Many American golfers have won major championships, with the most famous being Jack Nicklaus (18 majors), Tiger Woods (15 majors), Walter Hagen (11 majors), Ben Hogan (9 majors), Tom Watson (8 majors), Arnold Palmer (7 majors), Gene Sarazen (7 majors), and Sam Snead (7 majors).

Most Successful American Major Winners

• Jack Nicklaus: 18 majors (1962–1986)

• Tiger Woods: 15 majors (1997–2019)

• Walter Hagen: 11 majors (1914–1929)

• Ben Hogan: 9 majors (1946–1953)

• Tom Watson: 8 majors (1975–1983)

• Arnold Palmer: 7 majors (1958–1964)

• Gene Sarazen: 7 majors (1922–1935)

• Sam Snead: 7 majors (1942–1954)

Other Notable American Major Winners

Several other American golfers have also taken multiple major titles:

• Phil Mickelson: 6 majors

• Lee Trevino: 6 majors

• Brooks Koepka: 5 majors

• Byron Nelson: 5 majors

• Billy Casper: 3 majors

• Jordan Spieth: 3 majors

• Dustin Johnson: 2 majors

• Zach Johnson: 2 majors

• Bubba Watson: 2 majors

Table: Top American Major Champions

Golfer| Majors Won
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Jack Nicklaus| 18 1
Tiger Woods| 15 1
Walter Hagen| 11 1
Ben Hogan| 9 1
Tom Watson| 8 1
Arnold Palmer| 7 1
Gene Sarazen| 7 1
Sam Snead| 7 1
Phil Mickelson| 6 1
Lee Trevino| 6 1

These names represent just a few of the many American golfers who have achieved major championship success throughout history.