Golf Australia has produced a disproportionate number of world-class players relative to the country’s population, a fact that becomes obvious the moment you line up major championship wins against nations several times Australia’s size. From Peter Thomson’s dominance in the 1950s Open Championship to Cameron Smith’s recent major breakthrough, Australian golf has consistently punched above its weight on the global stage. This article breaks down exactly who the numbers say are the best to ever come out of the country, with hard statistics rather than vague reputation-based rankings.
Why Australia Punches Above Its W


