Special Mention – Ben Hogan
Ben Hogan is one of only five golfers in history to have won all four major championships. Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, and Gene Sarazen are the other four. Hogan is well-known for his influence on golf swing theory. Hogan’s nine major championship victories tie him for fourth all-time with Gary Player, following three golfers who have already topped this list. Hogan’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.
Special Mention- Betsy Rawls
Betsy Rawls is one of the greatest golfers in LPGA history, having won eight major championships and 55 LPGA Tour events. In 1959, the LPGA Vare Trophy was awarded to the World Golf Hall of Fame member who finished the year with the lowest scoring average. Rawls placed in the top ten on the money list nine times and led the tour in wins three times. Her net worth is valued at $1 million.