Majors: Tiger vs Rory
Greg Norman took multiple shots at Tiger during this weeks Australian PGA event…claiming that Woods, “can’t keep up with Rory”. Charging that McILroy would beat Woods at breaking Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major titles — thanks to the work-ethic of his girlfriend, tennis star Caroline Wozniacki.
In the words of ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown…
“C’Mon Man!”
Rory is a tremendous talent, and seems like a great ambassador for golf. But today’s competition is far too good for Rory to even sniff Tiger’s 14, let alone surpass Jack’s 18.
Rory will win more majors without a doubt, but the Sharks out of line with this prediction. Nobody’s as motivated as Tiger was from ’97 to ’05. He was confident and his fan’s belief in him was unprecedented.
Tiger’s distance, the biggest advantage he possessed over the field, has since been neutralized. Today’s playing field is filled with “athletic” golfers like Rory who can pound the ball. This, along with advancements in golf instruction, equipment, fitness has changed the game forever. We have a new generation of golfers who are not scared of Tiger, nor will they be scared of Rory. The advantage Tiger had just doesn’t exist any more.
Can Tiger get to 19 Majors?
I think so. The only obstacles are his health and putting. Can he avoid injury and find his form again with the flat stick?
You know… the form that had us expecting him to make every thirty footer he stood over. I think at one point during his run he went an entire year without missing a putt inside 3 or 4 feet. I don’t think he’ll ever have a stretch like that again, but I do believe the magic will return long enough to bag 5 more Majors. Approaching 37 years of age, it is not out of the realm for him to get there. Look at Vijay Singh. He won majors in his 40’s. And Nicklaus won his last at age 46. I totally expect Tiger to remain competitive well into his late 40’s.
Heck, maybe if Tiger wasn’t so against the long or belly putter, he would have already past Jack. Think about the controversy that would have stirred.
Beware Greg Norman…you mess with a Tiger…you just might get the claws!
Let me know your thoughts.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ Goecks
54 Comments
CJ,
I found your comment that Tiget might have won more if he used the belly putter intriguing. As you said, it would have stirred a significant amount of controversy. However, I’ve seen Tiger do things that would be controversial for other players, but Tiger was given a pass. The best example is when fans moved the boulder for him. Yes, it may have been a “loose impediment” but is it really a loose impediment if several bystanders have to move it? Is that what the true spirit of the rule meant? Would those same fans have moved the boulder for any other player? I doubt it. Tiger has such a large blind following of those who would give him a break not matter what. If Tiger suddenly declared the long putter was a good idea, his followers would agree and argue FOR the long putter.
On a different note, I received your Perfect Connection DVD series for Christmas. Hopefully I’ll reap the benefits in the next year! Take care,
Lou
Lou Castellanos,
Thanks Lou for the blog post and I agree with you about Tiger. The boulder moving was a bit over the top for sure and it raised some eyebrows on tour as well. In regards to the long putter I agree that the verdict may be different if Tiger was for the putter as well. WE may not want to admit it but Tiger has a lot of pull in this game and his voice can pull some heavy weight. Thanks for your support of PCGS and let me know your thoughts on the DVD’s. If you have any questions I am here for you.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Greg Norman was an idol of mine growing up here in Australia, so I could never bag him.
I don’t agree with his comments though. Rory is a great talent no question but I think it’s way too early to be making any sort of predictions.
Personally I would be backing the guy that already has 14 majors rather than the one that has only two. At least Tiger is already there and Rory still has a long way to go.
The competition is so tough on tour at present it’s going to be difficult for either player to keep winning majors.
I prefer to sit back and enjoy watching these guys play and see what unfolds.
