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

[j-rad]

I vote for Tiger.

[beachbreak]

Jack could hit hit 300 when he was in his 20/30's, with a persimmon wood and inferior golf ball. He usually scaled it back to keep it in the fairway. If he was in his 30's now and playing with today's equipment I think he could jump on it and hit it as far a Tiger. But, this is mere speculation, we will never know.

I still think Tiger must beat Jack's records to be considered the greater player.

[urbanknight]

who joins a golf forum and doesnt know the golden bear

Someone who doesn't play golf and only joined because he's thinking of trying it, which he is only thinking of doing because he thinks his wife should try it to improve her business relationships with clients and bosses who play and have invited her to play.

Notice my handicap? It wouldn't let me leave it blank, and I wasn't about to be an internet poser, so there you have it I'm sure if this becomes as addicting as cycling (I'm sure many of you know Lance but not Merckx or Major Taylor) I'll start knowing this important trivia. edit: I wasn't even sure if 300 was good until recently. I've been to a driving range once, and I think I got one ball almost 200 yards, one ball to land on my head, and everything else in between to represent rock skipping on a smooth pond.

[wedge player]

Someone who doesn't play golf and only joined because he's thinking of trying it, which he is only thinking of doing because he thinks his wife should try it to improve her business relationships with clients and bosses who play and have invited her to play.

o ok gotcha

[Technospaz]

I'd say Tiger only because he's in of my 'generation,' as opposed to Jack. From what I've see of Jack, I think he's amazing but never having followed his career, I don't know as much of him as I do of Tiger. And.. Tiger is simply amazing.

[HSip]

Someone who doesn't play golf and only joined because he's thinking of trying it, which he is only thinking of doing because he thinks his wife should try it to improve her business relationships with clients and bosses who play and have invited her to play.

Welcome aboard. Take some time and find out who Jack was/is and it will make you REALLY appreciate what Tiger is doing. Both are awesome talents in their own rights. Cheers

[nownot]

tiger because im to young for jack

[pepitko]

Tiger's got my vote, the new-age athlete type I guess

[chadwourth725]

tiger woods is the best player ever

[rtbuckshot]

I like them both, but I grew up watching Jack. And I still think he would win his share today.

[HSip]

I like them both, but I grew up watching Jack. And I still think he would win his share today.

Here's to the "old" guys remembering Jack. We may never know who's the greatest but one thing I can say is that the players of today wouldn't feel one bit better about looking in the rear view mirror and seeing Jack (in his prime) make a run at them. With both Jack and Tiger intimidation

IS the 15th club.

[Guest]

I was not around to see jack play in his prime but i must say some of the things that tiger does are unbelievable

[golferron]

tiger by a hair.

[OCdude12]

Jack for sure until Tiger retires

[bobsuruncle]

It's usually difficult to compare players from different eras. Having said that, Tiger is ahead of Jack on many fronts and on his way to surpassing most of Jack's records (except coming in 2nd at majors). So, with that in mind, I'm gonna say Tiger.

[Mr. D]

Tiger is one of those rare athletes who lives up to the hype.

[UFMatt]

Tiger is one of those rare athletes who lives up to the hype.

Agreed! I'd have to pick Tiger for the fact that I'm watching golf history when I watch him!

[golfbarefoot]

I don't think the debate can even start until they both have 18 majors..