Golfers who lost major money on a final stroke
Golf is a game of skill, determination, and focus. However, it is also a game of luck—both good and bad. And with big-name titles and large sums of money on the line, the pressure to win can be intense. The major golf championships, known simply as "majors," consist of four tournaments, considered to be the most prestigious events in the sport. The majors include the Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open, the British Open, and the PGA Championship. For every win, many major losses occur during these tournaments, possibly as a result of the high stakes involved in winning one of these championships.
Some players, such as Tiger Woods, are known for their major success and many accomplishments. Other players, such as Doug Sanders, are known only for the times they were so close to winning a title, only to be served a devastating loss, both in terms of title and money. Lost winnings can range anywhere between $10,000 up to $1 million. Some losses creep up slowly, like Adam Scott's loss during the 2012 British Open, while others come at the last possible moment when no one thought it was possible to lose, like Scott Hoch in the 1989 Masters. Regardless of the history or the situation, when a substantial amount of money is at stake, the loss can hit hard.
Stacker researched golfers who lost major amounts of money on a final or winning stroke throughout history. Read on to see which players were hit hardest by their strokes of bad luck.
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