Cheers
Troy Vayanos,
Thanks Troy for the post. I agree with you on the strength of the field. I am not sure if I see the desire from Rory to even state that he wants to beat Nicklaus’s record. I am sure in his mind it would be nice to accomplish, but that is such a huge task and you would definitely have to put golf in front of a lot of things. I think Rory can do great and have a great family life as well and no one would judge him for that.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Well this has cetainly stirred the waters with soime passionate responses. I share GK’s views – Jack’s record is safe. Today there is far too much talent around & who knows who else is ready to emerge. We have a dirth of young talent these days but the pressure of accumulating a string of Majors is another thing. As a previous reader commented – there will be those very talented players who will win some Majors – Tiger may get another but I doubt it. Jack was head and shoulders above those in his days & the Tiger is still good but not that good. As for Rory – best of luck to him – he is young but still has a long way to go.
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Greg Norman is out of his freaking mind. I don’t know what it is about him and always having something negative to say about Tiger. One thing we know for sure is that his career doesn’t come close to Tiger’s. In fact, he couldn’t hold Tiger’s jock strap. Just like many other good players before, Rory has skills, but that doesn’t guarantee you majors or wins for that matter. Tiger’s record for wins and majors are the standard that all others that are playing today are trying to reach. And I can bet my last dollar that less than 5 percent of the players on tour today and yet to come will reach half of what Tiger has accomplished. Last thing Guppy, most of Tiger’s wins didn’t come from less competitive tours such as those you have. Get a life!
Woods , McGilroy who ever . Bring them on . Have you heard Of Charl Swartzel , yes Swartzel . On the 11 DECEMBER He won over in Thailand by 11 shots , he shot 21 under . He then flies back to South Africa and is playing in the Alfred Dunhill OPEN . Last I see play is delayed . It is the last day and he has played 15 holes . He is currently 23 shots under 10 in front . He has hardly played this year due to injury and still is placed 24th in world rankings . Then there is Louis Oosthuizen He has beeten both Mc Gilroy and Tiger Woods on a few occassions this year and yes last but not least Brandon Grace who has won 4 european titles this year , His 1st year on tour . Watch our Souh african players .They dont have to walk in any bodies foot steps .
Clarence de Swardt,
Thanks Clarence for the blog post. I don’t know if your throwing in the prediction that Schwartzel will win more majors than Tiger or McIlroy as that would be pretty hard to justify. I agree he is a great player and he is on a role right now, but that is making a huge statement. I have not seen Brandon Grace play, but he definitely has a little buzz going on right now. I am interested in seeing him play.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Rory has a great swing and terrific golf game. Having said this, certain aspects of his swing are for young players only. Turning the hips at warp speed while staying grounded will wear out his back. Heck, he already had some back issues before putting on more muscle and strength.
By his own admission he does not like links style courses with quirky bounces and sheep herding pits for bunkers. This means he will need to win all his majors on 3 venues rather than 4. Finally there is the distraction factor. Jack needed to actually win to make the bucks. With all the money in pro golf these days, I would think it will be tough to stay focused in the long haul. Time will tell if Rory can adapt as time goes by, but the odds are against 19 majors.
Charles Gross,
Thanks Charles for the blog post. I think the money issue is one of the biggest. When will you take time off to enjoy the billion dollars you have earned. Motivation has to be an issue and I don’t think Rory ever has said he wants to break Jack’s record, while Tiger has made it well known he wants the record. Maybe Rory wants to be great, but wants to have a family and spend more time there. I don’t think we know his motivation for victories.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
The big difference between Jack and Tiger is the short game. Jack was much more accurate off the tee and did not depend on his short game or getting the ball into the hole from around the greens. Tiger’s short game gave him the courage to shoot at the pin. As you get older the short game becomes more difficult and I think Tiger will have a harder time winning Majors without a good short game. Jack just hit all the greens and was as good a putter as Tiger.
Tiger’s healt problem is also a problem. If he slowes down his swing and starts depending on rythem rater than strength, he will last longer and increase his chances.
I also think being married to a good women and having a good manager helps a golfer keep his mind on golf. All the busines deals hurt Palmer and Nicholas and I think Tiger has limited his business because of all his indorcements and this helps him concentrate on golf.
