Who is the oldest professional golfer to win a major?

Throughout the history of the PGA, who is the oldest golfer to win a major tournament? 

Time and time again, PGA fans have seen some golfers record incredible rounds en route to winning a major. Over the years, we’ve seen some fantastic finishes, while also seeing guys completely dominate from start to finish.

But, who is the oldest person to ever win a major? The answer might surprise you, while there’s a good chance 50-year-old Phil Mickelson will break the record at this year’s PGA Championship.

Who is the oldest golfer to win a major tournament?

Believe it or not, Julius Boros is the oldest golfer to ever win a major, as he won the 1968 PGA Championship at the tender age of 48 years old. Now 53 years later, Mickelson is on the verge of breaking that record, as the man known as ‘Lefty’ is 50 years old.

Over at the Ocean Course in San Francisco, Mickelson has indeed put on a show through each round. It has him on the brink of winning the major. And at 50 years young, it’d be quite the accomplishment for him. While Mickelson didn’t enter the weekend among the favorites to capture the glory, he’s turned back the clock and golfed like he used to back in his prime.

Again, Mickelson would become the oldest golfer in history to win a major. That’d be quite the accomplishment for him, and the $2.1 million payout to the winner is also something that will surely bring a smile to his face as well.