Poll: Will Tiger Break Jacks Major Record?

[Pigems]

Now that he’s healthy and playing well again, this question comes back into play. So, what do you think? Does he do it? Yes, No, Maybe. Feel free to explain the reasoning behind your answers below. I’m curious to see where the majority stands after the Win on the weekend.

 

Also, if he does break the record. Does he become the official undisputed GOAT?

 

Have a great day everyone, thanks for stopping by and voting. :)

[FIRs&GIRs&3-Putts]

No and yes.

[evgolfer]

Winning majors isn't automatic even if you're a professional at the top of your game and you are a multiple major winner. (And despite my occasional blustery pro-Tiger rhetoric in other threads).

 

A lot of things have to happen for Tiger to win even one more major. Two of those things are he has to stay healthy, and he has to beat the very best of this game.

 

I think he has two majors, a Masters and an Open Championship, within his ability. But 4 or 5 more? At 42 years old, with his injuries? Hard to say.

 

One thing I know though, we'll all be watching closely.

[MtlJeff]

He's already the GOAT but no he won't break the record, almost no chance.

[FootWedge16]

I think he'll end up with 90 tour victories and 15 majors.

 

He's already the undisputed GOAT, so no problem there.

[jdl]

I vote no for the first, just not enough chances left for him. Second seems to be a trick question.

[bscinstnct]

Last year I would have said no way

 

Now, its almost worth entertaining.

 

If he wins the Masters or US Open next year. Im thinking he could get there for sure

[gatorpedsMD]

YES

[cdnglf]

total # majors won in the history of golf, by age

 

43 6

44 3

45 2

46 2

48 1

[Darth Putter]

Last year I would have said no way

 

Now, its almost worth entertaining.

 

If he wins the Masters or US Open next year. Im thinking he could get there for sure

 

2019 majors locations

 

Augusta

Bethpage

Pebble Beach

Royal Portrush

 

in just sixteen weeks

 

one hot streak

 

[gatorpedsMD]

Tiger

 

Phil wants strokes. I think that line up looks favorable for TW

[Pigems]

I vote no for the first, just not enough chances left for him. Second seems to be a trick question.

 

Not a trick question at all, It was a completely honest question. I’ve seen people argue that even if Tiger breaks the record that Jacks 2nd place finishes keep him ahead, so I figured I should include it in the poll. Tiger is already the GOAT as far as I’m concerned. :)

[bscinstnct]

# majors won in the history of golf, by age

 

43 6

44 3

45 2

46 2

48 1

 

Hogan won 3 in one year when he was 40 or 41.

 

And I wouldnt compare a health TW in his 40s to a general list of golfers. Especially given what a 42 year old TW has accomplished in one season after a 2 year layoff and spinal surgery.

 

Not saying its a slam dunk. But if he gets one early next year, the possibility is back on the table, I think.

 

Last year I would have said no way

 

Now, its almost worth entertaining.

 

If he wins the Masters or US Open next year. Im thinking he could get there for sure

 

2019 majors locations

 

Augusta

Bethpage

Pebble Beach

Royal Portrush

 

in just sixteen weeks

 

one hot streak

 

 

Ha! Nice one ; )

[jdl]

Tiger is already the GOAT as far as I'm concerned. :)

 

I rest my case. :)

[drewtaylor21]

I like how Jack has been answering this one for a few years. Something along the lines of "It's possible, but he's still got to go out and do it."

 

To me, I think it all depends on if/when he gets #15. I think it's a pretty big mental hurdle for him, but if he's able to clear it once again, AND the body allows him to play for a few more years after, then I think it's legitimately possible.

[sdandrea]

A year ago, I would have voted no. I voted maybe today. I'm watching him with a lot more interest now, but majors are HARD to win.

[Finbarr Saunders]

He is getting closer to Gary Player as the second best, i voted no and yes

[gatorpedsMD]

Lol @ Gary player better than Tiger.... LMAO

[bscinstnct]

Lol @ Gary player better than Tiger.... LMAO

 

Well, its progress.

 

It seems TW is growing on finbarr.

[Shilgy]

Lol @ Gary player better than Tiger.... LMAO

It is simple math... 18>14 165>100 :cheesy:

[Darth Putter]

https://twitter.com/RyderCupUSA/status/1044645437385445376/video/1

 

 

Tiger's Mt. Rushmore of golf

 

"Snead, Jones, Nicklaus, Me."

 

I will assume that is in reverse order from 4 to 1.

[wildcatden]

"If yes, does he become undisputed GOAT?" How could you answer NO to this question?

 

In that scenario, he would have more majors than Jack (let's say 19) and at current level he would have a minimum of 85 PGA Tour wins. If that's not the GOAT, there never was one.

[gatorpedsMD]

"If yes, does he become undisputed GOAT?" How could you answer NO to this question?

 

In that scenario, he would have more majors than Jack (let's say 19) and at current level he would have a minimum of 85 PGA Tour wins. If that's not the GOAT, there never was one.

 

Jim Jebow the GOAT

[Chip32]

Say he has 4-5 more good years thats 16-20 opportunities to win 5 more

 

It's a stretch - but plausible

[Pigems]

"If yes, does he become undisputed GOAT?" How could you answer NO to this question?

 

In that scenario, he would have more majors than Jack (let's say 19) and at current level he would have a minimum of 85 PGA Tour wins. If that's not the GOAT, there never was one.

 

While I agree with you, 4 people have voted No so far. I’d like to know what Tiger would have to do to be the GOAT for those people? 20 majors, 95 wins?

[redfirebird08]

No for both questions. I think Hogan has just as much of a claim for the GOAT title as Tiger or Jack.

[cdnglf]

"If yes, does he become undisputed GOAT?" How could you answer NO to this question?

 

In that scenario, he would have more majors than Jack (let's say 19) and at current level he would have a minimum of 85 PGA Tour wins. If that's not the GOAT, there never was one.

 

While I agree with you, 4 people have voted No so far. I’d like to know what Tiger would have to do to be the GOAT for those people? 20 majors, 95 wins?

 

20 2nds in majors....

[Ghostwedge]

Up until this past week i gave Tiger ZERO chance of winning another Major. My reason?

I thought surely Rory, Dustin, JT, Rose, Spieth, etc. at least one of the top 10-15 players in the world would rise to the occasion and deny him the win. The Tour Championship is pretty close to a Major, they couldn’t close the deal. So Tiger may win another Major or two. He won’t pass Jack in my book though, we measure greatness by championships won in all sports. Golf is no different, Jack’s Major record is the GOAT. j m o

[Potatohead]

I would be much more inclined to say yes if he wins the Masters. If he wins at Augusta, it's on like a Christian girl's prom dress.

[redfirebird08]

https://twitter.com/...5445376/video/1

 

 

Tiger's Mt. Rushmore of golf

 

"Snead, Jones, Nicklaus, Me."

 

I will assume that is in reverse order from 4 to 1.

 

Surprised he put Snead above Hogan or Arnold.