Oldest major champions
Phil Mickelson became the oldest player to win a major championship on Sunday. Here are the oldest major winners:
Golfer Age (years/months/days) Year Tournament
Phil Mickelson 50y, 11m, 7d 2021 PGA Championship
Julius Boros 48y, 4m, 18d 1968 PGA Championship
Tom Morris Sr. 46y, 3m, 10d 1867 British Open
Jack Nicklaus 46y, 2m, 23d 1986 Masters
Jerry Barber 45y, 3m, 6d 1961 PGA Championship
Hale Irwin 45y, 14d 1990 U.S. Open
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