From major titles to era-defining dominance, these nine players set the bar for greatness—and shaped how golf is played, watched, and remembered.
NESN Staff
Tiger Woods didn’t just win majors — he changed what dominance looks like in golf. Here’s how high his peak reached, where he belongs in the GOAT debate, and why his impact still shapes the game today.
Rory McIlroy has been one of golf’s defining stars of the modern era — a major winner with an elite peak and a voice that’s shaped the sport off the course, too. Here’s where he ranks historically and why his influence still resonates today.
From an unmatched major record to decades of Sunday contention, Jack Nicklaus set the standard for greatness — and his influence still shapes how the game is played and measured today.
Greg Norman was more than a star — for long stretches, he was the best golfer on the planet. Here’s what made him elite at his peak, why the majors still fuel the debate, and how his influence continues to shape the game.
Six majors. Dozens of iconic Sundays. And a style that made risk feel like art. Here’s how good Phil Mickelson really was when he peaked, and why his influence still shows up in the modern game.
From his 1971 major double to a career defined by fearless ball-striking and iconic one-liners, Lee Trevino remains one of golf’s most influential champions—and a lasting cultural figure.
All in all, quite fun!
Brookline's other course is about to get some much-deserved help.
Let's get ready to rumble.
The women get their chance to tackle TPC Boston.
Scheffler tied for the course record at 9-under par in the final round.
Shots fired, sort of.
Woods expressed confidence in Keegan Bradley to lead the United States.
A-Rod is still in great shape and looks like a golfer, but ...
'Bobby Mac' has won his nation's tournament.
