A.Willie Park Senior won the 1st ever Open, which is the oldest Major. He beat the favourite, Old Tom Morris, by 2 strokes. 8 golfers (all Scots) competed.
A.The Golden Bear is the nickname of golfer Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus has won more Majors (18) than any other player. He retired after the 2005 Open.
Q.How many majors has tiger woods won?
A.Tiger Woods has won 14 major golf tournaments, the first being The Masters in 1997. He is the youngest player ever to achieve a career Grand Slam.
Q.Who is the oldest major winner in golf?
A.Julius Boros was the oldest ever winner of a golf major. He was 48 when he won the 1968 PGA Championship at San Antonio. He also won 2 US Open titles.
Q.Which men have won golf's grand slam?
A.Only five golfers have won the Grand Slam, (golf's modern major events); they are Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
Q.What is lowest professional recorded round of golf ?
A.The lowest ever recorded round in golf, a 59, was by Gary Player in the 1974 Brazilian Open. He was born 1 November 1935 and turned professional in 1953.