I think Roy has an excellent chance but it depends on his desire. He does not appear to have a solid game plan, and more like Arnold Palmer by charging the pin all the time. A great player to watch but you never are quite sure of what Roy will do on each shot. Time will tell on Roy, but I really like to watch him play because of his great shot making.
Greg Norman! Who’s Greg Norman? Isn’t he the one with that sports line? I’m happy that he has his shoot out, otherwise you would never see him anymore. Greg, you should concentrate on your own game first. The competition is so strong now a days, I don’t think anyone can beat Jack’s record. Oh, did I just say that Jack had no competition? I guess we forgot about names like Arnie, Lee, or the Jonnies of the 60s – 80s. Rory is no doubt a great player “in the rough”, and maybe even out of the rough, but he still has a long way to go to be compared with Jack (who Tiger said was the greatest player of all time) or Tiger (who Jack said will be the greatest player of all time). Let’s face it, you drive for show and putt for….. Well you know the rest! If Rory doesn’t improve in that area of his game, he won’t even be in the top 5 Major Winners….. O.K. C.J., Great topic for us wanabees.! Keep up the good work!
BTY Greg. Golf is played on land and not in water. Most cats ,big and small, feed on fish. Sooooo, watch out for the Tiger!
Andrea Peltier,
Thanks Andrea for the blog and you bring up some great ideas. Thank for writing in.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
This is a simply ridiculus discussion, you can not compare the two players, or in fact any two players that careers were started by a difference of 10+ years, the course conditions, the equipment, training, diet, physcologial training, coaches etc… are improving all the time, Jack Nicklaus would NOT win 18 majors if he started his career now, nor would Tiger win 14 starting now.
Mr Rouse doesn’t know his golf too well, Greg Norman won two majors.
Tiger is now as good as any player on the PGA as he has proved, but win more majors, maybe but
not 5 to beat Jack. If you watch golf around the world especially in Asia there are many young finr players coming along to challenge Rory. The real exciting golf is yet to come.
Peter Sheldon, Epsom Golf Club, Surrey, England.
Tiger is my Cassius Clay – brilliant – transformed the sport
Sadly, he let the “Man” thing get in the way
You don’t go looking for hamburgers when you’ve got steak at home
Cassius fought back 3 times to be champion against the odds – I think Tiger can as well ……if it’s in his heart
Rory is good because he is good – he’s natural, relaxed and a confident young man – he’s got heaps to show us yet – can’t wait !!
John,
Thanks John and you make a good analogy to Tiger and Cassius Clay. I think Tiger will be back also.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Greg Norman was a great golfer who experienced some of the worst breaks in Majors and other tournaments any player could reasonably expect–then Tiger Woods came along and threatened to efface all golfers before, including Norman. Needless to say, that was perhaps the toughest blow of all for Norman to absorb, thus unfortunately he speaks out in pique regarding Tiger. As with many others, I have begun to doubt that Tiger will break Nicklaus’s record, let alone tie it, but I don’t discount the possibility. As for Rory McElroy, it is way far too early in his career to begin to discuss him in the same breath.
I do not believe Rory will surpass Jack or Tiger. I also believe that Tiger will in no way pass Jack either. There is an old cliche: “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. Well, Tiger has screwed with his swing so much, become so robotic, and can’t putt worth a darn anymore. I will personally be amazed if Tiger can win 2 more majors in his career. There are too many really good players out there, and as we all know drive for show, putt for dough. BTW: Has anyone noticed that Tiger’s short game around the greens and his short putts (under 6′) look really, really awful. I for one am waiting for the next great American golfer. Tiger’s days have come and gone.
Dan,
Thanks Dan for the blog post. You bring up some good points. I for one hope Tiger wins more majors as I think this will add to the excitement. Keep in touch.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Hi CJ,
Tiger still has the tools to break 18 but I wish he’d stop tinkering with his swing.To me he’s the greatest scrambler I’ve ever seen and still has the best or at least one of the best short games in golf.One thing that bugs me is his equipment changes.How many majors has he won with his Nike putters?He was the best clutch putter in golf with his Titleist putter.Why not try it again?You never know what could happen.
