Gary Player claims senior majors achievement surpasses Nicklaus' nine titles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Gary Player, at 90 years old, asserts that his nine senior major championships are more significant than his nine regular major victories, citing the challenge of achieving success after age 50. Player discussed this viewpoint on Grant Horvat's YouTube channel, emphasizing his unique accomplishment of winning the grand slam on both the regular and senior tours. While he has 159 professional wins, including nine majors, his comparison has drawn some skepticism regarding its validity, as Jack Nicklaus also won eight senior majors. Player's continued emphasis on his achievements highlights his prominence in golfing history.
- •Gary Player has won nine senior majors and nine regular major championships.
- •Player argues that senior majors are harder due to the age requirement.
- •Jack Nicklaus won eight senior major titles during his career.
- •Player has 159 professional tournament victories worldwide.
- •The discussion reflects ongoing debates about player legacies in golf.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Gary Player once suggested his achievement which Jack Nicklaus never managed was better than his nine majors
"Gary Player enjoyed a wonderful career in the game, but he was never able to match the PGA Tour and major win tallies recorded by Jack Nicklaus. Player came over to the United States in the late-1950s and went head-to-head with Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer – two genuine giants of the game at the time.
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