Men's Golf
Men's professional golf, all eras. Minimum 7 major championships. Data as of 2025 season end.
The Machine
Achievement 35%Dominance 25%Peak 20%Longevity 20%
| # | Athlete | GOAT score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger Woods1996–present | 92.4 |
| 2 | Jack Nicklaus1961–2005 | 76.5 |
| 3 | Ben Hogan1930–1971 | 57.9 |
| 4 | Sam Snead1934–1987 | 52.1 |
| 5 | Arnold Palmer1954–2006 | 43.0 |
The Panel
| # | Athlete | Claude | ChatGPT | Gemini | Grok | Impact | Character | Machine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Nicklaus | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9.3 | 9.5 | #2 |
| 2 | Tiger Woods | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10.0 | 7.3 | #1 |
| 3 | Ben Hogan | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9.3 | 8.8 | #3 |
| 4 | Sam Snead | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7.8 | 7.8 | #4 |
| 5 | Arnold Palmer | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9.8 | 9.3 | #5 |
How this category is measured
| Indicator | Pillar | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Major championships | Achievement | — |
| PGA Tour wins | Achievement | — |
| PGA Player of the Year awards | Dominance | Award began in 1948. |
| Most majors in one season | Peak | — |
| Most Tour wins in one season | Peak | — |
| Seasons from first to last major | Longevity | — |