Yes, a total of eight Indian golfers have competed in 52 Major Championships, making a significant impact on global golf. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their Major appearances and achievements:
Indian Golfers in Major Championships (Total: 52 Appearances)
1. Anirban Lahiri – 16 Majors
- Most Major appearances by an Indian.
- Best finish: T5 at the 2015 PGA Championship, the best-ever by an Indian in any Major.
- First Major: 2012 The Open Championship.
- Played all four Majors multiple times.
2. Jeev Milkha Singh – 14 Majors
- India’s first globally recognized golf star.
- Best finish: T9 at the 2008 PGA Championship.
- First Major: 2002 U.S. Open – first Indian to qualify for this event.
- Played in The Masters (twice), U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship.
3. Jyoti Randhawa – 5 Majors
- One of India’s most successful golfers in the early 2000s.
- Best finish: T27 at the 2004 Open Championship.
- First Major: 2000 The Open Championship.
4. Arjun Atwal – 5 Majors
- First Indian to win on the PGA Tour (2010 Wyndham Championship).
- Best finish: T57 at the 2011 PGA Championship.
- First Major: 2003 The Open Championship.
5. Shiv Kapur – 5 Majors
- Best finish: T73 at the 2014 Open Championship.
- First Major: 2006 The Open Championship.
6. Shubhankar Sharma – 5 Majors
- Young Indian golfer with potential for more Major appearances.
- Best finish: T51 at the 2019 The Open Championship.
- First Major: 2018 The Masters – became the fourth Indian to play at Augusta National.
7. Gaganjeet Bhullar – 1 Major
- Only appearance: 2017 The Open Championship.
8. Gaurav Ghei – 1 Major
- First Indian to qualify for a Major Championship.
- Only appearance: 1997 The Open Championship.