The Golden Bear landed a colossal 18 majors from 1962 to 1986 and won at least each of the four golfing flagship events at least three times — The Masters Tournament: 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986; PGA Championship: 1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1980; US Open: 1962, 1967, 1972, 1980; Open Championship: 1966, 1970, 1978. It was a record no one ever expected to be beaten as he had soared seven clear of the previous record held by Walter Hagen (11 between 1914-1929).
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