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Tiger or Jack? Who do you think is the greatest golfer of all time? 🐻🐯🐐

Tiger, won US open by 15, Masters by 12. He changed the way courses were built. His dominant years > anyone else's.

Jack is the GOAT. Tiger had the greatest decade of any golfer. From 1997 to 2008 Tiger won 14 major championships but then he did not win another major until the 2019 Masters. He practically disappeared from major championship golf for a decade during his prime years. Jack's record in the major championships is a great accomplishment. He won all four majors after the age of 38 years of age. He won three majors after the age of 40. He finished second three times after the age of 40 in majors, in the 81 Masters to Tom Watson. The 82 U.S. Open again to Watson and the 83 PGA Championship to Hal Sutton. Jack was consistent for three decades of Major Championship golf and over the years he competed against a collection of golf's greatest players. To me, some of Jack's greatest golfing moments were the times he lost. Epic matches with great players. How many times did Jack finish 2nd in a Major to Watson, Trevino, and Palmer? Great player's careers were defined by their ability to beat Jack Nicklaus. Tiger never had that defining moment with another great player of his generation in a Major Championship. Maybe it is not Tiger's fault that he entered golf when the great players of the time were in decline. Norman, Faldo, Ballesteros, and Stewart. Tiger entered golf when the field was weak of men who knew how to compete and win a major championship. However, Jack immediately had to compete against Player, Palmer, Casper, all major champions in their prime. If a player's career is defined in the major championships. Jack Nicklaus is the greatest of all time.

Jack...a golfing legend both on and off the course. A true love story with Barbara and a family man. A real man's legacy is more than professional records.

jack is the goat

Tiger Woods legend did not start at the 97 Masters. It started when he won 6 usga amateurs in a row!

Why does the media continue to make the 18 versus 15 majors the benchmark as the only measuring bar? Do they realize that Tiger has 81 tour victories to Jack's 73 and he's still only 43 years old.. why is that conversation not even discussed? Stop already.... Tiger is the best golfer in the history of golf. Period!

Lets break this down: *Driving/Fairway woods - Nicklaus. I Have to give this to Jack, just as long relative to his opponents in his heyday but probably a little straighter. Both had/have the power to hit super high or low at will. *Long irons - Tie. Nicklaus was famous for his towering long irons, Tiger for his super accurate 'Stinger' *Medium Irons - Tie. Both had the control over the ball where they could move the ball into the pin with a fade or draw at will, not much to choose here, both are awesome mid iron players. *Short Irons - Woods. No contest here Tiger is right up there with the best short iron players of all time, his control of trajectory and spin and therefore distance control is second to none. *Short game - Woods. At his best Tiger's short game is the best ever seen, the stats back this up too. By his own admission Nicklaus never really was amazing around the greens. *Putting - Tie. Nothing to choose between them here, both amazing clutch putters, both great technically. *Mindset - Tie. Both Tiger and Nicklaus had that aura where those around then found ways to lose while they remained as solid as a rock. You think Tiger has lost that now? Maybe not - witness the last nine holes at The Masters.... Both were super intelligent out on the course knowing when to stay safe and stay in the hunt when others got distracted by a dangerous flag. *Conclusion - I don't think there is much doubt that across most sports the general standard is higher now than at any point in the past. There is so much competition now and although there have been great champions in Nicklaus' era there are many more 'complete' players now with the physical and mental skills to compete and contend in every tournament they play in. The game has changed massively from when Tiger won his first major and his most recent. He now has to compete with and beat an entire generation of players who have grown up and taken inspiration from his athletic approach to the game. The fact that he can still compete and beat them even after his injuries, surgeries and other issues speaks volumes. I have to give the nod to Tiger

Nicklaus is the 🐐

Jack is the GOAT, even Tiger admits it. Jack won more majors, had stronger competition and was on top for a longer time.

If you watch some of the old Gulf Wide World of Golf matches where Nicklaus was playing where they tell you how far the drives are hit, on the holes where being long was a big advantage (i.e. the par 5's) Nicklaus would hit it out over 290...with the old crappy wooden drivers with metal shafts and the old mushy balata ball. Just using the new balls he would have gained 30+ yds and probably the same with a new club, so in today's world Jack in his prime would be hitting his drives 340 or 350.

The real difference is longevity. Jack dominated golf for almost 20 years. Tiger dominated for about half that time. After age 32, Jack won 6 Majors and came in 2nd 7 times. After age 32, Tiger won 1 Major and came in 2nd one time.

