Lefties make up a tiny percentage of golfers, but they have produced some of the most memorable moments in golf history. Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson, Mike Weir, Bob Charles. All southpaws. All winners of major championships.

Here is a look at the best left-handed golfers of all time, what they achieved, and how they shaped the game.

Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson is one of the most successful left-handed golfers of all time. Born on June 16, 1970, in San Diego, California, Mickelson began playing golf at a young age. He played college golf at Arizona State University, winning three NCAA individual championships.

Mickelson turned professional in 1992 and has won 45 PGA Tour events, including five major championships: the Masters Tournament (2004, 2006, 2010), the PGA Championship (2005), and the Open Championship (2013). He is one of only five golfers to have won three of the four major championships in a career.

Mickelson is known for his aggressive style of play, short-game prowess, and willingness to take risks on the course. His success as a left-handed golfer has inspired and encouraged other lefties to pursue a career in golf.

In recent years, Mickelson has been in the news for his involvement with LIV Golf, which resulted in the PGA Tour suspending him. Regardless of the controversy, Mickelson proved that lefties belong at the top of the game. His success opened doors for future generations of left-handed golfers.

Bubba Watson

Bubba Watson is a two-time Masters Tournament champion and one of the most recognizable left-handed golfers on the PGA Tour. His career highlights include 12 PGA Tour victories, including the Masters in 2012 and 2014.

Watson is known for his unorthodox swing, his ability to shape the ball in unusual ways, and his signature "Bubba fade." He has also been a vocal supporter of charitable causes through his Bubba Watson Foundation.

Mike Weir

Mike Weir is a Canadian left-handed golfer with eight PGA Tour victories, including the Masters Tournament in 2003. He was the first left-handed golfer to win the Masters and the only Canadian golfer to win a major championship. He has spent over 110 weeks in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

Bob Charles

Bob Charles is a New Zealand left-handed golfer widely regarded as one of the pioneers of left-handed golf. His career highlights include six PGA Tour victories and being the first left-handed golfer to win a major championship, the 1963 Open Championship. He paved the way for future left-handed golfers to succeed.

Other Notable Left-Handed Golfers

Steve Flesch

Steve Flesch has won four PGA Tour events and is known for his consistency, having made over 500 cuts in his career.

Phil Blackmar

Phil Blackmar won three PGA Tour events before transitioning to golf broadcasting as a CBS Sports and Golf Channel commentator.

Eric Axley

Eric Axley has played on both the PGA and Korn Ferry tours and has contributed to the game through coaching and mentorship.

Ted Potter Jr.

Ted Potter Jr. has won two PGA Tour events, including the 2018 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, overcoming a severe ankle injury that nearly ended his career.

Bob Gilder

Bob Gilder has won ten PGA Tour and 20 Champions Tour events, demonstrating that left-handed golfers can continue to compete at a high level as they age.

Russ Cochran

Russ Cochran has won five senior tournaments, including two major championships. His left-handed swing is considered one of the smoothest and most consistent on the tour.

The Rise of Left-Handed Golfers

While left-handed golfers were once a rarity on the professional circuit, the number of lefties competing at the highest levels has increased significantly. The increasing availability of left-handed golf clubs and advancements in sports science have helped level the playing field.

The Future of Left-Handed Golfers

From Bob Charles winning the 1963 Open Championship to Mickelson's five majors to Bubba Watson's two green jackets, left-handed golfers have proven they belong at every level of the game. As equipment becomes more accessible and the talent pipeline grows, expect more lefties making noise on Tour.