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

[LBussy]

Can't take ANYTHING away from Tiger Woods ... but how long has he been a pro? The Golden Bear did 25 years in the majors before starting in the Champions Tour ... Tiger has a ways to go before that.

He may get there (and I hope he does) but being a bright new star is not the same as being a classic.

[GOLFSALOT00]

tiger just flat out dominates the field in a way nobody else will

[Igor]

I agree with sungho-kr except that I am a little cocerned about Tigre's swing. It is great now and very athleticetc, but can he keep this swing as he gets older? maybe he can for the next ten years, but when he's getting to his mid-foties??

[AmenCorner]

I agree with sungho-kr except that I am a little cocerned about Tigre's swing. It is great now and very athleticetc, but can he keep this swing as he gets older? maybe he can for the next ten years, but when he's getting to his mid-foties??

I think so. He is in such good shape, and it is a much more controlled swing then it was under Butch. Honestly, my swing style was very similar to Tigers (shorter backswing) under Butch and felt the same thing he did. Mainly, the lack of backswing giving you the feeling of not creating enough coil, therefore you really rush your downswing in order to create power.

Tiger's new swing creates more coil and more power naturally, that's a swing I think he can replicate for years to come. The only variable I see with Tiger is his putting. That seems to be the difference between winning or losing.....the close ones.

[albatross]

Tiger, hands down.

[nkjordan2323]

Its hard to compare these two when I have only lived through the Tiger era. Equipment is different as well as the competition. I can only say that from what Tiger has done and at the age he has accomplished all of this, you can only expect him to surpass everything Jack has done. The guy is just phenomenal. My guess is if you talk to someone who has been through both eras, you might get something different from them.

[BASHERBAKER69]

I think so. He is in such good shape, and it is a much more controlled swing then it was under Butch. Honestly, my swing style was very similar to Tigers (shorter backswing) under Butch and felt the same thing he did. Mainly, the lack of backswing giving you the feeling of not creating enough coil, therefore you really rush your downswing in order to create power.

Tiger is very buff, but his swing will eventually take its toll on his joints- its no good having tons of muscle but weak joints. The damage that he is doing to his knee and back cartillage will become evident in the next 10 years. At that point he will have to alter his swing and choose a technique that generates less power ( he will still be long enough). Look at tennis with Sampras, or football- the repetition and practice does take its toll. Tiger will have to slow down like most people.

[iacas]

Tiger is very buff, but his swing will eventually take its toll on his joints- its no good having tons of muscle but weak joints.

You don't know that he has weak joints. A knee is important, but it's just one knee and the effects of the surgeries might not exist until he's 45 or 50 (or perhaps he'll never seriously be affected by it).

And I'm not even sure how much we'll even see Tiger after he's 40. He might have 22 majors by then and be mostly retired and running his Foundation.

[Long&Right]

Jack atm. But I am a lot closer to saying Tiger than I thought I'd be this early in Tiger's career.

[Cameron]

For me, it has to be Tiger, no other golfer has taken every element of the game to the levels he has. Tiger is not only about the power game, he is the complete golfer in every way. Yes, Jack had more competition but its my opinion that golf had not nearly begun the revolution it is undergoing today (equipment, fitness, number of people playing, training aids etc), therefore players concentrated more on playing & winning. With sponsorships, golfers now have a more hectic schedule and arguably less time to practice with strain on playing more events due to sponsor money. Huge credit to Jack for being the golfer he was but Tiger is only just beginning his reign ...(my humble opinion)

[Lefty Links]

Tiger. Unless the knee is a bigger issue than he's letting on.

[Ruari]

Just gotta love Jack.

[HazardMagnet]

Had to vote Tiger, because He's happening now. But I Also remember seeing Jack in his prime as a kid. But I do have a copy of "Dorf on Golf" that never gets a chance to get dust on it. ~Tom B.

[Szar]

I would go into details but after 90 pages of good debate...I will make my answer short and say Tiger.

[adamo]

If they were playing each other... in their primes, I'd go with Tiger. If I had to pick my favorite and the one I'd rather play a round with... Jack

[Paulb66]

I rekon Tiger and Jack would both enjoy a round of golf at my home course www.rodagolfinfo.com We have a fantastic lifestyle here in Spain, so why don't you come over and have a round with us ;)

[Hokie2k5]

Tiger and it's not even close.....jack didn't have nearly the competition or difficulty of golf courses in his time.

[Lefty731PM]

Tiger and it's not even close.....jack didn't have nearly the competition or difficulty of golf courses in his time.

What a moronic comment. As dumb as I have seen.

You clearlyklnow nothing about the game of golf. Which courses are you referring to? All of those British Open courses that were built in the last five years? What is the point of commenting in these forums if you are not even interested in the game's history? Justin Timberlake is better than Beethoven too.