People claim that Tiger had weaker competition than Jack. This is not true. The reason it looks like Tiger had weaker competition is because Tiger was incredibly dominant. This is a man who won four majors in a row. He won more than 25% of all the tournaments he started in. Jack only won about 13%. When Tiger was gone, golf became more competitive and "no names" started winning majors. Here's an analogy: Imagine a cluster of asteroids in space, one far larger than the others. The massive asteroid will attract far more space debris. Remove the larger object, and the space debris will be spread more evenly among the smaller objects. Now, the collection of space debris appears to be "more competitive". Also, Let's not forget that Jack played in the 60s and 70s. Golf wasn't exactly open and accessible to everyone back then, now was it? Look somebody had to say it. Jack started playing at country clubs in the 50s. Could black kids play at those country clubs? Asians? Hispanics? No, no, and no. Jack was the best among the rich white golfers who were allowed to play. Tiger has faced competition from multiple continents. He is the best in the world. Big difference.

Jacks lowest year average score was 69.87. Tiger Woods, 68.17. Also, Tiger plays against better competition and real international competition. Tigers had far bigger stroke victories. In one major he won by 15 strokes. His 1997 Masters was 12 stroke. Jack only won one by 7 strokes. Tiger has 82 career victories to Jack's 73. Tiger wins 22.8% of his tournaments, Jack 18.4%. Tiger won 3 Amateur tournaments in a row, Jack two. Plus, I don't recall anyone designing a course so Jack couldn't win it. They did for Tiger.

Tiger placed first or second 22 times in 87 majors or 25%, Jack placed first or second 38 times in 164 majors or 23%, but Jack played in his last major when he was 65 years old!!! Unless Tiger plays until he’s 65 and passes Jack I’d say we have to give the GOAT award to Jack.

It’s 18-15, there ya go, and don’t talk Jack had no competition, Trevino, Watson, Player, and Palmer kept Jack from winning 25 or more, easily.....

Both Nicklaus and Tiger are great winners and dominated their competition. To me, the biggest difference that made Jack the greatest...he was gracious in defeat. I remember Tiger not showing up at the PGA Championship trophy presentation when he lost the lead on the final day and finished second. Every competitor hates losing, but, the other guy flat out beat him. Show some class and respect for the game, the fans and your peers. BTW, Tiger's a lot better about that now that HE'S the old guy.

Jack is the GOAT until Tiger clocks 19 majors. Jack set the benchmark on course management. Jack could handle major golf tournament pressure with clubs the average pro today couldn't even break par on. Jack would have won more majors but he placed his family above golf unlike Tiger did and this finally backfired in 2009. Jack is the GOAT on and off the field, no doubt about that.

Tiger has been more dominant and against much deeper and better fields. Tiger passed Jack for being the GOAT long ago but this recent tour championship and Masters wins fully cement the deal.

I have to say Jack was best ever. The equipment and ball has changed so much over the years making this really an unfair question. If Tiger used the same ball and clubs Jack used to conquer his peers, Tiger wouldn't have won as many majors and tournaments as Jack. Now, if Jack was using the equipment and ball Tiger has used, Jack may have won more.

Like always...almost impossible to compare across eras. However, having lived and loved each in their own era: Tiger.

Jack dominated the majors. His seconds and thirds in the majors are unreal. Jack took care of his body and had no personal drama in his life. He managed his game and life better than Tiger. You can play could’ve, would’ve and should’ve with Tiger but until he breaks the record Jack is still the goat.

I’m a massive Tiger fan, but jacks major record will stand forever

No question Jack Nicklaus especially as a man.

I'd vote Jack because he also has the most second finishes. Which means he was in the running almost all the time for years and years.

Jack’s record in Major Tournaments was ridiculous. I had no idea

I bet against Tiger to win the 2019 Masters. Best money I've ever lost in a bet.

Of course the body of opinion will be behind Tiger Woods because of the time frame,he is still playing whereas most of those commenting here will never have seen Nicklaus or more importantly for the sake of discussion,Ben Hogan. Hogan's was undoubtebly the greatest comeback in golf after the head-on collision with a bus that nearly killed him in 1949 to recover and go on to win three majors in 1953,arguably he would have won all four had the date of the PGA Championship not been switched to conflict with the Open at Carnoustie. Tiger has had the benefit of massive publicity over the years,not all of it for his golfing prowess but that has helped to put him in the public eye so that anyone not remotely interested in golf would probably respond 'Tiger Woods' if asked to name a famous golfer. Comparisons are not only odious but impossible to make given the enormous differences in equipment,health and golf courses between the generations and anyone really interested should watch Ben Hogan vs Sam Snead at the Houston C.C. or Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson at Turnberry in 1977 for some idea of how good those guys were.

