– One of golf’s most popular and enduring figures, Palmer is almost single-handedly responsible for the commercialization of the game. When the TV era hit for golf in the ‘50s, Palmer was the sport’s biggest star. Palmer has also got the stats to back up his personality. He’s a big name for a reason, namely his 62 PGA Tour wins, which places him fifth on the all-time list, and his seven majors. The one strike against Palmer was his inability to complete the Career Grand Slam, finishing second in the PGA Championship in 1964, 1968, and finally in 1970, but never winning.