Sal's Corner
In addition to becoming the fourth-youngest player to win four majors (after Tom Morris Jr., Tiger and Jack), Rory McIlroy is the fifth to win multiple majors in a season before turning 26.
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PLAYER | YEAR | MAJORS |
Gene Sarazen | 1922 | U.S. Open, PGA |
Bobby Jones | 1926 | U.S. Open, British Open |
Jack Nicklaus | 1963 | Masters, PGA |
Tiger Woods | 2000 | U.S. Open, British Open, PGA |
Rory McIlroy | 2014 | British Open, PGA |
PHOTO
Photograph by Fred Vuich for Sports Illustrated