Jack played in 164 majors.With all due respect:
Major victories: Jack 18 Tiger 15
Major runner-us: Jack 19 Tiger 7
Masters: Jack 6 Tiger 5
US Opens Jack 4 Tiger 3
PGA Jack 5 Tiger 4
British Opens Jack 3 Tiger 3
Jack Nicklaus = GOAT
"The men's major golf championships, also known simply as the majors, are the four most prestigious events in professional golf. The competitions are the Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship, contested annually."That stat doesn't mean we you think it means.
I was referring to the runner-up finishes. And I was also about to point out how many more Majors Jack played than Tiger has but Roboto took care of that."The men's major golf championships, also known simply as the majors, are the four most prestigious events in professional golf. The competitions are the Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship, contested annually."
I guess I could have added in the British Amateur and the US Amateur since they were once considered majors at one time.
No. Long live Finless.10 years later... Maybe we can now shut this thread down.
This is true, although 70 of those were after Jack was Tiger's current age.Jack played in 164 majors.
Tiger has played in 81.
Wtf dad?Been telling you guys for years. Was only a matter of time. Greatest day of my life!
The crowds strongly disliked Tiger as recently as just a few years ago. Today they were chanting his name. Funny how that pendulum swings.Wut?
How many of his runner ups were after tigers current age?This is true, although 70 of those were after Jack was Tiger's current age.
Not sure where you got that idea. Golf crowds have been all about Tiger since he was an amateur.The crowds strongly disliked Tiger as recently as just a few years ago. Today they were chanting his name. Funny how that pendulum swings.
What? Crowds have been nuts about him since he debuted.The crowds strongly disliked Tiger as recently as just a few years ago. Today they were chanting his name. Funny how that pendulum swings.
This is so far from the truth, it's impossible to make a more inaccurate claim. Impossible.The crowds strongly disliked Tiger as recently as just a few years ago. Today they were chanting his name. Funny how that pendulum swings.
Yep. I don’t care for the guy, but I have to give him credit. Amazing performance.Not really a golf guy, but that was pretty fun to watch. Happy for Tiger, that is a pretty amazing comeback
One. So if you really want to compare then, Jack had only 36 compared to Tiger's 22, at the same age.How many of his runner ups were after tigers current age?
Do you think the competition is equal between the two golfers?One. So if you really want to compare then, Jack had only 36 compared to Tiger's 22.
Ok. Find one.After his "transgressions" came out you cannot deny the crowds turned on him. Dude its not even close. I am sure there are youtube vids giving examples of this. People catcalling and such.
Lol it probably made him even more popular. Gtfo with his.After his "transgressions" came out you cannot deny the crowds turned on him. Dude its not even close. I am sure there are youtube vids giving examples of this. People catcalling and such.
This is tough to say. Jack had to play against the likes of Palmer, Player, Watson, Trevino, who have about 30 major wins between them. I don't know the comparable major winners for Tiger although Phil's five is probably the most among current players. Also, Jack didn't do it with the current technology while he didn't play the current longer courses.Do you think the competition is equal between the two golfers?
This. I didn't like young Tiger but am so glad that older Tiger won today. He has battled back from a lot, even if some of thos battles were his own doing. It's great TV when he is in the hunt. Hope his back holds up so we can continue enjoy watching greatnessNot really a golf guy, but that was pretty fun to watch. Happy for Tiger, that is a pretty amazing comeback
Not sure all the philandering led to a torn ACL, a torn Achilles, multiple microdiscectomies, and back fusion surgery in addition to broken bones, other surgeries, and less noteworthy injuries.Good on you Tiger. I was convinced you were finished.
11 years between majors and he's still only 43? So he had 14 at 32, insane. Were it not for the power of the #####, he'd have 25 by now.
...and all those guys had the benefit of playing on a watered-down PGA tour that didn't come close to featuring all the best players in the world.Jack had to play against the likes of Palmer, Player, Watson, Trevino, who have about 30 major wins between them.
YesDo you think the competition is equal between the two golfers?
I disagree. Competition was harder for Jack during his peak years than tiger in his peak years. What Jack did is more remarkable than what tiger has done so far.Stupid to compare. Its a completely different game now. Apples to baseballs. Not even remotely comparable
He won the Masters by 12 shots. And the US Open by 15 shots.That being said, tiger is the best golfer I've ever seen. What he did today against that leaderboard is far more impressive than any of his previous wins. This is his greatest victory
Jack would have hit the current ball 350-370 and won 30 majors. He was hitting balata balls with wooden drivers over 300yds, 50 years ago.Yes
Do you think Jack would have been a better or worse golfer with today's golf balls and equipment and tech for his playing career?
WatThe crowds strongly disliked Tiger as recently as just a few years ago. Today they were chanting his name. Funny how that pendulum swings.
Against lesser players in his prime. He is now old and he's playing guys that routinely fly it past him. He hasn't won crap in 10 years, everyone gave up on him. He had to come from behind. It's beyond impressive. This will go down as one of the greatest days in golf history and be reshown for 30 years or moreHe won the Masters by 12 shots. And the US Open by 15 shots.
I am not sure I am on board with the first part. Jack played against the best of his era. Tiger played against the best of his generation. Fans of any current era of sports will always claim that the current participants in their sport are way better than those from a different era. Like you said, the comparison is between peers of their time, not players across time.Top to bottom Tiger plays against tougher competition. Tiger helped create a lot of that competition.
It is futile trying to compare eras.
Meh not sure id agree.In their Primes Jack's competition was harder on a whole compared to Tiger's prime.
Today's era is tougher than both of those because of Tiger, imo
Did however lead to a broken windshield.Not sure all the philandering led to a torn ACL, a torn Achilles, multiple microdiscectomies, and back fusion surgery in addition to broken bones, other surgeries, and less noteworthy injuries.
Thank you.Per the Action Network's Tweet:
5 to 1 to tie Jack
10-1 to beat Jack
And to think Otis was getting harassed for not paying an unfinished bet. Watson had a shot at the British in his 60s.