Phil Mickelson became the oldest golf major winner in May 2021, claiming the PGA Championship at the age of 50 years, 11 months, 7 days. Here is a look at the veterans he topped.
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Julius Boros, 1968 US PGA Championship, 48 years, 4 months, 18 days.
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Tom Morris Sr, 1867 British Open, 46 years, 3 months, 10 days.
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Jack Nicklaus, 1986 Masters, 46 years, 2 months, 23 days.
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Jerry Barber (above left), 1961 US PGA Championship, 45 years, 3 months, 6 days.
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Hale Irwin, 1990 US Open, 45 years, 14 months.
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Lee Trevino, 1984 US PGA Championship, 44 years, 8 months, 18 days.
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Roberto De Vicenzo, 1967 British Open, 44 years, 3 months, 1 day.
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Harry Vardon, 1914 British Open, 44 years, 1 months, 10 days.
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Raymond Floyd, 1986 US Open, 43 years, 9 months, 11 days.
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Ted Ray (above right), 1920 US Open, 43 years, 4 months, 16 days.
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