Winning majors is difficult. Winning two in one season is rare.
After the first three men’s majors in 2024 were in the books, three golfers — Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau — each had a chance to win a second. They also had a shot at joining a short list of those who have won two majors in one year with one of them being the Open Championship.
It first happened in 1925 and has now occured just 15 times since, the most recent coming with Xander Schauffele’s win at Royal Troon in the 2024 Open Championship, the 10th time Troon has hosted.
Here’s a closer look at the 16 golfers who won two majors, including the British, in the same year.
Walter Hagen in Llanwern, South Wales, July on 29, 1937. (Photo: Richards/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Walter Hagen – The Open and the PGA Championship
A plaque honoring Bobby Jones for his shot out of fairway bunkers to win the 1926 Open Championship at Royal Lytham.
Bobby Jones – The Open and the U.S. Open
Bobby Jones and his father, Robert.
Bobby Jones – The Open and the U.S. Open
Gene Sarazen at the 67th Open Championship on June 8, 1932, at the Royal St George’s Golf Club in Sandwich, England. (Photo: Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Gene Sarazen – The Open and the U.S. Open
Ben Hogan holds his trophy after winning the 1953 British Open.
Ben Hogan – The Open, the U.S. Open and the Masters
1962 British Open champion Arnold Palmer poses with his trophy held high for all to see at the presentation ceremonies at Troon, Scotland.
Arnold Palmer – The Open and the Masters
Jack Nicklaus kisses the victory cup and holds his medal after winning the 1966 British Open at Muirfield, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Jack Nicklaus – The Open and the Masters
Lee Trevino accepts the Claret Jug after winning the 1971 Open Championship.
Lee Trevino – The Open and the U.S. Open
Gary Player kisses the trophy after winning the 1974 British Open at Royal Lytham and St. Anne’s in Lancashire, England.
Gary Player – The Open and the Masters
Tom Watson celebrates after winning the 1977 British Open at Turnberry – “The Duel in the Sun” – by one shot over Jack…
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