Who are golf’s Grand Slam winners and who are close? Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy close to immortality

Golf’s Grand Slam stands as the ultimate achievement in the sport, requiring a golfer to conquer The Masters, PGA Championship, US Open, and The Open Championship. Only a handful of legends have attained this rare feat, with the exclusive group remaining unchanged for over two decades since the year 2000. Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, boasting over 30 major titles combined, headline this illustrious list, accompanied by the esteemed names of Ben Hogan, Gary Player, and Gene Sarazen.

Nicklaus, with 18 major titles, secured his Grand Slam legacy with victories spanning several decades, while Tiger Woods, a 15-time major champion, added his name to this elite roster with a fifth green jacket in 2019. The Grand Slam winners’ club is an exclusive gathering, emphasizing the exceptional skill and resilience required to triumph in all four major tournaments.

As golf enthusiasts celebrate the achievements of past Grand Slam victors, attention turns to the current contenders inching closer to this prestigious milestone. Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, and Rory McIlroy find themselves on the brink of immortality. Mickelson, a perennial runner-up at the US Open, has come agonizingly close six times, while McIlroy needs the Green Jacket to complete his set of major titles, and Spieth has his eyes set on a PGA Championship triumph.