Aged to perfection: The oldest PGA Tour winners - William Hill
We look at some of the golfing greats who have remained at the top of the game longer than anyone, reviewing the six oldest PGA Tour winners since its inception.
news.williamhill.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting up to 2025–2026:
- The record for oldest male major winner remains Phil Mickelson, who won the 2021 PGA Championship at age 50 years, 11 months, 7 days, making him the oldest in history.[1][6]
- Historical leaders behind him include Julius Boros (PGA Championship 1968 at 48y4m18d), Old Tom Morris (Open Championship 1867 at 46y3m10d), Jack Nicklaus (Masters 1986 at 46y2m23d), and Jerry Barber (PGA Championship 1961 at 45y3m6d).[3][6][1]
- Recent overviews into 2025 show various lists compiling the oldest major winners, with similar top-5-10 rankings, though Mickelson’s 2021 feat remains the benchmark in modern golf.[2][4][7]
Illustrative note
- If you’re curious, here’s a quick snapshot table of the historical leaders (oldest to younger) that many outlets cite:
- Phil Mickelson — PGA Championship 2021 — 50y11m7d
- Julius Boros — PGA Championship 1968 — 48y4m18d
- Old Tom Morris — Open Championship 1867 — 46y3m10d
- Jack Nicklaus — Masters 1986 — 46y2m23d
- Jerry Barber — PGA Championship 1961 — 45y3m6d
Would you like me to pull the very latest articles or compile a fresh, verified list with sources for the current year (2026) and any active title defense or near-misses? I can also create a simple chart showing how ages of oldest winners trend across major championships.