A primer on the men's major golf championships
Winning at least one major championship is what professional – and aspiring pros – golfers dream of and work hard for. Every year, golfers have four opportunities to win one. And during these events, fans are treated to thrilling four-day competitions. Image source: golficity.com Here is a closer look at the four majors: The Masters : The Masters Tournament is the first major of the year, played in the first week of April and the only major to be held at the same location (Augusta National Golf Club). It is considered by many as the finest golf tournament in the sport’s history, even though it is the last among the majors to be established. It also fields the lowest number of participants among all the majors. U.S. Open : The United States Open Championship is staged in the third of week of June, with the last day of competition falling on Father’s Day, as long as there is no weather delay. It has been played in a variety of courses, as a m...