David Duval Majors Overview
David Duval is a former PGA Tour golfer best known for winning The Open Championship in 2001 at Royal Lytham & St Annes. His major record includes four appearances in the final rounds of the four men's major championships, with his sole major victory coming in a dominant wire-to-wire performance. Duval reached world number 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking in May 1999 after a string of PGA Tour wins, including the Players Championship in 1999. His major results remain a central reference point for fans tracking his career data.
Duval's major profile is defined by his 2001 Open win, where he finished at 19-under-par for a four-stroke victory over Jesper Parnevik and Niclas Fasth. Prior to that, he finished tied for 21st at the 1997 U.S. Open, tied for 5th at the 1999 PGA Championship, and tied for 15th at the 1998 Masters. His major scoring averages and final-round performances are widely cited in PGA Tour statistical summaries and golf history databases. For detailed career data, see the PGA Tour player profile page at PGA Tour player profile.
David Duval Majors Results and Career Timeline
Duval's major timeline began with his U.S. Open debut in 1997, followed by the Masters in 1998 and The Open Championship appearances in 1999, 2000, and 2001. His 2001 Open win remains his only major title and is considered one of the most complete major performances of the early 2000s. After 2001, Duval continued to compete in majors but faced a decline in form due to injuries and medical issues, including treatment for Graves' disease. His major results are documented in PGA Tour historical records and major championship archives.
The 2001 Open victory gave Duval a five-year PGA Tour exemption and elevated his standing in the World Golf Hall of Fame eligibility timeline. His major scoring average of 71.56 across four appearances reflects a competitive but not dominant major record beyond his single win. Duval's career earnings and major earnings are tracked by the PGA Tour and the PGA of America, with his Open win contributing significantly to his overall tour prize money total. Additional career milestones are covered by the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Hall of Fame.
David Duval Majors Legacy and Current Status
Duval's major legacy centers on his 2001 Open Championship win, which remains the last time an American golfer won The Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes. His career is frequently referenced in discussions of PGA Tour players who won one major and struggled with health and consistency afterward. Duval has made limited competitive appearances in recent years, focusing on recovery and occasional senior tour events. His major record is often cited in statistical comparisons of one-time major champions in modern golf history.
Current public records list Duval as a former PGA Tour winner with one major championship and a career peak ranking of world number 1. His major data is preserved in PGA Tour statistical databases, major championship archives, and golf reference sites that track player performance across all four majors. Fans and analysts continue to use his career data to evaluate the impact of health challenges on elite golfer performance. For official PGA Tour career statistics, see the PGA Tour stats page at PGA Tour stats and for broader career context, visit