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Golf Monthly
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Nick Bonfield

How Often Do Golfers Win Majors With A Double-Bogey On The Scorecard? I Looked At Every Men's Winner’s Card Since 2000 To Find Out

The last four Major winners: Xander Schauffele (Open and PGA Championship), Bryson DeChambeau (US Open) and Scottie Scheffler (The Masters) celebrating their 2024 Major wins - three of which with a double-bogey on the card.

If I asked you to tell me the recipe for Major Championship success, I imagine one of your first responses would be that players need to keep big numbers off their scorecard, avoiding double-bogeys (or worse) at all costs.

The logic is sound, especially with the premium placed on momentum in Majors. Losing two-shots or more on one hole, when the world's best golfers are competing for the title can seriously damage your prospects and inflict significant psychological wounds.

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