Tallest golfer to win a major
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At 6'5.5, George Archer was an anomaly among golfers, standing taller than many of his colleagues. He became the tallest golfer to win a major when he won the Masters in 1969. He also achieved this and all his other accomplishments despite being illiterate.
Tallest golfers to win a major
| Height | Person | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6'5.5 | George Archer | Won the 1969 Masters Tournament | Apr 13, 1969 |
| 6'4 | Dustin Johnson | Won 2 majors | |
| 6'4 | Bob Tway | Won the 1986 PGA Championship | Aug 11, 1986 |
| 6'4 | Stewart Cink | Won the 2009 Open Championship | Jul 19, 2009 |
| 6'3 | Nick Faldo | Won 6 majors | |
| 6'3 | Ernie Els | Won 4 majors |
Quotes
He won 46 tournaments in his career, he won over five decades. It’s extraordinary. You see people overcome things; you don’t see them overcome them for the length of time that George struggled.
Donna Archer
References
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George Archer – the 1969 Masters winner who had an amazing secret
During those battles, there was one triumph that every golfer dreams of. George Archer was one of Augusta National’s greatest champions.
The Guardian
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The tallest professional golfers
For a big man, Archer possessed a superb putting touch, and held the PGA Tour record for the fewest putts over four rounds with only 95 putts at the 1980 Sea Pines Heritage Classic.
Golf Today
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George Archer, 65, Winner of Golf's Masters in 1969, Dies
George Archer, the 1969 Masters champion, who was once the tallest player on the PGA Tour and maybe its best putter,
The New York Times
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George Archer, 65; One of the PGA’s Top Putters Won the 1969 Masters
He acknowledged that being tall was a handicap in golf “because the hole is down in the ground, not up in the air. My father always told me, ‘You ought to play basketball, where the hole is way up there.’ ”
Los Angeles Times