Yes Tiger is an amazing golfer no doubt but remember Jack played with totally different equipment. The balls used and the clubs used were not even close to the advanced equipment available to Tiger.

Each was for their time. IMO no need to go any further than that.

Jack, 18 majors, 19 seconds.

Tiger PGA wins (67/261) = 25.67% Jack PGA wins (55/422) = 13.03% Tiger Majors (15/84) = 17.86% Jack Majors (18/164) = 10.98% Tiger Total (82/345) = 23.77% Jack Total (73/586) = 12.46% So let's just be real here, Jack's number of wins are inflated due to competing in significantly more majors (80 more than Tiger). Obviously to be fair, these stats are including a bunch of years where Jack was old and not winning and really had no business even playing. But that doesn't change the fact Jack has 9 less PGA wins yet played 161 more PGA events than Tiger. Also even Jack has admitted that the field during Tiger's career is probably about 3 times more competitive than when he played (3 times the amount of players being legitimate threats to win tournaments compared to when he played) . For example if I mean it's pretty clear Tiger is better. It's ridiculous how much those 3 more major victories are seen as the determinant of who's the goat, ignoring the fact jack has played in 80 more majors than tiger, haha. Also people seem to really look past regular pga wins. Believe it or not, they're still tournaments with the best golfers in the world playing that are all trying to win. So grand total, Tiger has won 9 more pga events (including majors) in 241 less events than Jack...🤔 If you go by who was best in their prime that's also clearly Tiger. I'm not going to bother putting up stats because that's just common golf knowledge. So Jack has much less impressive winning statistics while having played against inferior competition (Which like I mentioned, even Jack admits). It's laughable how some people actually think Jack is better than Tiger. I'd love Golf broadcasts to show this when they show the career major winner all time leader board. Might make people think a little bit: *Wins* Starts Years ------------------------------ Nicklaus *18* 164 (1968-2005) Woods *15* 84 (1996-2019) Hagen *11* 54 (1912-1941)

Not Tiger. If Jack had had the equipment and golf balls ....just think about it.

Tiger. If 2009 did not happen he would have 20 majors right now.

Don't make me laugh!! Jack is by far the greatest golfer ever. Sorry young people.

The Golden Bear , Hands Down , A Class act , ON & OFF THE COURSE....

In Jack's day the PGA tour and the PGA professionals had yet to separate. He played against fields in his first decade that where 80% club pros. 2 of the majors where not even clearly defined when he was playing and he only ever competed against about 5 countries of the world. Today the majors are clearly defined, the fields much tougher, all tour pros, and Tiger plays against 80 plus countries. It's like the comparison of competition between Jordan and Russell but 10 times more lopsided

Tiger won his 81st PGA Tour event in his 352nd start. Jack won his 73rd PGA Tour event in his 464th start. Tiger led the tour in wins as many times as Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson combined.

idk if this means anything, but on Tiger Woods 2008 i did better with Tiger than with Jack.... IDK

Jack finished 2nd and 3rd in the Majors many more times than Woods

JACK = GOAT

If Tiger Woods ties or passes Jack for major wins, I will acknowledge that he is the best. Otherwise, Jack is the best. His consistency in the majors was incredible. Furthermore, his longevity speaks to his greatness. Tiger's play has been very inconsistent since he was in his mid-30s. (edited for clarity)

Woods is the Jordan of Golf. Jack is the Bill Russell of Golf. Depends on someone's perspective who is the GOAT of golf. Two legends you simply cannot compare.

You can't compare them, they are the best of their era. Main reason is Tiger plays in an era where anyone can play on tour.

Even Tiger knows who he is chasing. Jack was Tigers idol. Who was Jacks idol? Jack set the standard. Jack has the record until he doesn’t. I think Tiger will catch him and then he will be the all time best.

18 Majors for the Golden Bear. Nicholas = the GOAT. Enough said.

Jack…..always Jack. What a role model

if jack had tigers equipment,he would have won 50 majors,tiger was amazing,but not on the same level with jack,never will be,jack is the greatest of all time

Jack was hitting persimmons. He was still hitting it 300+. I don't know. 18 majors says alot.

