a solo fifth place finish in 1937. The reason for his infrequent appearances was due to the time required to travel over the pond in the 1930s and 40s.
Another player with a strong record at The Open is Raymond Floyd. He has four top 10s in the tournament, including a runner-up finish in 1978. On the other hand, Lee Trevino, despite a good record at The Masters, never had a close call at The Open. The course, it seems, never quite suited his style of play.
Meanwhile, Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, and Xander Schauffele are current players with victories in two Majors each. They too are chasing the Career Grand Slam, but their journeys are still in progress.
The Career Grand Slam has been completed by seven players in the history of golf. Among them are Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy.
Phil Mickelson, a six-time runner-up at the US Open, has come close to the Career Grand Slam as well. His biggest miss came in 2006, where he double bogeyed the final hole in the final round to miss out by one stroke. Despite this setback, Mickelson remains a formidable force in the game.
Not all players have been so fortunate. Sam Snead, who won three Green Jackets, three Wanamaker Trophies, and one Claret Jug, never won the US Open. He finished runner-up in his home open a total of four times.
The Masters, first played in 1934, has been a stage for many Career Grand Slam attempts. However, some players who were close to completing the set never had the opportunity to play at Augusta National. Lee Trevino, for example, won two US Open titles, two Claret Jugs, and two Wanamaker Trophies but never won the Masters.
In more recent times, active players like Brooks Koepka and Scottie Scheffler are also chasing the Career Grand Slam. Koepka has five Major wins, three at the PGA Championship and two at the US Open, making him halfway to the Career Grand Slam. Scheffler, on the other hand, leads The 153rd Open Championship going into the final round. If he wins, he would be three-quarters of the way to the Career Grand Slam.
However, the journey to the Career Grand Slam is not just about individual achievements. It's about overcoming challenges, pushing boundaries, and leaving a lasting legacy in the sport. For those still chasing this elusive title, the road may be long, but the destination promises to be worth every step.
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