10 PGA Records That May Never Be Broken
These jaw-dropping PGA records are so extraordinary that it’s hard to imagine anyone ever topping them.
- Chris Graciano
- 3 min read
Golf has seen its fair share of legendary performances, but some PGA Tour records are in a league of their own. Whether it’s decades-long streaks, these milestones have stood the test of time. Here are 10 PGA records so untouchable, they may never fall.
1. Byron Nelson’s 11 Straight Wins (1945)
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Byron Nelson’s 1945 season is the stuff of legend—he won 11 consecutive PGA Tour events. In today’s highly competitive field, where a different winner emerges nearly every week, this kind of dominance feels impossible.
2. Tiger Woods’ Consecutive Cuts Made (142)
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From 1998 to 2005, Tiger Woods made 142 consecutive cuts, a feat requiring incredible consistency and mental toughness. In an era when one lousy round can send players packing, Tiger never faltered. This record speaks to his unparalleled focus and dominance.
3. Sam Snead’s 82 Career PGA Tour Wins
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Sam Snead holds the record for most PGA Tour victories at 82, a mark Tiger Woods tied—but no one else is even close. Snead’s longevity and smooth swing carried him through decades of success. The current crop of players would need a decade or more of domination just to sniff that number.
4. Jim Furyk’s 58 in a Single Round
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Shooting a 59 is rare, but Jim Furyk went even lower with a 58 at the 2016 Travelers Championship. Everything went right: putts dropped, drives landed perfectly, and mistakes were non-existent.
5. Jack Nicklaus’ 18 Major Championships
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Jack Nicklaus won 18 majors over a storied career, a record that has loomed over every player since. Tiger got close with 15, but age and injuries caught up with him.
6. Steve Stricker’s 55 Consecutive Rounds at Par or Better
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Between 2010 and 2011, Steve Stricker went 55 rounds without shooting over par. That kind of consistency over months of competitive golf is nearly unheard of. With modern course difficulty and deeper fields, maintaining that level of control is a monumental challenge.
7. Mark Calcavecchia’s 9 Consecutive Birdies in One Round
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At the 2009 RBC Canadian Open, Mark Calcavecchia strung together nine straight birdies—every golfer’s dream stretch. Doing this in a casual round is hard enough but on a PGA Tour stage? Unreal.
8. Tiger Woods’ 683 Total Weeks as World No. 1
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For over 13 years, Tiger Woods held the top spot in the world rankings. In an era with constant turnover and elite parity, that kind of dominance feels impossible now.
9. Dustin Johnson’s Winning Streak of 13 Seasons
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From 2008 through 2020, Dustin Johnson won at least one PGA Tour event every season. While not the flashiest stat, it speaks volumes about sustained excellence.
10. John Daly’s 1.9 Average Putts Per Green in Regulation (1991)
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Long before advanced analytics dominated the game, John Daly put on a putting clinic in 1991. His season-long average of just 1.9 putts per green in regulation remains unmatched.