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Left-handed champion golfers are a unique and often celebrated group in the sport, showcasing exceptional talent and skill on the greens. While left-handedness is generally rare in the population—affecting only about 7% of people—its prevalence among elite golfers is even less common. This rarity adds an intriguing layer to the sport, as left-handed players often face distinctive challenges, from equipment availability to adapting to a predominantly right-handed world.

Notable left-handed golfers include:

Phil Mickelson
Winner of 6 Majors and 45 PGA Tour events
Bubba Watson
Winner of 2 Majors and 12 PGA Tour events
Mike Weir
Winner of 1 Major and 8 PGA Tour events
Bob Charles
First left handed Major winner in 1963 and 6 PGA Tour victories
Steve Flesch
Winner of 4 PGA Tour events
Brian Harman
Winner of 2 PGA Tour events
Ted Potter, Jr
Winner of 2 PGA Tour events
Akshay Bhatia
Winner of 2 PGA Tour events
Robert MacIntyre
Winner of 2 PGA Tour events
Russ Cochran
Winner of 1991 Western Open PGA Tour
Ernie Gonzalez
Winner of 1986 Pensacola Open PGA Tour
Sam Adams
Winner of 1973 Quad Citites Open PGA Tour
Greg Chalmers
Winner of 2016 Barracdua Championship Australian PGA
Eric Axley
Winner of 2006 Valero Texas Open PGA Tour
Cody Gribble
Winner of 2016 Sanderson Farms PGA Tour
Garrick Higgo
Winner of Palmetto Championship
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