In the world of golf, it is easy to assume that all the top players are constantly winning tournaments and trophies. However, the reality is that golf is a sport where losses far outweigh victories. Even the most accomplished players can go years without tasting success. Some of the biggest names in LIV Golf and the PGA Tour have surprisingly long winning droughts that may leave fans scratching their heads.
One such player is Patrick Cantlay, who last won the BMW Championship in August 2022. Despite his consistency and strong performances, Cantlay has been unable to secure another victory since then. Similarly, Justin Thomas, a two-time Major champion, has not won a tournament since the PGA Championship in May 2022, raising questions about his current form and performance.
Another player with a long drought is Jordan Spieth, whose last victory came at the RBC Heritage in April 2022. Known for his shot-making abilities, Spieth has struggled to find the same level of success in recent years. Webb Simpson, a former US Open champion, last won the RBC Heritage in June 2021, indicating a decline in his performance since then.
Phil Mickelson, despite being the oldest Major winner at the PGA Championship in May 2021, has not been able to secure a victory since then. Joining LIV Golf has not yielded any wins for him, leaving fans wondering if his winning days are behind him. Similarly, Marc Leishman, who last won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in April 2021, has been unable to secure a victory since then.
Paul Casey, with 15 wins on the DP World Tour, last won the Dubai Desert Classic in January 2021. Despite coming close to victory in several tournaments, Casey has been unable to secure a win. Patrick Reed, with nine wins on the PGA Tour, has not won a tournament since the Farmers Insurance Open in January 2021. Despite his talent, Reed has struggled to deliver a victory in recent years.
Matt Kuchar, a former World No.4 with nine PGA Tour wins, last won the QBE Shootout in December 2020. Lee Westwood, a veteran player, last won the Abu Dhabi Championship in January 2020. Despite strong performances, Westwood has not been able to secure a victory since then. Adam Scott, a former World No.1 with 32 professional wins, last won the Genesis Invitational in February 2020. Despite numerous near misses, Scott has been unable to secure a victory in recent years.
Matthew Wolff, with only one PGA Tour win, last won the 3M Open in July 2019. Despite high expectations, Wolff has struggled to deliver consistent results. Bubba Watson, a two-time Masters champion, last won the Travelers Championship in June 2018. Despite his unique playing style, Watson has been unable to secure a victory since then, even after joining LIV Golf.
Martin Kaymer, a former US Open champion, last won the US Open in June 2014. Despite his previous success, Kaymer has not won a tournament in over a decade, raising questions about his current form and performance. These long winning droughts among top players in LIV Golf and the PGA Tour serve as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the sport and the challenges that even the best players face in their quest for victory.
