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

[SuperWade2]

I voted Tiger, primarily because I'm in his "age bracket" and I never saw Jack in his Prime... although he's still whoop me up and down in his current playing form..

SW2

[sjv8ty]

as far as winning goes I wouldn't take either does anyone remember Sam Snead? The man won 82 PGA Tour events! Or what about Bobby Jones? come one Tiger might get there but to say he's the best ever is ignorant

[Mizzy57]

Tiger Woods

[JPBayern]

I'm a huge fan of Tiger - his putting abilities (at least pre-surgery) were incredible. I love watching him snipe around the green from a few yards out.

[scottkim111]

I think considering todays information and technology, Jack was a creator, inventor, and an Einstein. He did not have the equipment nor the technology to help him. Tiger had all of the help, plus he was able to read Jacks books haha. Tiger is considered the better putter, and Jack is supposedly more consistent off the tee. I think it all boils down to money. Tiger gets paid more, so he trains harder haha. With the help of technology, Tiger has an advantage over Jack. He is also stronger than Jack, so when distance becomes necessary, there is another advantage. Therefore Tiger is better....

[opie]

At this point in time I go with Jack. Give it another 10 years and it certainly could be Tiger. This is what jumps out at me though (sorry if it's a repeat, I didn't read the whole thread)

Jack's Majors through the years.. Amazing.. In the 70's only 5 times not in the top 10. now this was Jack's 2nd full decade in Majors and Tiger hasn't gotten to that point yet in his career



Here's Tiger for comparative purposes

[DavidFehertysBike]

Jacks done, Tiger isnt. Its only natural to compare now, but when its all over i dont think its going to be much of a debate. Tiger FTW.

[bunkerputt]

Obviously the greatest is Rory Sabbatini. Followed by Sergio Garcia when he's striking the ball well. Followed by Old Tom Morris, in that order.

[Dominicfrank]

Love them both but Tiger is my generation but one of the best viewing days of Masters TV was when Jack played out of his mind about 10 years ago.

[EAGLES FAN]

I have only recently begun the sport of golf so Tiger

[rdurbin]

Jack because he is more in touch with the general public. Golf My Way is something that Jack wrote (with Bowden) while all of Tiger's stuff is written by people for him.

[jvalk21]

This is a tough call considering the advances in equipment between jack's time and tiger's. I think if jack was playing now instead of then he would have been the better player.

[chad1043]

As a younger guy (35) I would like to know why you would think that Jack now would be a better player. Just wondering how you go to your conclusion...

[shankapotamus]

This is a tough call considering the advances in equipment between jack's time and tiger's. I think if jack was playing now instead of then he would have been the better player.

Courses are harder too.

[chad1043]

I only ask because Tiger is in much better physical condition and I would say metal condition. Courses are way longer now, greens are much tougher. And the competition I would say is more closely matched.

[NativeTxn]

I think Jack might take it if he was in his prime now with the more modern equipment at his disposal, but we'll never know.

[Howie]

Tiger Woods has changed the face of golf like no other person. There is no denying Jack's talent, but Tiger has advanced the sport in the last 12 years so much further than anyone could have imagined.

[Acropo]

Different equipment, different courses, different competition so impossible to be definitive. But I like the way Jack interviews - what a gent!

In the years to come, Rory McIlroy might throw a few cats among these pigeons...