There is no definitive way of deciding who is “greater”. If you mean who played the best golf then tiger did. That can’t be disputed. Between 2000 and 2002 and indeed for much of the decade tiger was untouchable and no Jack Nicklaus of any time would’ve beaten him nor would anyone else. However in terms of longevity and overall record in majors Nicklaus was the best for longer. A lot longer in fact. The ifs and buts are not a factor but injuries and personal Issues prevented tiger winning a lot more and Nicklaus was probably more clever in that he didn’t play as much as tiger outside of the majors which meant he didn’t pick up injuries the way tiger did and which is probably the only reason he didn’t go past Sam Snead in pga tour wins. Overall Nicklaus for me is number 1 with tiger number 2 but that’s just one opinion.

10:38 Hearing this list 5 of names (only 11 majors combined), I can surely say that Jack Nicklaus competition was so much stronger. Only Watson, Trevino, Player and Palmer have 30 majors combined.

jack is greater

Jack had more competition and was more dominant for a loner time. With the 3rd most wins. 19 runner up in majors and the 18 major wins.

Tiger’s insane amateur and international performance is sometimes overlooked in the grand scheme of things. This, coupled with his performance in a much more competitive era gives him the edge without a doubt.

Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer there has ever been. As of today the only thing that Jack has over Tiger is 18 major wins. That's it. Tiger has all the rest and then some. Today Tiger is one win away from tying having the most tournament wins (Tiger over Jack by 8). Tiger has held all four major titles at one time (he won all four in a row). Certainly the term 'Tiger Proofing' deals with attemps to change the game/course against Tiger's ability. That never happedned to Jack.

Jack's a living legend... Tigers the Man, if Tiger can get 4 more majors he'll have the record, Jack won the Masters at 46, Tiger has needed extensive surgeries by the age of 40. You can't compare these 2 giants of the game, Tiger in his prime in Jack's day? Jack in his prime in Tigers day? it's just unfathomable plus you've got the technology of each era. You can't compare F1 Champions of today to that of the 50s...for plenty of reasons. ...Jack is a Family Man 1st, Golfer 2nd, Tiger let his mind do the talking on the course, pity something else did the talking off it. But I'll give my vote to Jack because his legacy has stood the test of time and by the looks of it Jack's record will never be broken any time soon and i dont think Tiger will ever reach or overtake it let alone anyone else... If I have to eat my words later so be it.... until then Jack's still is the Best.

Tiger Woods is -193 in 15 major victories Jack Nicklaus is -97 in 18 major victories

The improvements made in the equipment has make it easier for modern players, like to see some of these young guns go and play with the old balata ball and persimmon head drivers , both are truly great but Jack for me

I saw 'em both, and I wouldn't want to have to live off the difference. We'll find out who was the greatest after Tigers' career is over...maybe even before then.

No doubt Tiger is the best----->right AFTER JACK! Jack has MORE Masters, more 2nd places, more top 5's, top 10's, won the Masters @46 (we will see if Tiger can)

Easy to answer: Stats - in the same way bigger countries yield bigger and better sports teams, in the same way golf today yields more and better golfers than in the 70s and 80s. It's a lot tougher today than 40 - 50 years ago. So, of course, Tiger is the better player. Jack would be just one of the dozens of exceptional players today.

Depends on how one defines great. Tiger greatest talent second best accomplishments. Jack is the most accomplished.... for now

My humble opinion is that Jack is the greatest champion in every sense of the word, but for a time, I don't think anybody has ever played golf as well as Tiger. It would have been amazing to see them compete with each other in their primes!

Jack is still the "greatest" (period), based on the number of slams, but tiger is the "best" no doubt.. I still think tiger can be both when his career ended, imo.

Tiger Woods won 14 Majors in 8 years. At that pace, he would have more than THIRTY major wins by now, but for his injuries due to training secretly with Special Forces to match his dad. He's fought a hard battle to get back to the top. Now that's he's back, even at 43, watch out. Tiger Woods is the Secretariat of golfing, simply an unequalled phenomenon.

jack>>>>>>tiger

No one will ever surpass Jack's stats in the majors, he only really cared about majors, so in a major Jack is the best, plus he never really thought about reaching A NUMBER, like 18, but Tiger has that luxury, to see the goal, Jack did not and he even said so.

