Byron Nelson's records
The illustrious career of Byron Nelson includes an array of impressive records that have stood for many decades. Below is a summary of his more notable accomplishments.
| Byron Nelson's records |
| Major championship victories -- 5 |
| Masters: 1937, 1942 |
| U.S. Open: 1939 |
| PGA: 1940, 1945 |
| PGA TOUR victories -- 54 |
| Ryder Cup Teams -- 3 |
| Record: (3-1-0) in 1937, 1947 |
| Captain: 1965 |
| Vardon Trophy -- 1939 |
| Leading money winner -- 1944, 1945 |
| PGA TOUR records |
| * Most victories in a calendar year -- 18 (1945) |
| * Most consecutive victories -- 11 (1945) |