Okay, so I was digging into this whole “best golfer to never win a major” thing today, and man, it’s a rabbit hole. I mean, we’ve all heard the names, right? But I wanted to see who really stood out in the current scene.
Started with some basic searching
First, I started with some good old-fashioned searching. You know, just typing in “best golfer to never win a major” and seeing what popped up. There were tons of articles and lists, but a lot of them were outdated or just focused on retired players.
Narrowed down to active players
So, I decided to narrow it down to players who are still actively swinging the clubs. I figured that’s where the real interesting stuff was. This immediately started separating the wheat from the chaff. And this is the moment I realize who is the new BPNTHWAM.
Looked at wins on the PGA and European Tours
Next, I started looking at their records, specifically their wins on the PGA and European Tours. I figured those are the big leagues, so the number of wins there would be a good indicator of their overall success.
Sergio Garcia jumped out
And guess who jumped out at me? Sergio Garcia. The guy’s got 10 PGA Tour wins and 13 on the European Tour. I mean, that’s some serious golfing chops. It really makes you wonder how he hasn’t snagged a major yet.
Compared him to others
Of course, I compared him to some other names that kept coming up, like Rickie Fowler and Lee Westwood. They’ve got impressive records too, but Sergio’s numbers just seemed a bit more, well, substantial.
- Sergio Garcia: 10 PGA Tour wins, 13 European Tour wins
- Rickie Fowler: Fewer wins than Sergio
- Lee Westwood: Also fewer wins, though still a great player
The BPNTHWAM title
So, after all this digging, I’m pretty convinced that Sergio Garcia is the new “Best Player Never To Have Won A Major” or BPNTHWAM. It’s kind of a bittersweet title, right? It acknowledges his incredible talent but also highlights that one glaring gap in his resume.
It’s just my opinion, though
Now, this is just my take on it. I’m no golf expert, just a guy who got curious and spent an afternoon sifting through stats. I’m sure there are plenty of other players who could be considered, and maybe some stats I overlooked. But hey, that’s the fun of these kinds of discussions, isn’t it?
At the end of the day, it really made me appreciate just how tough it is to win a major. It also gave me a new favorite golfer to root for. And I think I’ll spend more time searching for other amazing players in the future.