This isn't even worth a argument . Tiger . No one could play iron shots like Tiger . Every pro even admits it especially any who have played with him . Like people said below . Before Tigers melt down he was playing his best golf . He would have easily racked up at least 4 more majors and 20 plus PGA tour wins as a minimum . Jack was the best in his day but then golf became real professional and for Tiger to beat all those guys who he inspired in the 2019 Masters says it all . Tiger the greatest .

Jack's record will not be tied and certainly not surpassed in this lifetime

Jack is the man and always will be. The competition of his era was amazing. Palmer, Player, Trevino, Watson, and Raymond Floyd were all majors winners and fierce competitors. The snowflakes of Tiger's era melted down with the sight of Tiger alone. Let's not forget that besides Jack's 18 majors he finished twice 18 times and 3rd 12 times. Jack is the man.

I believe at least in major championships, they have nearly identical winning percentages, like 17%. From there you can look at runner-ups, top tens etc, which does favor Nicklaus at least in majors. If we had the chance to see them head to head that really would have been something. Certainly the two greatest competitors I've ever seen.

I know it's the raging debate and fans have a lot of fun with it but you really can't compare the two. Different eras. Different equipment. Different times regarding athlete training and conditioning. Just appreciate them both for being so amazingly talented and successful.

The problem I have with Jack Nicklaus era is if you look into his competition back in the 70s a lot of golfers he competed against were club professionals. Only half the field made a living from only playing golf. It wasn't as popular as it is now. The competition just wasn't the same. It's part of the reason why Tiger destroyed everyone so easily in 2000/2001. He would of beat anyone during that era only because his margin of victories were so large.

Jack by a landslide, he finished 2nd in majors 19 times to Tiger's 6, and actually finished in top 3- 48 times, no comparison

When comparing both ,keep in mind the courses they played on . I've seen some of the old films. Some courses let the goats and sheep back out ,after the tournament.

If majors are your only criteria then Jack. If you go by almost anything else then Tiger.

Jack is the greatest....two reasons ...majors and runner up totals, quality of opposition, ( how many Hall of Famers play now versus when Jack played

Tigers health problems were predicted by many pros when Tiger was 20.Tiger has the best short game of all time. But his driver swing is way too violent.

A GOAT argument can be made for Ben Hogan and Bobby Jones as well.

Tiger his prime against Jack in his prime, Tiger would win 8 out 10 one on one matches.

The quality and quantity of the pool of players get greater with time. Statistically, Jack played in a smaller pool against an average lesser quality of player. The sheer number of scratch handicappers in the 60s and 70s is only a fraction of what it is today. The chances are minuscule that Jack would have won close to the same amount of competitions in the more modern era of golf. This is a very exciting time, we are truly seeing brilliance (and we often don't realize it, or we underestimate it) at each and every competition. Tiger is a genius at the sport, and we are realizing this even more now that he has had to re-adapt his strategy to be a lot more cunning with his shot selection and positioning.

SHANNON I'M 75 years old I watch Jack play in his prime he was a great golfer but Tiger hit shots that Jack only dream about..have you ever I mean ever seen any videos of Jack greatest shots? He may have more majors than Tiger but he not the GOAT. PERIOD

Why do people keep comparing these two? They both played in different era. Both of them left important legacy in the game of Golf but they played in different era. I respect both. In terms of impact on the sport and where Golf is now, there is no denying how much Tiger changed the sports and where Golf is now, but is not to diminish the contribution of Jack in his own era. So stop comparing the two. Just appreciate their contributions in their time.

This is one of the few comparisons that might end up unfair to both.

So difficult to compare them - they are the two dominant golfers of the last sixty years. One thought, no one was ever able to consistently beat Tiger in the Majors. Whereas Lee Trevino in the early 1970s, and Tom Watson a decade later, did consistently beat Jack. Does that put Tiger ahead? Or does it just say that Jack’s opponents were greater players?

Tiger played in a weak era. No one to mention from '97 to '08. There is a lot of competition now, but Jack dominated the Big 3 era. It's like Federer dominating in the era of the Big Four, in which he is the really big player.

This isn't really a video about who is better. It's a video about the different stages of Tiger's development

Jack without a doubt. The greatest on so many levels besides golf skills.

