Notable Major Champions Under the Age of 25

Rory McIlroy Tournament: 2011 U.S. Open Age: 22

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Tiger Woods Tournament: 1997 Masters Age: 21

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Jack Nicklaus Tournament: 1962 U.S. Open Age: 22

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Bobby Jones Tournament: 1923 U.S. Open Age: 21

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Gary Player Tournament: 1959 British Open Age: 23

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Seve Ballesteros Tournament: 1979 British Open Age: 22

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Francis Ouimet Tournament: 1913 U.S. Open Age: 20

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Young Tom Morris Tournament: 1868 British Open Age: 17

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Gene Sarazen Tournament: 1922 U.S. Open Age: 20

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Yani Tseng Tournament: 2008 LPGA Championship Age: 19

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Morgan Pressel Tournament: 2007 Kraft Nabisco Championship Age: 18

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Paula Creamer Tournament: 2010 U.S. Women's Open Age: 23

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Annika Sorenstam Tournament: 1995 Women's British Open Age: 24

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Brittany Lincicome Tournament: 2009 Kraft Nabisco Championship Age: 23

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Se Ri Pak Tournament: 1998 LPGA Championship Age: 21

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Nancy Lopez Tournament: 1978 LPGA Championship Age: 21

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