"Jack seemed to go for broke only when he was behind at the end of a tournament, and it was so impressive," says Player. Tiger likes to rub it in.". "My great gift has been energy," says Player, "but Jack had as much as I had. "Tiger has someone to compare his greatness," says Hubert Green. But you can beat them. Tiger knows a thing or two about winning a major when no one expects it, as his Masters win two years ago at age 43 was his first major title in over a decade. Tiger Woods fans – and sport fans in general – all held a collective gasp when news broke that the legendary golfer had been involved in a scary car crash. For those paying attention, some interesting parallels existed between Tiger Woods in 2020 and Jack Nicklaus in 1986 as we entered this week. Since Woods broke away from the pack in late 1999, no No. ", This ability to hunker down has been severely tested. Putting: Nicklaus' approach to putting was the most vital way in which he saved his juice. Now most tournaments are over a million bucks, with majors and the Players’ going over two million bucks. Jack Nicklaus vs.Tiger Woods, who is the greatest? Woods’ Masters win, 11 years after his last major victory and 14 years after his last Augusta triumph, evoked memories of Nicklaus’ own victory in … He just refused to get disgusted, and beat us with will. His most recent decision to curtail his work with Butch Harmon suggests he wants to be more self-reliant, in the Jones tradition. "Considering his talent and perfectionism, that took an incredible amount of patience. "It never ever entered my mind that there was any such thing as destiny," Nicklaus says. "I'm a lucky guy" is about as far as he goes to explain how it all happened. Then you look at Nicklaus, and that was amazing, too. Jack or Tiger? "Would you rip me?" Use that rule, babe.' The more pressure, the more fun. Nicklaus isn't second-guessing his approach, however. Tiger Woods vs. Jack Nicklaus By Jaime Diaz Photos by Scott Addison December 21, 2009 Two Masters: They never hooked up in the Masters, but … Jack had massive legs, which allowed him to perhaps be more stable on the downswing. Description. Nicklaus won his final major at the age of 46 at the 1986 Masters after a gap of six years, so Woods … They possess selective memories, were brought up by ultra-supportive parents, believe second place stinks, never quit and have been merciless closers and graceful losers. "Everyone had always told me to visualize shots, but I could never see the ball. It works both ways.". Other than the 1972 season, when he felt invaded by the intense scrutiny his pursuit of the Grand Slam drew, the older he got, the more Nicklaus seemed to enjoy the give and take with the media. Nicklaus at his physical peak in the early '60s was a marvel to his peers. More recently, he has altered his physical regimen to push less weight with more golf-specific exercises. But there’s been nobody as good as Tiger. But Woods has lost it -- slamming clubs or unleashing profanity -- on many occasions. With his improved method, Woods has lost a bit of distance but gained control. Hey Phil, 50 years old is older than 46. Unlike at any time in his life, he is in a maintenance mode, a difficult time for someone seeking constant improvement. Of course, Nicklaus was the master of dealing with the great career shortener -- frustration. When push comes to shove (which never really happens in an argument about the great game of golf, though the chances go up the longer you stay at the 19th hole), I easily have to go with Tiger. ", Even if he doesn't keep up his pace, Woods has another built-in advantage: He is chasing. 1 ranked golfer in the world; Player was No. But at 5-11 with short limbs, he needed to make a more complicated move -- a bigger hip turn and a lifting of the left heel -- to achieve the leverage produced more easily by Woods. That number - 15 - is second in golf history to Jack Nicklaus' 18. ", Woods' swing is the result of an obsessive attention since boyhood to incorporate the best traits of the best players. Jack took up golf at age 10, but until he won the Ohio Open in 1956, his golf exploits were limited to mostly local junior events. At the rate he's going, it's not such an awfully long haul. At the 1967 U.S. Open at Baltusrol, Nicklaus hit 61 of 72 greens in regulation, believed to be a record for that championship. In doing so, he … Nicklaus' first period of laziness snuck up on him after his victory at the 1967 U.S. Open, but it took his father's death in 1970 to make him realize it. ", Adds Dave Stockton: "He has shocked us like nobody ever has shocked a group of athletes. He's primed. It gave him 80 career wins, second only to...Tiger Woods vs. Jack Nicklaus… They're coming fast.". And in some important ways, more so than Woods. But when you look at Tiger, there's nothing like it in history. "Especially in the '60s, you'd see a lot of majors where at the end there would be only five or six guys within 10 strokes," says Rodgers. In this episode, we look at the two men who have the most green jackets, the most major tournament wins, and the most illustrious careers in the history of golf. “You just watch it all day long and you say, ‘This is a man who is possessed. With Woods' talent a given, the heart of the matter is longevity. 4, and Trevino was ranked fifth. Irina Shayk takes daughter Lea de Seine and their dog for a walk in New York. Killer instinct: No one ever questioned Jack Nicklaus' killer instinct. READ | Mickelson wins PGA at 50 to become oldest major champion. ", Nicklaus knows best how tough that battle is. Ever. - … Phil was killing it on Twitter after his PGA Championship win. The expansiveness of his answers earned him the locker-room nickname "Carnac," after the all-knowing Johnny Carson character, but those who covered him appreciated his willingness to provide detailed insight into his life and golf. "It actually makes having the killer instinct easier, because that's what professional athletes do, and it's not personal.". It's highly doubtful that the already ultra-wealthy Woods will ever feel similar pressures to keep playing. "I never once saw Jack Nicklaus lose his poise on the golf course," says David Graham. His father was a successful pharmacist who was his son's biggest fan and best friend. Tiger Woods loved what he saw from Phil Mickelson. Woods also had a stable upbringing and close relationship with his parents, but from the age of 8 he has led a highly structured life geared to success in competitive golf. Style of play: Nicklaus' tee-to-green style was designed to reduce, not induce, internal stress. More stories from Tiger Woods. "The Nicklaus house is always full of people -- kids, grandkids, friends -- and Barbara is like the CEO," says Nicklaus adviser Chris Roderick. Hello friends. Anger management: Partly because of natural makeup, and partly due to will, Nicklaus' temperament was built to last. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. While both have had to face quality competition to get their wins, I’d have to side with Tiger’s era being deeper than Nicklaus’ era. "He would just work all day and just go and go and go. ", Normalcy: Nicklaus grew up in a tightly knit, upper-middle-class family in Columbus. He was raised to believe that the forces in his life are, in his father's words, "a directed scenario.". That's what works best for me.". Compartmentalization: Though Nicklaus was often second-guessed for having too many interests to focus on golf -- whether it was family, course architecture, running his company or hunting and fishing -- he has no doubt they kept him energized. Nicklaus had to negotiate with bankers in deals that cost him millions, but in the midst of that, he produced his greatest victory, the 1986 Masters. Through their elevated senses, Woods has connected with just what it took to win 20 major championships, while Nicklaus understands why Woods has the capacity to win even more.

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