Najveći i najprestižniji turniri u golfu, poznati kao “glavni” ili “majors” turniri
Najveći i najprestižniji turniri u golfu, poznati kao “glavni” ili “majors” turniri, privlače najbolje igrače iz celog sveta i predstavljaju vrhunac takmičenja u ovom sportu.
1. The Masters Tournament
Location: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, SAD
Date: First week of April
Features: The Masters je jedini glavni turnir koji se igra na istom terenu svake godine. Poznat po svojoj tradiciji, zeleni sako koji dobija pobednik i kultnim rupama poput “Amen Corner” (rupa br. 11). Augusta National Golf Club je jedan od najlepših i najpoznatijih terena u svetu golfa.
2. U.S. Open
Location: Various terrains across the US
Date: Third week of June
Features: U.S. The Open is known for its difficulty and challenging courses. Organized by the United States Golf Association (USGA), the tournament is such that it imposes a test of skill and endurance on players. The courses are usually prepared with high fairways, fast greens and narrow fairways. What is interesting is that the host courts of the US Open are chosen in advance as much as 25 years.
3. The Open Championship (British Open)
Location: Various courses in the UK, mostly links
Date: Third week of July
Features: The Open Championship is the oldest of all major tournaments, first held in 1860. The tournament is known for its unique links that often feature windy conditions and challenging bunkers. Winning The Open is considered the pinnacle of achievement in the world of golf.
4. PGA Championship
Location: Various terrains across the US
Date: Mid May
Features: The PGA Championship is organized by the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA). The tournament gathers the best professionals and is known for its strong competition. The top players in the world rankings are often grouped together during play, as are previous tournament winners.
5. The Players Championship
Location: TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, SAD
Date: March
Features: Iako nije službeno glavni turnir, The Players Championship se često naziva “petim mejdžorom” zbog svog prestiža i visokog nagradnog fonda. Poznat je po svojoj 17. rupi “island green”, koja je jedna od najpoznatijih i najizazovnijih rupa u golfu.
6. Ryder Cup
Location: Alternate between grounds in Europe and USA
Date: Every two years, alternating between September and October
Features: The Ryder Cup is a team competition between teams from Europe and the USA. It is played every two years and is one of the most exciting events in golf due to its "match play" format and a very tight atmosphere both on the field and in the stands. Although not part of the major tournaments, the Ryder Cup has enormous prestige and attracts a lot of attention.
All of these tournaments represent the pinnacle of professional golf, bringing together the best players and providing fans with some of the most exciting moments in the sport. Winning one of these tournaments brings not only great prize money but also great prestige and a special place in golf history.