The Top 10 Greatest Female Golfers of All Time: A Definitive Ranking
Ranking the greatest female golfers in history is no small feat. Comparing legends across generations requires thoughtful consideration of evolving tournament structures, shifts in competitive fields, and advances in equipment and training. Here’s our expertly crafted ranking based solely on measurable achievements and on-course excellence.
Criteria for Ranking the Best Female Golfers Ever
In assembling the list, we focused on:
Major Championship Wins: The most critical gauge of greatness majors include the Chevron Championship, Women’s PGA Championship, U.S. Women’s Open, Women’s Open, and The Evian Championship.
Total LPGA Tour Victories: A measure of dominance, consistency, and longevity.
Career Grand Slam Completion / “Super Slam”: Victory in all majors across a career, recognizing both historic and modern-era completeness.
Pioneering Influence & Legacy: Contributions beyond the scorecard building the LPGA, inspiring future generations, and globalizing the game.
This ranking is based purely on achievements and golf prowess not popularity, media buzz, or off-course fame.
Top 10 Greatest Female Golfers of All Time
10. Pat Bradley
Major Titles: 6 (ANA Inspiration, Women's PGA Championship, U.S. Women's Open, three du Maurier Classics)
Completed a career Grand Slam—one of just seven women to do so.
Known for adaptability and strength across differing formats in the 1980s.
9. Betsy King
Major Titles: 6 (including three ANA Inspiration and two U.S. Women's Open)
A fierce competitor with clutch performances throughout the late 80s and 90s.
8. Patty Sheehan
Major Titles: 6 (first ANA Inspiration 1996, three Women’s PGA Championships, two U.S. Women’s Opens)
Renowned for competitive fire and persistence under pressure.
7. Juli Inkster
Major Titles: 7 (across three decades ANA Inspiration, Women’s PGA, U.S. Women’s Open, du Maurier)
Esteemed for longevity, consistency, and leadership in women’s professional golf.
6. Karrie Webb
Major Titles: 7 (including single wins in all five recognized majors earning the “Super Slam)
The only female golfer to win all five different majors. A global ambassador for the sport.
5. Inbee Park
Major Titles: 7 (ANA Inspiration, Women’s PGA, U.S. Women’s Open, Women’s British Open)
Known for precision, mental resilience, and Olympic-level clutch pressure.
4. Babe Zaharias
Major Titles: 10 (U.S. Women’s Open, Women’s Western Open, Titleholders)
Legendary multi-sport athlete; one of the first major icons of women’s golf and broader athletics.
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3. Louise Suggs
Major Titles: 11 (Women’s Western Open, Titleholders, U.S. Women's Open, Women’s PGA)
Co-founder of the LPGA; both a top competitor and builder of the sport.
2. Mickey Wright
Major Titles: 13 (second-most in LPGA history)
LPGA Wins: 82, second only to Kathy Whitworth
Celebrated for arguably the greatest swing in golf history; held all four majors simultaneously.
1. Patty Berg (alternatively argued with Annika Sörenstam, but Berg edges ahead in major count)
Major Titles: 15 the all-time record for women’s golf.
LPGA Wins: 60, placing her among the Tour’s most prolific winners.
Founding member and first president of the LPGA; a pioneer in creating the tour and leaving a legacy beyond championships.
A Note on Comparing Eras
Major definitions in women’s golf have evolved significantly: early majors like the Titleholders Championship and Women’s Western Open are no longer played, and modern players now compete across five majors.
Equipment, training, course setup, and globalization have altered competitive contexts dramatically. For example, Patty Berg and Louise Suggs dominated before LPGA global expansion, while modern icons like Inbee Park and Karrie Webb competed in deep, international fields.
Notable Golf Legends Just Outside the Top 10
Amy Alcott, Se Ri Pak, Yani Tseng (5 majors each)
Meg Mallon: 4 majors, 18 LPGA wins, Hall of Fame inductee in 2017.
Lorena Ochoa: 2 majors, #1 in the world for 158 weeks—an inspiring leader and global ambassador.
Lydia Ko: Multiple accolades including youngest major champion and Olympic success, newest Hall of Famer.
Final Thoughts: Who’s the Greatest?
If measured by championship dominance and tour-building influence, Patty Berg earns the title. Yet, Mickey Wright stands as the technical high watermark for excellence. And Annika Sörenstam, with her global dominance and modern impact, remains a compelling argument. But in this harmonized list, Berg’s unmatched major count and pioneering efforts place her at the top.
