Can Tiger Woods surpass Jack Nicklaus?

Despite his thrilling 2019 Masters victory, Tiger’s 45th trip around the sun is a reminder that he will almost certainly not reach the ever-elusive 19-major championship mark to best Jack Nicklaus by one and hold the all-time record (no one else in history ever will either, for that matter).

How far would Jack Nicklaus drive a golf ball?

Throughout his career, Nicklaus would consistently hit mammoth 330-yard drives. Golf Digest estimates that the average driving distance has increased by 15.5 yards over the past 10 years, a period of time where metal drivers have been used.

How many tournaments has Tiger Woods won in a row?

Woods is the only player to have won all four professional major championships in a row, accomplishing the feat in the 2000–2001 seasons. This feat became known as the “Tiger Slam”. Woods set the all-time PGA Tour record for most consecutive cuts made, with 142.

Can Tiger still catch Jack?

So, if Tiger Woods manages to be lucky — for once — when it comes to physical problems, it’s still possible to catch up with Jack Nicklaus’s record. The latter had won his 18th Major at 46 after all.

Is Jack Nicklaus the best golfer ever?

Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus, otherwise known as Golden Bear, is widely renowned for his career achievements and is a popular pick as the greatest golfer to ever play the game. Nicklaus also won 55 non-major tournaments over the course of his career, making him third-best of all time with 73 career wins overall.

How many times did Jack Nicklaus miss the cut?

Nicklaus holds the record for most birdies with 506. Nicklaus holds the record for most eagles with 24. For 34 consecutive years (1960 through 1993), Nicklaus missed just one 36-hole cut (1967).

Has Tiger Woods ever missed a cut at the Masters?

Tiger Woods has never missed a Masters. Tiger Woods has never been as brutally honest with himself or his golfing fans, as evidenced by his heartfelt speech on February 19 at TPC Sawgrass.

Did Tiger win 5 majors in a row?

Woods also possess streaks of six consecutive wins (1999 to 2000) and five consecutive wins (2007 to 2008). He is the only player in the past 62 years to have won more than four consecutive PGA Tour events (Jack Burke Jr. won four PGA Tour events in a row back in 1952).

Who was the best golfer ever?

TOP 10 GREATEST GOLFERS OF ALL TIME 🏌️‍♂️

• 1: Jack Nicklaus. Nicknamed the “Golden Bear”, is rightfully known to be the best in Golf around the world.
• 2: Tiger Woods. The banana hook, The Tiger fist pump, the Day 4 Red shirt, Mr.
• 3: Ben Hogan.
• 4: Walter Hagen.
• 5: Sam Snead.
• 6: Arnold Palmer.
• 7: Bobby Jones.
• 8: Gary Player.