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It’s difficult enough to win a golf tournament, let alone multiple in a row, which is what makes the list of the longest winning streaks in PGA Tour history so impressive.
To clarify, the streaks mentioned here refer to wins in consecutive starts made, not necessarily wins in consecutive weeks, although the same player holds both records.
With what very well could be the most unbreakable record in sports, the mark for the longest winning streak belongs to Byron Nelson, who took the winner’s paycheck in 11 consecutive starts during his 18-win season (also a record) in 1945. Nine of those victories came in successive weeks.
The second-longest streak belongs to Tiger Woods, who notched seven straight wins in 2006-2007. Woods is also tied for the third-longest streak, winning six consecutive starts from 1999-2000. Ben Hogan also took six straight in 1948. Tiger (2007-2008) and Hogan (1953) also each had a five-tournament winning streak.
Rounding out the top slots, Nelson (1945-1946) and Jack Burke Jr. (1952) own four-tourney streaks.
Every PGA Tour Winning Streak of 3 or Longer
Along with the streaks mentioned above, there have been 29 additional instances in which a player has won three consecutive starts, the most recent being Dustin Johnson in 2017.
Here’s a look at the complete list of the longest winning streaks in PGA Tour history.
| Longest PGA Tour Winning Streaks |
|---|
| Player | Streak | Year(s) |
| Byron Nelson | 11 | 1945 |
| Tiger Woods | 7 | 2006-2007 |
| Ben Hogan | 6 | 1948 |
| Tiger Woods | 6 | 1999-2000 |
| Ben Hogan | 5 | 1953 |
| Tiger Woods | 5 | 2007-2008 |
| Byron Nelson | 4 | 1945-1946 |
| Jack Burke Jr. | 4 | 1952 |
| Walter Hagen | 3 | 1923 |
| Joe Kirkwood Sr. | 3 | 1924 |
| Bill Mehlhorn | 3 | 1929 |
| Horton Smith | 3 | 1929 |
| Paul Runyan | 3 | 1933 |
| Henry Picard | 3 | 1939 |
| Jimmy Demaret | 3 | 1940 |
| Ben Hogan | 3 | 1940 |
| Byron Nelson | 3 | 1944 |
| Sam Snead | 3 | 1945 |
| Ben Hogan | 3 | 1946 (twice) |
| Bobby Locke | 3 | 1947 |
| Jim Ferrier | 3 | 1951 |
| Billy Casper | 3 | 1960 |
| Arnold Palmer | 3 | 1960 |
| Arnold Palmer | 3 | 1962 |
| Johnny Miller | 3 | 1974 |
| Jack Nicklaus | 3 | 1975 |
| Hubert Green | 3 | 1976 |
| Gary Player | 3 | 1978 |
| Tom Watson | 3 | 1980 |
| Nick Price | 3 | 1993 |
| David Duval | 3 | 1997 |
| Tiger Woods | 3 | 2000 |
| Tiger Woods | 3 | 2001 |
| Vijay Singh | 3 | 2004 |
| Rory McIlroy | 3 | 2014 |
| Dustin Johnson | 3 | 2017 |
Tiger Woods Is Tied For the Longest Winning Streak in PGA Tour History at the Same Event
In addition to his many entries on the list of the longest PGA Tour winning streaks, Tiger Woods is also one of just five golfers to win the same event four years in a row, a feat he’s accomplished twice.
The first instance was at the tournament now known as the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, which Woods won for the first time during his record-setting 2000 campaign that featured nine victories, including three major championships.
Tiger then won at Bay Hill in 2001, 2002, and 2003 to complete the four-peat. He also won the event in 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2012.
Woods’ next four-peat came at the tourney now known as the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Having already won the event in 1999 and 2003, Tiger took the winner’s share of the purse in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. He won it for a seventh time in 2013.
Joining Woods on the list of players to win the same PGA Tour event in four consecutive starts — no player has gotten to five — are Tom Morris Jr., Walter Hagen, Gene Sarazen, and, of course, Byron Nelson.
| Golfers to Win Same PGA Tour Event 4 Starts in a Row |
|---|
| Player | Tournament | Years |
| Tom Morris Jr. | The Open Championship | 1868, 1869, 1870, 1872 |
| Walter Hagen | PGA Championship | 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927 |
| Gene Sarazen | Miami Open | 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930 |
| Byron Nelson | Tam O’Shanter Open | 1941, 1942, 1944, 1945 |
| Tiger Woods | Bay Hill Invitational | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Tiger Woods | Buick Invitational | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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With what very well could be the most unbreakable record in sports, the mark for the longest winning streak belongs to Byron Nelson, who took the winner's paycheck in 11 consecutive starts during his 18-win season (also a record) in 1945. Nine of those victories came in successive weeks.
Who has the most consecutive years with a PGA Tour win? ›
Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer each went an eye-popping 17 consecutive seasons with a win. In Nicklaus' run, he won at least twice in every season and collected 15 majors over the stretch.
