Trevor Ng
The four men's golf majors are The Masters, the PGA Championship, the US Open, and the Open Championship. The Masters always takes place at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA, in early April, kicking off the Major season. The second golf major is the PGA Championship, which is also held in the USA. The third major is the US Open, followed by the Open Championship, the oldest event on golf's sporting calendar, which takes place in the UK.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the next golf major | The Open Championship |
| Year | 2025 |
| Venue | Royal Liverpool |
| Previous Winners | Ben Hogan (1953), Sam Snead (1946) |
| Other Majors | The Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open |
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What You'll Learn
The Masters Tournament
The Masters invites a smaller field of players compared to the other majors, typically under 100 participants. It is an invitational event, ensuring entry for golfers ranked in the world's top 50 before the tournament. Former champions are also invited and receive a lifetime invitation to compete. The tournament has several traditions, including awarding a green jacket (Pantone 342C, "Augusta Green") to the winner, who must return it to the clubhouse the following year. The Champions Dinner, inaugurated by Ben Hogan in 1952, is held on the Tuesday before the tournament and is exclusive to past champions and select board members of the Augusta National Golf Club.
Some of the most notable champions of the Masters include Jack Nicklaus, who holds the record for the most wins with six victories between 1963 and 1986, Tiger Woods with five wins, and Arnold Palmer with four. The Augusta National course has undergone modifications over the years, including changes to greens, bunkers, water hazards, and the addition of new tee boxes and trees. The surrounding area of Augusta offers a range of attractions for visitors during Masters Week, including top hotels, restaurants, and unique shopping experiences.
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The Open Championship
The Open was originally held annually at Prestwick Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland, but the venue later rotated between a select group of coastal links golf courses in the United Kingdom. It is organised by The R&A, and its format was standardised in 1926 to span three days, with 18 holes on the first two days and 36 on the third.
The idea for the tournament came from James Ogilvie Fairlie of Prestwick Golf Club, who decided to form a competition in 1860 for professional golfers to compete to become the "Champion Golfer" and succeed the renowned golfer Allan Robertson, who died in 1859. Eight golfers contested the first Open Championship, with Willie Park Sr. winning by two shots. The tournament was opened to amateur players in 1861, and a prize fund was introduced in 1863.
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The PGA Championship
The first PGA Championship was held in October 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, New York. The winner, Jim Barnes, received $500 and a diamond-studded gold medal donated by Rodman Wanamaker. The tournament was formerly played in mid-August on the third weekend before Labor Day weekend, serving as the final men's major of the golf season. However, beginning in 2019, the tournament is played in May on the weekend before Memorial Day, becoming the season's second major following the Masters in April.
The 2025 PGA Championship, which was held on May 15–18 at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, was the 107th edition of the tournament. Scottie Scheffler won his first PGA Championship and third major title by five strokes over Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, and Davis Riley. This was the second time the Quail Hollow Club hosted the tournament, the first being in 2017.
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The U.S. Open
The next golf major is the U.S. Open. This tournament is one of the four major championships in men's golf, alongside The Masters Tournament (sometimes referred to as the U.S. Masters), The Open Championship (or British Open), and the PGA Championship.
In addition to the challenging course setups, the U.S. Open is known for its rigorous qualifying process. Golfers must advance through local and sectional qualifying tournaments to earn a spot in the final field, ensuring that only the most skilled players make it to the main event. The tournament also has a rich history, with past winners including some of the greatest names in golf, such as Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, and Tiger Woods.
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The Players Championship
The field usually includes the top 50 players in the world rankings. Despite not being a major, it has been promoted as such by the tour and is often regarded as the next most prestigious tournament in golf after the majors. This is because of the characteristics it shares with the majors, such as the high-class field, challenging course conditions, and its large purse. The winner also receives a five-year exemption on the PGA Tour, a three-year invitation to the Masters Tournament, and three-year exemptions for the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and the PGA Championship.
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Frequently asked questions
The Masters Tournament (sometimes referred to as the U.S. Masters), the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and The Open Championship (commonly referred to as the British Open outside the UK) are the men's major golf championships.
The next golf major is the 151st Open Championship, which will be played at Royal Liverpool.
Signature events are limited-field tournaments with increased prize money and FedExCup points. There are eight signature events in the 2025 season.
Winners of golf majors receive large bonuses from sponsors and can negotiate better contracts. They also receive an exemption from the need to re-qualify annually for a tour card and are automatically invited to every other major championship for the next five years.
