Best Female Golfers Of All-Time (Top 5 Lady Golfers)

Throughout the history of golf, a group of female golfers have shattered stereotypes and redefined the women’s game. But who are the best female golfers of all-time?

While the conversation about the best golfers of all time tends to focus on male greats and more specifically Jack Nicklaus vs Tiger Woods,

Some real stars of the women’s game have also paved the way for future generations like present days heroines Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko and Lexi Thompson.

From the early trailblazers like Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg to more modern icons such as Annika Sorenstam and Inbee Park, each has left an indelible mark on the game.

But who are the best female golfers of all-time? We took a look at some record-breaking performances and their roles as ambassadors and narrowed down the shortlist.

Annika Sorenstam

Annika Sorenstam, pictured in the main image from her Instagram account, is widely regarded as one of the greatest female golfers in history.

Not surprisingly perhaps either as over her illustrious career, she secured an impressive 72 LPGA Tour victories, which include 10 major championships.

In total, Sorenstam secured 96 international professional tournament wins yet one of her most remarkable feats was becoming the first and only female golfer to shoot the elusive 59 in competition in 2001.

Sorenstam was named LPGA Player of the Year eight times between 1995 and 2005 and won the Vare Trophy for the lowest seasonal scoring average six times.

In 2003, she completed the career Grand Slam and in the same year made history as the first woman since 1945 to compete in a PGA Tour event.

The Swedish great was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2003 and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2021.

Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Babe Didrikson Zaharias was a true trailblazer and multi-sport athlete, known for her exceptional talent and versatility.

She won 41 LPGA Tour events, including 10 major championships, and was the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event in 1938.

Zaharias was not only a dominant golfer but also a remarkable track and field athlete, earning three Olympic medals in the 1932 games.

Her achievements in various sports have led many to consider her one of the best all-around athletes in American history.

She also played a crucial role in establishing the LPGA Tour, paving the way for future generations of female golfers.

Inbee Park

Inbee Park is one of the most successful modern-era golfers, with a career that saw her secure 31 LPGA Tour victories, including seven major championships.

South Korean Park made history as the youngest player to win the US Women’s Open in 2008 at the age of 19.

In 2013, she achieved the remarkable feat of winning three majors in a single year, a milestone not accomplished since 1986.

Her exceptional performance earned her the LPGA Player of the Year award in 2013, and she also proudly represented her country as an Olympic gold medalist in 2016.

Betsy Rawls

Betsy Rawls was a dominant force in women’s golf during the 1950s and 1960s, winning 55 LPGA Tour events including eight major championships over her career.

She led the LPGA Tour in wins three times in 1952, 1957 and 1959, and was recognized as the leading money winner in both 1952 and 1959 too.

Her consistent performance and competitive spirit placed her among the top ten on the money list for nine consecutive years during an incredibly dominant period for a player who goes under the radar a little.

Juli Inkster

Juli Inkster’s career spanned several decades and included 31 LPGA Tour win and seven major championships successes.

Inkster was named LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 1984, signaling the start of her successful journey in professional golf.

Before turning professional, Inkster made her mark as a two-time U.S. Women’s Amateur champion, winning in 1980 and 1981.

Later in her career, she took on leadership roles when serving as the captain of the Solheim Cup teams in 2015 and 2017.

In recognition of her contributions to the sport and as one of the best female golfers of all-time, she was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000.