In the history of golf's major championships, there aren't many pros who have made at least 100 major championship starts. Achieving that feat means having longevity and staying power as a top player for at least 25 years -- and it usually means winning at least a few major championship trophies.
Jack Nicklaus played in the most major championships in his career, teeing it up in the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open Championship and PGA Championship combined a total of 164 times. Nicklaus played in 154 consecutive majors, which is the record by a large margin over Adam Scott, who made his 100th consecutive major start at the 2026 US Open.
Gary Player is second on the list with 150 major starts. Tom Watson is third at 145.
All told, there are 15 members of the 100 Major Club, including the recent addition of Adam Scott in 2026.
Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els got to the century mark at the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in Charlotte.
Tiger Woods is still shy of making 100 major starts. He has played in 96 majors.
Players who have made at least 100 major starts
- Jack Nicklaus - 164
- Gary Player - 150
- Tom Watson - 145
- Arnold Palmer - 142
- Phil Mickelson - 129
- Raymond Floyd - 127
- Sam Snead - 119
- Ben Crenshaw - 118
- Gene Sarazen - 112
- Bernhard Langer - 112
- Tom Kite - 109
- Mark O'Meara - 109
- Adam Scott - 101
- Nick Faldo - 100
- Ernie Els - 108
