and have ended up taking the third prize (e.g. 1870 Open Championship, 1966 Masters Tournament). For match play PGA Championships up to 1957 the runner-up is the losing finalist. Along with his record 18 major victories, Jack Nicklaus also holds the record for most runner-up finishes in major championships, with 19, including a record 7 at the Open Championship. He is also the only golfer with multiple runner-up finishes in all four majors. Phil Mickelson has the second most with 11 runner-up finishes after the 2016 Open Championship, which includes a record 6 runner-up finishes at the U.S. Open, the one major he has never won. Arnold Palmer had 10 second places, including three in the major he never won, the PGA Championship. There have been three golfers with 8 runner-up finishes – Sam Snead, Greg Norman and Tom Watson. Norman shares the distinction of having lost playoffs in each of the four majors with Craig Wood (who lost the 1934 PGA final – at match play – on the second extra hole). Jack Nicklaus: 19 (1960–1983) Phil Mickelson: 11 (1999–2016) Arnold Palmer: 10 (1960–1970) Sam Snead: 8 (1937–1957) Greg Norman: 8 (1984–1996) Tom Watson: 8 (1978–2009) Most runner-up finishes without a victory Colin Montgomerie 5: U.S. Open 1994, 1997, 2006; Open 2005; PGA 1995 / Harry Cooper 4: U.S. Open 1927, 1936; Masters 1936, 1938 Doug Sanders 4: U.S. Open 1961; Open 1966, 1970; PGA 1959 Bruce Crampton 4: Masters 1972; U.S. Open 1972; PGA 1973, 1975 Crampton was second to Jack Nicklaus on each occasion. Most appearances Lee Westwood holds the record for the most major championship appearances without a victory, with 91 starts. See also Chronological list of men's major golf champions List of men's major championships winning golfers Triple Crown of Golf Women's major golf championships References External links Coverage of the four majors by the PGA of America Listing of golf major championship courses, winners and countries Golf terminology