Will Tiger beat Jack's major count

[jamesbei]

Do you think that Tiger will beat jack's major count, i know people will mention jack's 2nd place finishes, but to be honest tiger hacked it round Augusta and finished second, so i really feel tiger will beat Jack

[Hustle]

I do not think he will beat Jack's records, but I do think he is a better all around golfer.

[DavidFehertysBike]

Theres no doubt Tiger would cream Jack. Tiger has a better short game and is probably one of the best 2 or 3 putters the game has ever seen.

I do think Tiger is going to surpass Jack, but barely. Maybe by one or two. I dont think tiger is going to get the 25+ majors some of the idoits on the golf channel are predicting.

[jamesbei]

  Hustle said:

I do not think he will beat Jack's records, but I do think he is a better all around golfer.

woops, didnt have that as an option =p

[Lefty39]

I voted no, but I could see him beating it my 1 or at most 2 victories, but I don't think he will actually brake the record. I think he will come 1 short.

[jamesbei]

  DavidFehertysBike said:

Theres no doubt Tiger would cream Jack. Tiger has a better short game and is probably one of the best 2 or 3 putters the game has ever seen.

yes i agree, there is hardly an area, where he is not in top 10 ish, one of the best putting strokes, T12th driving distance, no1 in scrambling by miles, no1 GIR, 12th in birdie conversion

Probably why he is no1 in world by missions lol

[golf_junkie27]

I believe that Tiger will end up with at least 25 majors. He's only, what, 31? Let's say barring major injury, he plays until he's 45. Look at Vijay, as an example. He's 45 and still plays to a very high level. That said, Tiger would play in 60 more majors. Let's say he wins twenty percent of them, that would be twelve, more. This gives him 25.

No disrespect to Jack but who cares about his second place finishes? Second is the first loser and personally, I think it shows a lack of respect for both Jack and Tiger. I don't think Jack cares that he finished second. As for Tiger, it makes it seem that his victories don't have the cache as Jack's losses. It's as if people are saying, "Yeah, so Tiger broke the record. Look out how many times Jack finished second, though." Does any competitive person really care about finishing second? Unless it's Q School?

[RX Phoenix]

My honest opinon is, I could care less at this point, certainly won't be holding my breath one way or the other. I'm tired of the fixation on Tiger, that story has just run out of steam for me. If he gets it he gets it, if he doesn't he doesn't, we know he plays great golf, it's fun to watch, but I'm looking for a new story, something else to pay attention to, burned out on Tiger here! Could be that he refuses to play so many tournaments, has a foul mouth, is so controlled in many ways, doesn't sign autographs, is a bit of a spoiled brat, and just seems robotic and obsessed with defeating everything in his path as if this will somehow will validate his life. Hard to connect with some of that.

And keep in mind that Jack was really an SOB for most of his career, he was only loved later on especially winning his final Masters put him over the top of public opinion, so he can have his majors, it's no big deal. Personally I never liked Jack and I don't really like Tiger either so it's not real important what they do or don't do.

[iacas]

  RX Phoenix said:

Could be that he refuses to play so many tournaments, has a foul mouth, is so controlled in many ways, doesn't sign autographs, is a bit of a spoiled brat, and just seems robotic and obsessed with defeating everything in his path as if this will somehow will validate his life.

Looks like you've wanted to see the bad in everything Tiger does.

He doesn't "refuse" to play tournaments. He's built his schedule around the majors because that's what's important (to him, to golf fans). He's improved with his mouth. Lately, it's more "Oh, Tiger" than "Goddammit." But sure, he swears. OK. Controlled? Not sure what you mean. He's got control of himself, sure, particularly in interviews. He has to be. He signs autographs. Not as often as you'd like, but he has his reasons, and from what I've seen there's a lot of legitimacy to his reasons (kids getting trampled, etc.). Spoiled brat? He was pretty poor growing up, really. He's anything but spoiled. He's the opposite of spoiled. He's earned everything. Robotic and obsessed with beating everyone? Yeah - and that's what some people like.

  RX Phoenix said:

And keep in mind that Jack was really an SOB for most of his career, he was only loved later on especially winning his final Masters put him over the top of public opinion, so he can have his majors, it's no big deal. Personally I never liked Jack and I don't really like Tiger either so it's not real important what they do or don't do.

It's "important" to history and golf fans. Whether you like someone or not, winning majors is still "important." Not life or death, but still "important." C'mon now... it's as if you'd be just as content to see nobodies win every major.

[Hustle]

  iacas said:

Looks like you've wanted to see the bad in everything Tiger does.

Funny thing is, you do not get to Tigers level without doing everything mentioned above. It takes a certain type person to handle the limelight and still remain #1 in the world. Sure I am not a huge Tiger fan, but the things I like about him are his foul language, his willingness to walk past 4 screaming kids and not sign one single autugraph, his attitude and how he tells Nike when and where he will play. And why not be a spoiled brat, the guy came from nothing to way more than something. And he earned every single penny of it.

Sure, you could go around spending months at charitys, and spend all your time on the course signing autographs and hugging crying kids. But you will remain 2nd to Tiger.... The reason I have made comments about seeing Tigers era come to an end, is simply because he is slowly changing the Tiger he use to be.

[Klean]

There is no doubt Tiger will beat Jack's count of Majors.

[DougM]

Sorry but this is the dumbest thread I have seen. Ask Jack this question and what do you think he will say?

I am not 'Golf Channel' on Tiger but he is the best we will see in our time on this planet.

[bogeyhitter25]

i most certainly think that tiger will beat it. not a doubt in my mind.

[BASHERBAKER69]

I think that there is so much hype surrounding Tiger- it is ridiculous.


The notion that the new technology has narrowed the gap and made it harder for Tiger to win is suspect in my view. Sure the other players are hitting it harder and being more aggressive in their play, but so is Tiger. The technology means in my view that all the players have jumped up a plateau or two, i don't necessarily think the gap has been narrowed.

I think we also need to look at Jack's runner up finishes in majors as well, no just outright wins. I don't think Tiger will match Jack's achievements any time soon. I can't see him winning another major this year. The competition is definitely increasing- ive been impressed with Phil's performances and consistency this year so far. I think he will one this year, maybe the Open Championship.

I prefer Jack as an ambassador for the game than Tiger. Tiger has become too 'comodified' as he is one of Nikes' robots.