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Phil Mickelson's win at last year's Masters was great, but it left a huge void in the world of golf. Who now gets saddled with the label of "best player never to have won a major"? Right now, there isn't a clear-cut favorite. And to be honest, there isn't a player right now truly deserving of this dubious distinction.

In the past, it's been relatively easy to pin this label on someone. Tom Kite won 16 Tour events but didn't win his first major until age 42 at the 1992 U.S. Open. Mark O'Meara won 14 tournaments before claiming the 1998 Masters. David Duval had 12 victories before his victory at the '01 British. And of course, Mickelson had won 22 times before conquering Augusta last year.

In the past, all you had to do was look at players with double-figure victories and go from there (Paul Azinger, Corey Pavin and Davis Love III each fit that category before their major wins). If that was the only measuring stick today, the list would be short (say hello to John Cook and Scott Hoch, each with 11 wins).

When compiling this list, I looked closely at the following factors: age, number of PGA Tour victories, number of international victories, previous performances at the majors, most recent victory and how they've performed in 2005.

R.Heathcote/Getty Images 1.Sergio Garcia Age: 25 World Ranking: 7 Tour wins: 5 Int'l wins: 9 Even though he has just five Tour wins, Garcia is the closest player to warrant the best non-major winner moniker. With three top 10s in six events this season, Garcia's game is in good shape (although he didn't exactly play stellar golf Monday at The Players). In 25 major appearances, Garcia has eight top 10s and has missed the cut just seven times. With a fourth-place finish at last year's Masters, Garcia seems to be grasping the idea that patience is definitely a virtue at any major. Gut instinct tells me Garcia's major won't come in '05. Andy Lyons/Getty Images 2.Padraig Harrington Age: 33 World Ranking: 6 Tour wins: 1 Int'l wins: 9 Better known for his success on the European circuit, Harrington became a full-time member of the PGA Tour in 2003. At 33, Harrington should be reaching his golfing prime. In 27 majors, Harrington has six top 10s and has missed the cut six times. Harrington's most recent win -- and only career Tour victory -- came at this year's Honda Classic, when he outlasted and outplayed Vijay Singh. In his last eight majors, Harrington has three top 25 finishes. Expect Harrington to be be a serious factor in every major this year. Scott Halleran/Getty Images 3.Darren Clarke Age: 36 World Ranking: 17 Tour wins: 2 Int'l wins: 11 With six top 10s in 38 majors -- including a second-place finish at the 1997 British Open -- Clarke knows what it takes to be in contention. It was an up-and-down year for Clarke in the '04 majors, with two missed cuts and two top 15 finishes. With three top 10s in five events this year, Clarke's game is in good shape going to Augusta. Clarke's last win was at the 2004 Taiheiyo Masters in Japan, so he hasn't been away from the winner's circle too long. Andy Lyons/Getty Images 4.Kenny Perry Age: 44 World Ranking: 14 Tour wins: 8 Int'l wins: 0 One of the streakiest golfers, Perry has shown stints of greatness throughout his career. Of his eight career wins, three came over an eight-week stretch in 2003. In 32 majors, Perry has five top 10s including a second-place finish at the 1996 PGA. Perry has two top 10s -- including a victory at Bay Hill -- in seven events this year. Perry missed the cut in three of the four majors last year, so it could be now or never for the 44-year-old. Donald Miralle/Getty Images 5.Stewart Cink Age: 31 World Ranking: 10 Tour wins: 4 Int'l wins: 2 If not for a missed 18-inch putt at the 2001 U.S. Open that would've put him into a playoff, Cink might not be on this list. I'm convinced that missed putt still haunts Cink whenever he's in contention at a big tournament. Then again, if Cink can put that putt out of his mind, big things are on the horizon. In 31 majors, Cink has five top 10s and just eight missed cuts. What opens my eyes is how Cink performed at last year's majors: three top 20 finishes. Robert Cianflone/Getty Images 6.Stuart Appleby Age: 33 World Ranking: 13 Tour wins: 6 Int'l wins: 2 Appleby is in his prime, and his victory at this year's Mercedes Championships proved he can beat a loaded field. Appleby has three top 10s in 32 majors, but he's also missed 14 cuts. It's Appleby's playoff loss at the 2002 British that convinces me he has what it takes to win a major -- someday. In addition to his win in Hawaii back in January, Appleby has made the cut in four of five events this year. R.Heathcote/Getty Images 7.Lee Westwood Age: 31 World Ranking: 26 Tour wins: 1 Int'l wins: 24 Westwood has dominated the European Tour, racking up 24 victories, proving he can close out a tournament. In 29 majors, Westwood has five top 10s and 10 missed cuts. Even though his last tournament win was two years ago ('03 BMW International), Westwood has made the cut in all five Tour events this year. Accurate off the tee and capable with the flat stick, Westwood's success in the majors will be determined by his ability to hit greens in regulation -- where he currently ranks 133rd. Scott Halleran/Getty Images 8.Adam Scott Age: 24 World Ranking: 9 Tour wins: 3 Int'l wins: 4 He may not have a ton of experience but there is no mistaking the young Aussie's potential and ability. Scott has two top 10s in 15 majors but has missed eight cuts. Scott may be a few years away from really taking his game to the next level, but he'll be a factor in a couple of majors this year -- he could even win one. This year, Scott has managed four top 10s in seven events, including a win at the rain-shortened Nissan Open. Scott Halleran/Getty Images 9.Shigeki Maruyama Age: 35 World Ranking: 24 Tour wins: 3 Int'l wins: 9 Although Maruyama has just three Tour wins, his fourth-place finish at last year's U.S. Open shows he's on the rise. Maruyama has three top 10s in 28 majors. Even though Maruyama's last victory was back in '03, he's made the cut in seven of eight events this year. Still relatively new to the Tour, Maruyama is still a few years away from becoming a serious contender at the majors. Just missed the cut: K.J. Choi, Scott Verplank, Colin Montgomerie, Fred Funk, Brad Faxon.  React: Best golfer without a major? Why? Your Name: Your E-mail Address: Your Hometown: Your thoughts: