In the PGA Tour's storied history, only 65 golfers achieved the remarkable milestone of securing at least 20 official victories. Notably, Sam Snead and Tiger Woods lead with 82 wins each, while Jack Nicklaus holds a commendable 70 triumphs.
Less than 70 golfers in the PGA Tour's storied history have clinched victory in 15 or more tournaments. Notably, Sam Snead and Tiger Woods stand shoulder to shoulder in the record books, each boasting an impressive 82 wins—the highest tally in PGA Tour history. A solitary figure in this elite echelon is Jack Nicklaus, securing his place with a commendable 70 triumphs.
Tiger Woods(L) And Sam Snead(R)
The achievement of amassing 20 victories holds particular significance, as it is a prerequisite for obtaining "life membership" status within the PGA Tour. This prestigious designation liberates the golfer from the annual obligation of requalification, whether by securing a position in the top 125 on the money list (since 2013, the top 125 on the FedEx Cup points list) or through exemptions earned by tournament triumphs. While many golfers grapple with this challenge well into their late 40s, those attaining 20 wins elegantly sidestep such concerns. Nevertheless, life members must maintain a standard of play, albeit relatively modest, to safeguard their playing privileges. Should they falter and no longer meet the criteria, they transition into the distinguished "Past Champions" membership category, effectively assuming an honorary role within the golfing community.
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Most PGA Tour Wins by Golfers
Listed below are the golfers who have achieved no fewer than 20 official victories in their illustrious careers on the PGA Tour.
| Rank | Player | Wins | Majors | Winning Span | Span (years) |
| T1* | Sam Snead | 82 | 7 | 1936–1965 | 30 |
| Tiger Woods | 15 | 1996–2019 | 24 | ||
| 3 | Jack Nicklaus | 73 | 18 | 1962–1986 | 25 |
| 4 | Ben Hogan | 64 | 9 | 1938–1959 | 22 |
| 5 | Arnold Palmer | 62 | 7 | 1955–1973 | 19 |
| 6 | Byron Nelson | 52 | 5 | 1935–1951 | 17 |
| 7 | Billy Casper | 51 | 3 | 1956–1975 | 20 |
| T8 | Walter Hagen | 45 | 11 | 1914–1936 | 23 |
| Phil Mickelson | 6 | 1991–2021 | 31 | ||
| T10 | Cary Middlecoff | 39 | 3 | 1945–1961 | 17 |
| Tom Watson | 8 | 1974–1998 | 25 | ||
| 12 | Gene Sarazen | 38 | 7 | 1922–1941 | 20 |
| 13 | Lloyd Mangrum | 36 | 1 | 1940–1956 | 17 |
| 14 | Vijay Singh | 34 | 3 | 1993–2008 | 16 |
| 15 | Jimmy Demaret | 31 | 3 | 1938–1957 | 20 |
| 16 | Horton Smith | 30 | 2 | 1928–1941 | 14 |
| T17 | Harry Cooper | 29 | 1923–1939 | 17 | |
| Gene Littler | 1 | 1954–1977 | 24 | ||
| Lee Trevino | 6 | 1968–1984 | 17 | ||
| T20 | Leo Diegel | 28 | 2 | 1920–1934 | 15 |
| Paul Runyan | 2 | 1930–1941 | 12 | ||
| 22 | Henry Picard | 26 | 2 | 1932–1945 | 14 |
| T23 | Tommy Armour | 25 | 3 | 1920–1938 | 19 |
| Johnny Miller | 2 | 1971–1994 | 24 | ||
| Macdonald Smith | 1912–1936 | 25 | |||
| T26 | Dustin Johnson | 24 | 2 | 2008–2020 | 13 |
| Gary Player | 9 | 1958–1978 | 21 | ||
| Rory McIlroy | 4 | 2010–2023 | 14 | ||
| T29 | Jim Barnes | 22 | 4 | 1914–1937 | 24 |
| Johnny Farrell | 1 | 1921–1936 | 16 | ||
| Raymond Floyd | 4 | 1963–1992 | 30 | ||
| T32 | Davis Love III | 21 | 1 | 1987–2015 | 29 |
| Willie Macfarlane | 1 | 1916–1936 | 21 | ||
| Lanny Wadkins | 1 | 1972–1992 | 21 | ||
| Craig Wood | 2 | 1928–1944 | 17 | ||
| T36 | Hale Irwin | 20 | 3 | 1971–1994 | 24 |
| Greg Norman | 2 | 1984–1997 | 14 | ||
| Johnny Revolta | 1 | 1933–1944 | 12 | ||
| Doug Sanders | 1956–1972 | 17 |
Note| T* Denotes Tie
Throughout the annals of the PGA Tour, a total of 65 golfers have achieved the remarkable feat of securing no less than 20 official victories. The distribution of golfers who have reached other significant milestone levels is as follows:
- A mere 2 golfers stand at the pinnacle, having triumphed in an astounding 80 or more official PGA Tour events.
- Another 3 golfers proudly boast a remarkable record of no fewer than 70 tournament victories.
- Stepping into the limelight, 5 golfers have etched their names in history with 60 or more triumphs.
- Notably, 7 golfers have achieved a commendable milestone, securing victory at least 50 times on the PGA Tour.
- A total of 9 golfers have navigated the competitive landscape to amass 40 or more victories.
- An impressive cohort of 16 golfers has clinched triumphs no fewer than 30 times, showcasing sustained excellence.
- Expanding the realm of achievement, 39 PGA Tour players have crossed the threshold, achieving a notable 20 wins in their illustrious careers.
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