Who is now the best player yet to win a major?
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BiMGuy
LIV Bot, (But Not As Big As Mel) ?
Difficult to argue against Casey. I think Westwoods time has passed, but Casey still has a few good years in him and seems to be getting more consistent of late.
Fleetwood is decent and has done a good job of marketing himself. But is not a consistent top 10 finisher. If he wasn't English most of us would struggle to remember who he is. Hatton I fear will go the same way without the hair.
Fowler isn't in the same class as Schauffele or Cantley. He had a good run a few years ago but has always been a bit fragile.
Fleetwood is decent and has done a good job of marketing himself. But is not a consistent top 10 finisher. If he wasn't English most of us would struggle to remember who he is. Hatton I fear will go the same way without the hair.
Fowler isn't in the same class as Schauffele or Cantley. He had a good run a few years ago but has always been a bit fragile.
Canary_Yellow
Journeyman Pro
My view is that it can't be Finau on the basis that he hasn't won enough regular events. Being able to win is a crucial part of being a top player, it doesn't just happen. I'm not sure who the current best player not to have won a major is, but a criteria for me would be someone that has won a number of other large events with a full strength field.
Based on rankings, I guess I'd have to say Schauffele at the moment.
NoLayingUp
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From the list you’ve presented I’d have to pick Xander Schauffele.
In my opinion though, it’s got to be Lee Westwood. He’s recorded 3 runner up finishes, 12 top 5 finishes and 19 top 10 finishes. Add to that he was the former World No.1. I think it’s hard to argue why he never has got it over the line.
In my opinion though, it’s got to be Lee Westwood. He’s recorded 3 runner up finishes, 12 top 5 finishes and 19 top 10 finishes. Add to that he was the former World No.1. I think it’s hard to argue why he never has got it over the line.
tugglesf239
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To be honest bud I don’t really have an opinion on who’s best (other than it’s maybe Lee Westwood, for so the reasons everyone already knows)
However this thread was a great opportunity to rip Davy La for his unflinching and commercially inept support for big T ?
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
There’s a few on here who talk like they should have won one by now.
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Yeah and perhaps should concentrate more on trying to break 90......! ???
davemc1
Journeyman Pro
You and I both know it’s gonna happen! So when he wins the senior open in 2054, it’ll be you sporting plenty of egg on your face
Ethan
Money List Winner
You have commented on cricket and football, as well as various aspects of golf.
Quite a few Test matches and International football caps, I presume?
sunshine
Well-known member
I'm going to go with Marc Leishman. He's been in contention at the Open and Masters on multiple occasions, has won big events, and seems to be one of those players who can raise their game for the majors.
I'd love Lee to win a major. The way his game came together in March this year with two strong performances shows he has the class to compete against a strong US field. But ultimately the fact he finished 2nd in the Arnold Palmer and 2nd in the Players told me he probably isn't going to get over the line at a major.
Casey is a good shout as someone who has shown a lot of consistency down the years and won big tournaments.
I'd love Lee to win a major. The way his game came together in March this year with two strong performances shows he has the class to compete against a strong US field. But ultimately the fact he finished 2nd in the Arnold Palmer and 2nd in the Players told me he probably isn't going to get over the line at a major.
Casey is a good shout as someone who has shown a lot of consistency down the years and won big tournaments.
wjemather
Well-known member
All time? Still Colin Montgomerie, and unlikely to ever be anyone else.
Of those still in with a chance? Same as it was before Rahm's win - Lee Westwood, followed by Paul Casey.
None of the choices given have done anywhere near enough over a period of time to say they should have won one.
Of those still in with a chance? Same as it was before Rahm's win - Lee Westwood, followed by Paul Casey.
None of the choices given have done anywhere near enough over a period of time to say they should have won one.
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Fleetwood came second in the last Open and was second in the 2018 US Open
Bottler ? His final round 63 in the US Open to nearly take it from Koepka was outstanding and showed a heck of a lot of bottle
Orikoru
Tour Winner
So he scored 63 on the final day and it still wasn't enough? Sounds like he wasn't really in contention then. Already bottled it on an earlier day. ?
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
None as yet, but then again. I’m a pretty crap golfer….
BiMGuy
LIV Bot, (But Not As Big As Mel) ?
I'd still have Westwood before Monty.
Monty never won on the PGA Tour. Yes he won the European OoM but couldn't quite on the biggest stage.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
He just seems a bit too nice. I'd like to see him a bit more angry after another putt slips bye.
Bit more fire in the belly. A certain amount of that can focus a player imo.
