Which golfer won the most PGA Tour events in a single season?

Byron Nelson won the most PGA Tour events in a single season, taking 18 titles in 1945.

Nelson’s record season came during World War II, when many leading players were serving in the military. Even with a somewhat reduced competitive field, his achievement was extraordinary: he won 18 of 30 starts, including 11 consecutive tournaments. He also finished in the top 10 in every start.

The 11-win streak is often mentioned alongside the 18 victories, but they are different records. The streak ran from March through August 1945, while the season total includes all 18 wins. Nelson’s campaign remains far beyond the best totals of later stars; Tiger Woods’ personal single-season high was nine wins in 2000, while Sam Snead won 11 times in 1950.

Nelson retired from full-time tournament golf soon afterward, making the 1945 mark even more enduring. The tournament schedule and strength of fields have changed over time, but the official PGA Tour record still belongs to Nelson.