The Grand Slam in golf refers to winning all four of the sport's major
championships. There are two main types: 1. Calendar-Year Grand Slam:
This means winning all four major tournaments in the same calendar year. The
four majors are:
- The Masters Tournament
- PGA Championship
- U.S. Open
- The Open Championship (British Open)
No player has won all four majors in a single year since Bobby Jones achieved a version of this in 1930, though his majors included amateur championships that were considered majors at the time. Tiger Woods came close by winning four consecutive majors spanning two seasons (2000–2001), a feat called the "Tiger Slam" but not within a single calendar year
. 2. Career Grand Slam:
This is achieved by winning each of the four major championships at least once
over the course of a golfer's career. Only six male golfers have accomplished
this in the modern era: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus,
Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy (who completed it in 2025)
Summary of the Four Major Championships
Major Tournament| Description
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Masters Tournament| Held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in April
PGA Championship| Held annually at various U.S. locations, usually in May
U.S. Open| Held annually at various U.S. locations, usually in June
The Open Championship| Held annually at various UK links courses in July
The Grand Slam is an unofficial but highly prestigious achievement in golf, symbolizing dominance across all major championships either within a single year or across a career
. In short, the Grand Slam in golf is winning the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship either all in one year (calendar-year Grand Slam) or at least once each during a career (career Grand Slam)
