Jump to content
IGNORED

Who is on Golf's Mount Rushmore?

iacas

By iacas,
in Tour Talk

 Share
Note: This thread is 1200 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

  • 1 month later...
  • Replies 181
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Dr. Manhattan
Dr. Manhattan

There are 3 that I would have as locks. Jones, Nicklaus, Woods. The 4th spot is between Hogan and Arnold. It's a tough one to choose for me because Hogan's accomplishments are incredible. But Arnold's

DaveP043
DaveP043

I'd say Jones, Hogan, Palmer, and Nicklaus.  Tiger will be added as soon as he retires.

Bucki1968
Bucki1968

Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

Posted Images

ThreePutt Member

ThreePutt

Donald Ross, Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Old Tom Morris 

Nicklaus and Palmer would be under construction and Tiger would be scheduled next.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 7 months later...
70sSanO Great Member

70sSanO

My four would be:

Bobby Jones:  As arguably the founding father of modern golf in America, he deserves a spot.

Arnold Palmer:  Beyond being the quintessential ambassador of golf, he was the original "brand" in the sport.  He turned that umbrella in to hundred of millions of dollars.

Jack Nicklaus:  In his era, no one had the influence that Jack had on the game.  It is hard to say if Jack or Arnie had more influence on the explosion of golf courses built in the 60's and 70's, but I know of a dozen 9 hole munis close to where I grew up that are all gone.

Tiger Woods:  He is simply the greatest to play the game.  He changed the way it was played and brought millions to the sport.  Today he is "the" brand worldwide.  I would not be surprised if one day he becomes the logo.

John

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

snapfade Great Member

snapfade

(edited)

download.jpgSeriously though, Id remove Shooter McGavin and replace him with Payne Stewart.

Edited by snapfade
added text
  • Funny 1

 :tmade: Stealth2 driver, 3 hybrid. :ping: G410 Fairway  :titleist: 5-AW  :vokey: 52/56/60 SM9

:tmade: Spider Tour X putter

:snell: MTB Prime X, :adidas: Tour360 22

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

  • Moderator
boogielicious Incredible Member

boogielicious

  • Moderator
10 hours ago, snapfade said:

download.jpgSeriously though, Id remove Shooter McGavin and replace him with Payne Stewart.

 

Mr Larson will make you put Shooter back. They're buds now.

Mr Larson.jpg

Scott

Titleist, Edel, Scotty Cameron Putter, Snell - AimPoint - Evolvr - MirrorVision

My Swing Thread

boogielicious - Adjective describing the perfect surf wave

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1
1

Ben Great Member

Ben

Historically: Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, Bobby Jones 

Truthfully: Ben Hogan, Fred Couples, Reteif Goosen, Curtis Strange.

Fantastically: Ben Hogan, Fred Couples, Brooks Koepka, Payne Stewart

Callaway RazrFit Extreme 9.5 w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XHot Pro 15* 3Wood w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XTour 18* 2h w/S300
Callaway XHot Pro 4/5 irons w/S300
Callaway XForged III 5-PW irons w/S300
Callaway Forged 52*/58* Wedges
Odyssey 7 Versa 90
Callaway Hex Black Tour

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 11 months later...
Billy Z Great Member

Billy Z

(edited)

:-DSomehow John Daly has got to fit on the mountain side, don't you think?

Edited by Billy Z

Thomas Gralinski, 2458080

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1

  • Administrator
iacas Hall of Fame Member

iacas

  • Author
  • Administrator

Who are you asking? Because, uhhhh, no?

Erik J. Barzeski — ⛳ I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • Author, Lowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

Check Out: New Topics | TST Blog | Golf Terms | Instructional Content | Analyzr | LSW | Instructional Droplets

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Dunit507 Dedicated Member

Dunit507

First answer that comes to my mind is everyone who has won all 4 majors for the men’s side.

Ping G400 9 degree driver, 3 Wood and 3 Hybrid, Ping 2016 G 4-UW,  Ping Glide Forged Pro 52 degree, Ping Glide 2.0 WS 56 degree, Ping Craz-E Putter, Titleist Tour Soft balls

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1

Guy In Lyon Member

Guy In Lyon

Who IS on golf's "Mount Rushmore"?

Nobody, because there isn't one.

Who SHOULD be on golf's "Mount Rushmore"?

Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogen and Arnold Palmer.

  • Booooooooo 1

:ping: G400 SFT driver @ 12 degrees

:ping: G410 3-wood @ 16 degrees, G410 7-wood @ 22 degrees, G410 5-hybrid @ 26 degrees,

:ping: G410 7, 8 & 9 irons, Glide 3.0 wedges @ 46, 52 & 58 degrees

:ping:  Craz-E [Platinum) putter

:cleveland: Smart Sole 4.0 C chipper

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

turtleback Super Member

turtleback

8 hours ago, Guy In Lyon said:

Who IS on golf's "Mount Rushmore"?

Nobody, because there isn't one.

Who SHOULD be on golf's "Mount Rushmore"?

Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogen and Arnold Palmer.

It would be interesting to see what criteria was used that ignored the 2 GOATs in whichever order.

11 hours ago, Dunit507 said:

First answer that comes to my mind is everyone who has won all 4 majors for the men’s side.

