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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?

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I think it is so hard to compare across era's, just as any other sport. Equipment as well as the competetion is vastly different.

While this is true, the courses have also changed immensely. I read an article where they interviewed Gary Player about Augusta and he basically said they have made it totally different than it was when he was in his prime, way longer and much more dangerous. He even refered to it as brutal.

That being said, Jack will always be the greatest to me. He was my hero growing up and was everything I wanted to be. It is really not fair to compare the two yet because Tiger is in the middle of his career. Also why isnt Hogan a choice or Bobby Jones?
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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

turtleback
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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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Right now it would have to be Jack. I mean take a look at his 18 majors. And he finished second how many times again.... 10... 15...???!??! Don't get me wrong Tiger will eventually be the best to ever play the game, but if you are talking about who is the greatest player the game has ever seen RIGHT NOW, it would have to be Jack.

Maybe in 3 years after this discussion re-opens it will be Tiger because he will have broken Jack's 18 major mark. Isn't that what they always say as well... A golfers greatness is determined by the amount of majors he's won??

Right now its Jack
2-4 years from now, now doubt about it: TIGER
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Right now it would have to be Jack. I mean take a look at his 18 majors. And he finished second how many times again.... 10... 15...???!??! Don't get me wrong Tiger will eventually be the best to ever play the game, but if you are talking about who is the greatest player the game has ever seen RIGHT NOW, it would have to be Jack.

Not sure I ever wanted to get into this discussion, but Tiger is the best ever hands down for so many reasons it's disgusting. If he quit tomorrow I would feel the same way.

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I just keep thinking that golf was ever so much more difficult a few decades ago when The Bear was getting his triumphs. Just thing of size of driver club heads and skills with wcich these guys used their blade 1-irons! I am not saying golf is eays today, no sir, but modern equipments are compensating a lot.

So I value Jack more.
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My first experience with golf was watching Jack win the '86 Masters, beating out a stacked field of Kite, Watson, Seve, Norman, Price, Stewart, etc. I was pretty young then, and you all know, it's hard to shake off your childhood favorite.
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I'm old enough and lucky enough to watch Jack and now Tiger, both are amazing players but I think Tiger is the greatest, even if he stopped playing right wow, but that's just me.
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I haven't seen much of Jack, but from my (limited) viewing experience I'd go for Tiger. I enjoy watching him play, if for nothing else than the passion. :P

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many pros now use cavity irons and game improvement 900 cc ultra drivers to assist their games...


pro's in Jack's era used driver heads 3-5inches wide and ALL used bladed irons..

jack, tho i do love tiger

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many pros now use cavity irons and game improvement 900 cc ultra drivers to assist their games...

They also played 6700 yard courses....

I mean be honest with yourself, you take Tiger and give him those old clubs, I think he would stomp all over Jack.
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They also played 6700 yard courses....

Don't think so, Jack played against guys who weren't afraid to win (Arnold, Trevino, Watson, Player)

Name one guy that challenges Tiger like Jack was challenged...maybe Phil, but we are missing a few more names. Bottom Line...Who gives a S--T!!!!!!!! When or "if" Tiger breaks the 18, he's the greatest, conversation ended! I voted Tiger.

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My fav is Tiger, he just a hero of mine! He may lose his temper at time, but still....... hes my HERO!!!!!!

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cant really choose because I was just a youngster when Jack played...but I also think you cant really put them in the same category with all the new technology that has come about.

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