Here is a ranked list of the 10 greatest golfers of all time who never won the Masters Tournament. This ranking draws from expert consensus across golf publications, focusing on overall career achievements, major wins outside Augusta, PGA Tour victories, world rankings dominance, and near-misses or consistent contention at the Masters.

Subjective elements like era adjustments and course fit (Augusta National’s demands for high ball flight, precise irons, and scrambling often didn’t suit certain games) play a role, but the emphasis is on historical greatness.

1. Lee Trevino
   One of the most decorated players never to win at Augusta. He secured six majors (two each in the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, and Open Championship) and 29 PGA Tour wins. His low-ball fade and discomfort with Augusta (only two top-10s in 20 starts) kept him from the career Grand Slam, despite being a dominant force who often bested legends like Nicklaus.
2. Greg Norman
   The “Great White Shark” spent 331 weeks as world No. 1, won two Open Championships, and had 20 PGA Tour victories. He posted three runner-up finishes at the Masters (including the infamous 1996 collapse from a six-shot lead) and three more bronze medal results. His powerful, aggressive game seemed tailor-made for Augusta, making the misses especially notable.
3. Ernie Els
   “The Big Easy” won four majors (two U.S. Opens, two Opens) and 19 PGA Tour events. He had two runner-up finishes at the Masters (2000 and 2004) and a game with power and touch that many felt suited Augusta perfectly, yet he never broke through in 23 attempts.
4. Johnny Miller
   A transcendent talent in the mid-1970s with 25 PGA Tour wins and two majors. He recorded three runner-up finishes at the Masters and shot weekend 65-66 in 1975 (losing by one to Nicklaus). His ball-striking brilliance made him a frequent contender, and his 63 in the 1973 U.S. Open remains legendary.
5. Nick Price
   A dominant player in the early 1990s with three majors (including back-to-back Open and PGA wins in 1994) and time at world No. 1. He earned consistent respect as one of the era’s best, though Augusta eluded him despite strong overall credentials.
6. Tom Kite
   Often cited for arguably the best non-winning record at Augusta, with multiple top finishes and strong consistency. He won 19 PGA Tour events and one major (1992 U.S. Open), plus a long, respected career that included Ryder Cup heroics.
7. David Duval
   Peaked as world No. 1 with 13 PGA Tour wins and one major (2001 Open Championship). He posted several top-10s at the Masters in his prime (1998–2001), showcasing elite ball-striking before injuries slowed him.
8. Hale Irwin
   A three-time U.S. Open champion with 83 total professional wins (a Champions Tour record in that category). His longevity and consistency marked him as a Hall of Famer, though the Masters never yielded a victory despite solid play.
9. Lloyd Mangrum
   A fierce competitor with 36 PGA Tour wins and one major (1946 U.S. Open). He posted 12 top-10s at the Masters (including a streak of 10 straight), often battling legends like Hogan and Snead in the post-WWII era. His wartime heroism added to his legend.
10. Peter Thomson
    Thomson won five Open Championships and was a links specialist with strong international success. He openly disliked Augusta but still ranks among the greats for his dominance.

Notable Mentions

• Brooks Koepka (five majors, strong contender in recent years)
• Tom Weiskopf (four runner-up finishes at the Masters)
• Justin Rose (major winner who’s finished runner-up three times at the Masters)
• Davis Love III (seemed destined to win a green jacket, six top-10 finishes)
• Careers of historical figures like Walter Hagen, Harry Vardon, Tommy Armour, and Bobby Jones (who co-founded the event), largely predated or their prime didn’t overlap fully with the modern Masters era.

This list prioritizes players with elite major pedigrees or sustained excellence who came closest or were most “due” for a green jacket.