That would be Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.  One too many, if you limit yourself to the traditional 4.

But then again, what the hell do I know?

Rich - in name only

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

Guy In Lyon Member

Guy In Lyon

6 hours ago, turtleback said:

It would be interesting to see what criteria was used that ignored the 2 GOATs in whichever order.

My criteria for my choices would be influence on the game throughout its history, achievement on the course, and, in general, being a class act and a credit to golf.

Tiger loses out by the last standard.

(How do you explain TWO "Greatest Of All Time"s?)

:ping: G400 SFT driver @ 12 degrees

:ping: G410 3-wood @ 16 degrees, G410 7-wood @ 22 degrees, G410 5-hybrid @ 26 degrees,

:ping: G410 7, 8 & 9 irons, Glide 3.0 wedges @ 46, 52 & 58 degrees

:ping:  Craz-E [Platinum) putter

:cleveland: Smart Sole 4.0 C chipper

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

turtleback Super Member

turtleback

2 hours ago, Guy In Lyon said:

My criteria for my choices would be influence on the game throughout its history, achievement on the course, and, in general, being a class act and a credit to golf.

Tiger loses out by the last standard.

(How do you explain TWO "Greatest Of All Time"s?)

It is a bow of courtesy to the people bound up in their nostalgia about Jack and unwilling to look at the objective facts that indicate that he was surpassed as GOAT by Tiger long ago.  Cf., the massive thread on the topic.

Thanks for sharing your criteria.  I disagree with them, but you are certainly free to choose your own criteria.

But then again, what the hell do I know?

Rich - in name only

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

mcanadiens Super Member

mcanadiens

(edited)

The fatal flaw in this entire thread is the limitation of four players. If someone were designing a monument to the most important golfers of all time, you'd have to have more.

Vardon, Jones, Hagen, Hogan, Palmer, Nicklaus and Woods all strike me as incredibly important people. Leaving one of them off seems like a travesty.

Also, in today's day and age, you'd get some pissed off people if a woman didn't make it. Not sure who that would be. Sorenstam, Mickey Wright, Zaharias, Lopez maybe?

Edited by mcanadiens
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1

Vinsk Incredible Member

Vinsk

6 hours ago, turtleback said:

you are certainly free to choose your own criteria.

And nobody exercised ( abused ) this more than Jack.🤭

  • Like 1

:ping: G25 Driver Stiff :ping: G20 3W, 5W :ping: S55 4-W (aerotech steel fiber 110g shafts) :ping: Tour Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* :nike: Method Putter Floating clubs: :edel: 54* trapper wedge

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1

turtleback Super Member

turtleback

On 1/1/2021 at 8:36 AM, mcanadiens said:

The fatal flaw in this entire thread is the limitation of four players. If someone were designing a monument to the most important golfers of all time, you'd have to have more.

Vardon, Jones, Hagen, Hogan, Palmer, Nicklaus and Woods all strike me as incredibly important people. Leaving one of them off seems like a travesty.

Also, in today's day and age, you'd get some pissed off people if a woman didn't make it. Not sure who that would be. Sorenstam, Mickey Wright, Zaharias, Lopez maybe?

It is a Mount Rushmore, not a Hall of Fame.

  • Like 1

But then again, what the hell do I know?

Rich - in name only

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

Note: This thread is 1200 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-15%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope.

  • Popular Now

  • Posts

    • StuM
      2024 TST Outing - June 1/2 @ EagleSticks and Virtues

      By StuM ·

      No, they will collect the "Stay & Play" cost at the Virtues on Sunday. I was a little surprised by that, I would collect on Saturday, but I guess the person doing the reservations & bills is located at the Virtues.  I think we can trust that none of us are going to run out on the bill and leave us in a lurch.
    • billchao
      2024 TST Outing - June 1/2 @ EagleSticks and Virtues

      By billchao ·

      Thanks for following up. Since you're going to be booking the stay and play packages, does that mean you have to put up the money up front?
    • Ty_Webb
      Is This Club Blatantly Sandbagging?

      By Ty_Webb ·

      They're playing 16 games in each match though. Don't need much of an advantage before that number of players significantly loads things in their favor. The other team has to win 8.5 games to beat them. At a 65/35 split, that's a lot and pretty unlikely (about 10% of the time).
    • billchao
      Is This Club Blatantly Sandbagging?

      By billchao ·

      Why does the second sentence have to be true? If they're used to playing a tough course that's improperly rated, they're going to both have inflated indexes and have higher skills relative to them. If their home course features a variety of different challenges, I don't see why their game wouldn't travel well. And on the flip side, some courses and their members take pride in how hard their course is and how tough it's rated, and that bit of vanity ends up hurting them in these kinds of competitions.
    • StuM
      2024 TST Outing - June 1/2 @ EagleSticks and Virtues

      By StuM ·

      I discussed it today but can call back and re-confirm.  I would love to be wrong on that point. Note: That may have been before they changed the hotel due to lack of room at Hampton Inn. Update on Friday Hotel: If I can give a count to EagleSticks they can get us a discount on Friday night at the hotel.  I do not have the $$ but should be much lower than the $249 the hotel quoted me. I do not have my list with me for the Friday hotels but if you want one, please post ASAP and I will get the rate and get them held. Thanks @billchao for catching this.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept
The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...