What is the record for most PGA Tour wins? ›
Sam Snead and Tiger Woods lead the list with 82 official Tour titles. Here's a look at all the players with at least 25 victories.
What is the PGA Tour cut streak record? ›
Consecutive events without missing the cut
Between 1998 and 2005, Tiger Woods made the cut in 142 consecutive events to break the PGA TOUR record of 113 events previously held by Byron Nelson. Woods' streak began with the 1998 Buick Invitational and ended with the 2005 Wachovia Championship.
How many hole-in-ones does Tiger Woods have? ›
Woods has hit a hole-in-one 20 times in the course of his lifetime, his first at the age of six. Three have come in PGA Tour competitions—at the 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open, 1997 Phoenix Open, and 1998 Sprint International. Woods is the only professional golfer to win four majors in a row.
Who holds the record for the longest drive on the PGA Tour? ›
Max Homa has the longest official drive in PGA Tour history (477 yards). The majority of the longest drives have occurred at The Plantation Course in Hawaii.
Has anyone ever won all 4 PGA majors in the same year? ›
Men's golf. Bobby Jones, who won the pre-Masters era Career Grand Slam in 1930, is the only golfer to win four majors in the same year. The Grand Slam in men's golf is an unofficial term for winning all four major championships in the same year.
Who won 11 golf tournaments in a row? ›
It was 72 years ago today when Byron Nelson won the 1945 Miami International Four Ball Tournament. Between March 8 and August 4, he was untouchable. Nelson won a record of 11 events in a row and shot 50 consecutive rounds under par starting with his first swing in Miami. Nelson's record streak took place during WWII.
What PGA player has won the most money without winning a tournament? ›
Davis was lauded for his class—but owns the dubious distinction of being the player with the most earnings without a PGA Tour win because of it.
Who has a lifetime exemption on the PGA Tour? ›
Tiger Woods has been awarded a lifetime exemption by the PGA Tour to enter all of its future signature events, beginning next year. The PGA Tour policy board has decided to establish an additional signature events sponsor exemption specifically to honor Woods' achievement of surpassing 80 career wins.
Most PGA Tour Wins by Golfers
| Rank | Player | Wins |
|---|
| T1* | Sam Snead | 82 |
| Tiger Woods |
| 3 | Jack Nicklaus | 73 |
| 4 | Ben Hogan | 64 |
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Most Career Holes-in-One on PGA Tour
| Player | Number of Holes-in-One |
|---|
| Robert Allenby | 10 |
| Hal Sutton | 10 |
| Greg Chalmers | 7 |
| Scott Hoch | 7 |
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Woods' last major victory was at the 2019 Masters, where he won his fifth Green Jacket, and 15th major. He could next be in action at the US Open at Pinehurst which runs from 10-16 June. Tiger has missed 15 cuts at major tournaments since 1995, most of them coming over the last 10 years.
Who has the most consecutive wins in PGA history? ›
Longest consecutive tournament win streak
The legend that is Byron Nelson won on 11 consecutive career starts, starting with the 1945 Canadian Open and ending with the 1945 Miami Four-Ball. The roll-call in this category is a who's who of golf legends, including Tiger Woods (7) and Ben Hogan (6).
What is Jack Nicklaus record for consecutive cuts? ›
Nicklaus holds the record for the most consecutive tournaments started with 44 (1957–2000). Nicklaus holds the record for most cuts made at 35. Nicklaus made 21 consecutive cuts from 1964 through 1984. Nicklaus made a record five consecutive birdies in the final round of the 1982 U.S. Open.
What is the highest winning score in PGA Tour history? ›
The highest, 72-hole winning total in PGA Championship history is 1-over-par 281. It's been recorded on three occasions. Jay Hebert in 1960 at Akron, Ohio's Firestone Country Club, South Course, was the first to do so. It was good for a one-stroke triumph over Australia's Jim Ferrier.
What is the longest playoff in PGA history? ›
The Longest Playoffs in Pro Golf History
- Pepsi-Wilson Tournament, Japan Tour, 1976, 14 Holes. ...
- Motor City Open, PGA Tour, 1949, 11 Holes. ...
- Dutch Open, European Tour, 1989, 9 Holes. ...
- Spanish Open, European Tour, 2013, 9 Holes. ...
- Mayakoba Golf Classic, PGA Tour, 2012, 8 Holes. ...
- Phoenix Open, PGA Tour, 1983, 8 Holes.
Woods has the record of leading the money list in ten different seasons. He has won 15 professional major golf championships (trailing only Jack Nicklaus, who leads with 18) and 82 PGA Tour events (tied for first all time with Sam Snead). Woods leads all active golfers in career major wins and career PGA Tour wins.
Has anyone won all four majors in one year golf? ›
Only one player, the legendary Bobby Jones, won all four major golf tournaments in a single season, back in 1930. Jones subsequently retired from professional golf to practice law but returned to the game as a player-host at the inaugural Masters in 1934.
