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

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  1. 1. Tiger or Jack: Who's the greatest golfer?

    • Tiger Woods is the man
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    • Jack Nicklaus is my favorite
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golferbabu Member

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Even if Tiger stopped playing competitively today, I would have to say that Tiger has been a more dominant golfer than Jack, Don't get me wrong Jack Nicklaus is a legend in his own right.

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For some reason, you have missed hundreds of posts that do accept that.  I've often said I can't even prove that Tiger would beat Vardon head to head, although I'd bet on him. What I CAN prove is

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Here ya go, right our of Jack's 1996 autobiography.  He is giving the third of his three reasons (equipment and fitness being the other) for the decline of the superstar in golf (re

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That's very unfair to Jack, since he played events well into his 60's.  It also distorts Tiger's record, since he played injured for several years. It would be more fair to look at the the period

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tiger, no doubt: he will still be winning after he is 90

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vw123 Newbie

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Too hard to compare. Tiger is the man today but if Jack had access to the same advances in modern technology as Tiger.........who knows?

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Tiger is the man!!!!

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gotboredwithmyname Newbie

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Jack was the best in his day and with equipment we probably couldn't use, but more importantly had the mental game to win when it counted and come up with the shots that mattered and boy could he putt!
However...Tiger has more shot making ability & is a better player technically. When it comes to mental - no-one can out-do him. His mental strength is awesome & a major part of his game compared to competitors.

Head-to-Head my money is on Tiger but it would be close!
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gortyl Established Member

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Even though I "grew up" on golf with Tiger, until El Tigre surpasses Jack's record of Majors, you have to give the benefit of the doubt to the Golden Bear.....the greatest ever (at least so far!)

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londonhusker Newbie

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They are both magical, bigger than life. I will still lean towards Jack at this point. We will know what the numbers say in another ten years, but will numbers provide all the answers? For instance, who IS the greatest home run hitter... Henry Aaron or Barry Bonds?

To both his advantage and disadvantage, Tiger still has a lot of career left to establish his place. Thank goodness we get him for many years to come.

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In Jack's day, it was always Jack and Arnie. Competition seemed limited. I think golphers as a whole are better these days, and Tiger can handle a higher level of competition. On the other hand, I'd say Jack was a more gracious golpher.
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Jack, cause his physic looks like most of the players I see on the course.

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I for Tiger. He's not just any phenomenon. I expect him to make history and records that will remain untouched for centuries to come.
davehtutk Newbie

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I only really know about tiger, but my dad would probley go for jack, but in my mind how can you not love a guy named Eldrick. thats just awsome, plus his dad was SF

CoreyR Newbie

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Well, I voted for Tiger but I do have a cool story about Jack. Growing up, my family had a home in Carmel, CA. Believe it or not, Jack Nicklaus use to rent our house from time to time. President Ford (I belive), may have been another President also rented our home. Growing up I never appreciated the game of golf. Since I started playing four years ago and also introduced my son Skyler to the game.

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