Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
Golf Majors - statistics & facts
Ranking among the most prestigious tournaments in world sport, the men’s major golf championships have a history stretching back over a century. The Masters Tournament, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and the Open Championship (also known as the British Open) are watched by millions of golf fans each year, featuring among the most lucrative sports TV contracts in the U.S. Unlike the Ryder Cup, success in the Majors can be highly lucrative, with the prize fund for the Masters Tournament amounting to 21 million U.S. dollars in 2025. Looking ahead, it is unlikely that the Majors will lose their status any time soon, particularly with the intended merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, yet organizers will have to remain on top of their game to overcome any obstacles the future may hold.
