Major championships
A Beginner's Guide to Major Championships
A first look at major championships: what matters, who is competing, and how to watch the golf rather than just the score.
Start with the stakes
Major championships makes more sense when you notice firm greens, thick rough, and patient pars. For a major-week plan, the leaderboard tells you who is ahead; the course tells you why the lead keeps changing. A contender protecting a two-shot lead may treat a safe par like a small victory while a favorite sees the same hole as a birdie chance.
What to watch first
- Course fit for major-week pressure: look at which players can hold greens from the correct side.
- Momentum in major championships: a bunker save can change the feel of the next tee shot.
- Routine under major-week pressure: calm pre-shot habits often reveal who is coping best.
Viewing tip: For major championships, watch where the field refuses to miss before you chase every highlight on the broadcast.