Since the Official World Golf Rankings were founded in 1986, only three different world #1 golfers have won majors.
Here's the complete list of golfers who won majors while ranked No. 1 in the world:
1. Tiger Woods (2008 US Open, 2007 PGA, 2006 PGA, 2006 British, 2005 British, 2002 US Open, 2002 Masters, 2001 Masters, 2000 US Open, 2000 British, 2000 PGA)
2. Fred Couples (1992 Masters)
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