Jack vs. Tiger: Who's the Greatest Golfer?

[iacas]

Tiger becuase he knows hes gonna beat you and you know hes gonna beat you. You cant say that about Jack . Jack would win tournaments by 1 or 2. Tiger usually wins by 5 strokes and sometimes will 9 and 8 people in match play if you make him mad. Tiger backs up everything he says. Jack didnt have that "wow" factor

... says someone who wasn't even alive during any of Jack's heyday. You weren't even alive when Jack won a major. Any of them.

In other words, if you listen to what Jack's peers said, they'll pretty much disagree with you.

[rudygu]

One sees this 'Tiger has same/more competition so often.

Exactly what I wanted to say - well put.

[r7 425]

Tiger has a higher win percentage than Jack does. Tiger is the one guy who trevino palmer and johnny miller say is the best they have ever seen. These guys have played with jack. Tiger is the fruit of the berry because he revolutionized the game by doing laps around the field. You know what jack said-he said he doesnt mind winning by 1 or in a playoff---Tiger is totally different--he wants to beat you by 20.. Also Tiger's focus isnt even in the same league as jack...Once Tiger beats Jack's record --nobody will be compared to jack--they will be compared to Tiger

[iacas]

Tiger has a higher win percentage than Jack does.

Jack also continued to play in PGA Tour events into his 50s. I caution your use of statistics.

Through similar points in their careers, Tiger's W% is still higher, yes, but if you want to say that, then say that. It's different. I already voted for Tiger, and that vote hasn't changed, but let's at least be factual and clear if you're going to bring up statistics.

[AHTTD]

Long time Tiger fan and have been to more than a couple pro tournaments. But, I've never layed eyes on the man. Get my first attempt at this years Masters. Buddy at work gave me a ticket to Tuesday's round!!

BIG Tiger fan, but boy do I hate it when he takes the Lord's name in vain!!

Hate the sin, love the sinner ... I used to do that myself, once upon a time.

/s/ AHTTD

[bogey1]

I think jack is the man. He didn't have all the technology they do today!

[r7 425]

I think jack is the man. He didn't have all the technology they do today!

Yea imagine what Tiger would have done with that old school stuff. The way he hits shots. He can play any course and dominate because his ability to work the ball. He practically plays with old school clubs. He still uses forged blades that go nowhere on a mishit. He used that PT15 well into 2002-2003. I just dont really see a comparison to Jack Nicklaus-Tiger is the best ever if he ended his career right now. If you ask any old time player like billy casper, lee trevino, or arnold palmer to throw away all of the statistics and say who is the better golfer talent wise---they would say Eldrick Woods

[leftie39]

Right now Tiger is the best.Golf courses and equipment have improved so much that it is hard to compare older golfers with current ones.

[B-17 Pilot]

. . .Jack Nicklaus was an awesome golfer and was a tremendous influence in the game of golf. . .no doubt! However, in Jack's era there were 6-10 top golfers then the rest. Now there are 50 that can win in any given week. . .! Except they don't because Tiger is THAT good! Equipment has gotten much better than when Jack played that certainly contributes to the distance of drives today and the accuracy due to wedges and better balls. The bottom line is that as good as Jack and Arnie and whoever else you want to name was. . .Tiger is unquestionably the best. You probably heard Hank Aaron say last week that Tiger has dominated his sport unlike anyone in the history of sport!! Hammerin Hank knows a thing or two about skill level and what it takes to be the best! Not only is Tiger #1 in skill level (did you see that putt today??!!) he has the best concentration bar none, and is the best putter the game has ever seen.

Mike

[leftie39]

Yes, after that 25' putt I will admit he is hard to beat today.It is almost impossible to compare golfers today with golfers of the past.You don't compare a B-17 with the B-29 or how about the stealth bomber?

[kekoa]

Definitely tiger.

[MrKadash]

I grew up with Jack (late 70's and 80's Jack), and he's my favorite. I can't dismiss Tiger's greatness and what he has accomplished in his career to date. Definately the greatest I have ever seen.

[Hank]

I don't see any part of his game that puts Jack in front of Tiger. I mean really, it is BEYOND incredible what Tiger has accomplished already in his short career.

[tomc]

Tiger is the man.

[mestep13]

I wish we could see them go head-to-head in there prime - but I'd put my money on Tiger!

[mestep13]

I wish we could see them go head-to-head in their prime - but I'd put my money on Tiger!

[BASHERBAKER69]

its very hard to say-it would be a close run thing.

if Tiger went back to Jack's era he wouldn't be allowed to play on the majority of courses, although he might be invited to carry his bag..lol.

So perhaps we ought to teleport Jack in to Tiger's era with all the technology and swing experts, dietitians etc!

I thing Jack would just pip it- he was so formidable as a player.

[djfeif]

tiger is talented