Well. Only one measuring stick... Tiger vs. Jack. On the worlds largest stage and measuring stick. Nicklaus: 18 Major victories: 19 Runner-ups in majors: 3rd in nine majors. Woods: 15 Major Victories: 6 Runner -ups in majors: 3rd place?Questions any one: Also , Nicklaus did this in a time where his competition had 27 majors between them, Tiger 9.

It is a no contest. Nicklaus' record in the majors is unbeatable. Just look at the number of second places in majors. Plus he was just a great statesman for the game.

Tiger Woods has done many things in golf that Jack hasn't. But the modern game is so different than it was 40 or 50 years ago. The technology today is unbelievable in comparison to Jack's era. Today a golfer has the caddie lining up putts, (expaining options from the fairway or rough)there are endless videos of golf instruction, the equipment etc., is stunning. Back when Jack played The caddie carried the bag and handed the golf the club the golfer asked for, and very little in comparison to today was shown on TV. Fans were lucky to see the last four or five holes of the 3rd and 4th round of a tournament. There was no Golf Channel. Nowadays a golfer playing in the late afternoon can watch a great deal of what is going on on the course from the early players (during any round). Also, today golfers work out much more than they used to. When Tiger won his first 14 majors he had less serious competition than Jack. Who did he have to worry about? Mickelson, Els and an aging Nick Faldo and an aging Tom Watson? On the other hand Jack had Palmer, Player, Trevino, Casper, Jacklin, Miller, Ballesteros, Watson, and others who were all really great golfers to compete against. There was no WGC events where every golfer in the 'limited' field 'several times each year' makes the cut. Jack did not have fans moving big boulders in the rough so that he could hit his ball (and win the tournament). He didn't have fans throwing his errant tee shot out from in the bushes as Tiger did when he beat Bob May in a playoff to win the PGA. But Jack rarely lapped the field the way Tiger has. Jack played a rather conservative game (and sometimes it cost him). Once Jack got two or three strokes ahead he would play middle of the fairway / middle of the green. On the other hand, Tiger 'never' considered himself out of a tournament, and when he took the lead he just wanted to increase that lead until he dropped the last putt. Jack was more of a family man his whole career; Tiger not as much. Jack took a great deal of each year off to be with his family. Still, Tiger has proven himself in so many ways. Pro golf today is a 'worldwide game'. True, Jack had to play against the best in the world but in reality there were not as many foreign golfers competing against him as during Tiger's modern era. Even though Jack has won 18 majors and finished second in 19 other majors I think when all is said and done Tiger Woods will be considered far and away the greatest to ever play the game. Let's not forget that Tiger won 3 US junior amateur championships and followed that up with 3 US amateur champions. The real icing on the ake for Tiger will be when he wins the most senior tournaments and the most senior majors!

Jack Nicklaus is still the best until tiger woods breaks his majors record. Tiger woods winning The masters championship is a good sign for tiger. I hope tiger woods breaks the record. I am so lucky to have seen him play though the years.

For those of you who are saying that Jack had tougher competition, think about what you're saying. In the time since Jack was in his prime here are just a few things that have happened. Players have become far more focused on fitness and the athleticism required to play at a top level, so players have gotten stronger and more flexible. Technology has revealed far more about the golf swing than was known in Jack's day. The game of golf has become truly global. There are now professional tours all over the world that did not exist in Jack's day, so there are thousands more professionals than there once were. But even with just those few factors, golf is somehow the one sport in the last 50 years that has players that have gotten worse... Really? Does that even make sense to you?

Jack all day long!

Nicklaus is the best...hands down. He's the best golfer, best man, best human being. Tiger is a good golfer.... that's it.

What about Sam Snead? He’s got the most PGA tour wins but no one ever talks about him.

Is this really even a debate anymore? Sure Jack had the 18 majors. Tiger now has 15 and 81 victories.. just one shy of tying Snead's record. And I'm sure some of the tournaments Tiger has won consists of fields equivalent to a major. The win % lets you know who the GOAT IS. Tiger has basically won 1/3 of the tournaments he's played. Tiger is nearly -200 in his major victories. Jack less than -90. They had to "Tiger PROOF" course. Never heard of them "Jack proofing". The way Tiger just made other players look foolish let's you know who the true GOAT is.

jack Nicklaus was the perfect gentleman, His demeanour and sportsmanship make him the best ever.

It's easy. Jack is the greatest of all time. 18 Major wins, 19 second place finishes. Scoreboard!

Still jack until tiger surpasses him