Golf is a sport with a rich history, and the major championships are some of the most prestigious events in the world. The records for these tournaments are highly coveted, and many players have spent their careers chasing them.
18 is the record for most major championship wins, held by Jack Nicklaus. The oldest major champion is Julius Boros, who won the 1968 PGA Championship at 48 years, 4 months, and 18 days old. The youngest major champion is Young Tom Morris, who won the 1868 Open Championship at just 17 years old.
The lowest 18-hole score in a major championship is 62, shot by Branden Grace in the third round of the 2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. The lowest score in relation to par is -20, achieved by Jason Day at the 2015 PGA Championship and Henrik Stenson at the 2016 Open Championship.
Finally, the lowest 72-hole stroke total in a major championship is 264, shot by Brooks Koepka at the 2018 PGA Championship and Henrik Stenson at the 2016 Open Championship.
These records represent some of the greatest achievements in golf history, and they are sure to stand for many years to come.