Golf evolved from earlier versions, which were popular in the Netherlands. The introduction of the 18-hole round at St Andrews in 1764 marked the beginning of golf’s present structure. As such, it has left an array of competitions for the players to compete in.
The first major competition, the Open Championship, occurred in 1860. Almost forty years later, the United States Open happened in 1895, the PGA Championship in 1916, and the Masters Tournament in 1934. These four events are currently considered the main championships in men’s professional golf.
The Masters is unusual because the Augusta National Golf Club hosts the tournament yearly. The U.S. Open and PGA Championship alternate between locations in the United States. On the other hand, The Open Championship remains contested on several courses in the United Kingdom.
Who won the Major tournament in 2024?
Xander Schauffele‘s brilliance was underlined this year when he won many major championships. With his Masters triumph, Scottie Scheffler solidified his standing as a strong player. As such, find out who won all the major tournaments.
The Masters 2024
Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters and earned $3.6 million. Ludvig Aberg was the runner-up, getting $2.16 million. The 2024 Masters was held from April 11 to 14 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The competition included 88 participants.
Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, won his second green jacket in three years with a final-round 68, finishing at 15-under par, two strokes ahead of Aberg. In his Masters debut, the 22-year-old Aberg scored a closing 69 to claim low amateur honors.
Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood, and Max Homa tied for third place, each collecting $1.04 million. Cameron Smith and Bryson DeChambeau finished sixth place, earning $695,000 each.
PGA Championship 2024
Xander Schauffele won the 2024 PGA Championship, his first major title. He ended the event at 21-under par, shooting a 6-under 65 in the final round. Schauffele received $3 million for his victory. Bryson DeChambeau was the runner-up, finishing one stroke behind Schauffele at 20-under par, earning $1.5 million.
The event happened from May 16 to May 19, 2024, at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. The lineup included notable players like Viktor Hovland and Justin Thomas, making it a difficult tournament.
US Open 2024
Bryson DeChambeau won the 2024 US Open, his second title. He finished one shot ahead of Rory McIlroy, the runner-up. DeChambeau got $3.5 million from a $21.5 million prize, while McIlroy earned $2.1 million for his effort.
The event occurred from June 13 to June 16, 2024, at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, notably on Course No. 2. The field had 156 players, both pros and amateurs, who qualified using a variety of criteria.
DeChambeau’s success came from a difficult final round in which he salvaged par on the last hole to seal his championship. McIlroy held a commanding lead but failed in the closing holes, making crucial bogeys that lost him the title.
Open Championship 2024
The 152nd Open Championship was contested in Royal Troon in Scotland from July 18 to 21, 2024. The tournament included a strong field of 156 players, including reigning winner Brian Harman, world number two Rory McIlroy, and the great Tiger Woods.
Xander Schauffele won the 2024 Open Championship, successfully defending his title. Schauffele won a record $3.1 million (£2.4 million) from a total prize money of $17 million.
Justin Rose and Billy Horschel were the runner-up, tied for second place. They both earned $1.3 million for their excellent performance. The third-place finisher made $870,000.
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