18 major titles, The Golden Bear
Major championship greatness
Jack Nicklaus holds the record with 18 major championships. Tiger Woods has 15 majors and 82 PGA Tour wins. Nicklaus leads in majors, Woods in total wins and peak dominance.
Nicklaus is the major championship king. Tiger's peak was more dominant. If Tiger hadn't had injuries, he likely would have surpassed 18.
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Peak dominance in golf
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| Metric | Tiger Woods | Jack Nicklaus | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Championships | 15 | 18 | -17% |
| PGA Tour Wins | 82 | 73 | +12% |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
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Major championship greatness
Tiger Woods
15
Jack Nicklaus
18🏆
Tiger Woods
82🏆
Jack Nicklaus
73
Tiger Woods
683🏆
Jack Nicklaus
N/A (pre-ranking)
Jack Nicklaus leads with 18 major titles to Tiger's 15.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Major Championships | 15 | 18 |
| PGA Tour Wins | 82 | 73 |
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