Gary Goetz,
Thanks Gary for the blog post. I think he was struggling with his Titleist and wanted to change. Sometimes the magic leaves the putter and he might have switched and it hasn’t returned yet. I know with Tiger’s amazing touch and feel Scotty Cameron tried to make Tiger a backup putter back in the days. I heard he had made the same exact putter at least 88 times and it still felt different to Tiger. I guess with Nike they will make as many as he needs. Best wishes.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
I would suspect that Rory will not be the greatest golfer because his swing seems very hard on his body. As he gets older he will start feeling the effects of so much torque to the back and knees. And how long will the putting accuracy hold? What if he gets the yipps as he gets older and the long putter is no longer legal? I notice other golfers that swing with a much smoother and less stressful demand on their backs than Rory’s. I think that adds longevity to a golfer’s years on the tour.
Perhaps because you are a golfer first,a hman being second and a real man last,it is possible that you either have forgotten about Tiger Woods’ ego driven totally immoral and indecent behavior in his abuse of women — especially his wife –, children and one time fans. One cannot measure the horrible example that he has set for the millions of youngsters who idolized him,and are now led to believe that since has returned to playing on the PGA tour, all is forgiven. So far Rory has demonstrated that he is more of a man than Tiger will ever be. Perhaps you need to stand back away from his athletic ability and contemplate his toatal lack of respect for the game and the people the he represents. Nike and his other sponsors are even more lacking in judgement than he is.
CJ,
Tiger hasn’t been the same since his wife smacked him in the head with his driver. I’ve been rooting for him since he was a kid at Stanford. Heck, a good friend’s nephew was on the same golf team, so we all knew Tiger was going to be a pro contender back then.
Now the question is whether he can get his head back on straight. As a kid he was a phenomenal golfer. As an adult the success he has had and the money at his disposal seem to have led him to a place where he is not sure what he wants to do. He will have to figure that out for himself. Best of luck to him!
Best Wishes to you CJ,
Don Woodbridge
Austin, Tx.
I think it was a 7 iron and tiger was thinking with something with something besides his brain.Driver or 7 iron makes no difference he will never ever exceed JN. H just ain’t got it no MO
Don Woodbridge,
Thanks Don for the blog post and happy to hear from a fellow Texan. I agree with you in regards to his choices. I think he needs to figure out what he wants for himself right now.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Tiger is noted at making a statement that there has been only two golfers that actually owned their golf swings that being Moe Norman & Ben Hogan. I think Tiger will get there although I think he has turned too mechanical in his swing, I think he needs to rely more on his feel. I will always wonder how far Moe Norman would’ve gone in golf if he had the focus of Tiger Woods. I saw a golf exhibition that Moe Norman put on when he was 70 years old, he was awesome.
Don
Don Stevens,
Thanks Don for the blog post. I think Moe had the focus of Tiger if not more than Tiger. Moe being autistic would beat balls all day. I don’t think it was a focus thing as much as Moe did not know how to handle the lime light nor did he know how to handle people that were rude to him on Tour. Moe was one in a billion and I don’t think we will ever see a player like Moe again sadly.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Tiger Woods may or may not get 19 majors but there is no comparison of Jacks TALENT to Tiger. The golf courses today are manacured to perfection also the clubs are better exampel a 5 iron back in 70s and 8os was 170yds today some hit over 200yds. Tiger was the most consistant golfer and nobody will ever be as good.but what he done and all the swing changes he will never be the same.
Greg Norman…should count his blessings.the field that he played where
not even close to whats out there today,Yes the game has changed.Tiger Woods is the greatest player that ever lived.It broke my heart when he messed his life up!Norman owes his whole life to the life he has made for himself with money that golf provided.He should keep his mouth shut. What is he pissed Tiger was not in the Shark Shoot outs Field.CJ I am getting ready for a US Amateur as well as a US Mid AM I would love to speak with you on the phone.781/335/6563 Merry Christmas.
Best always
Mauro Pari.
The field out their today are not afraid of Tiger. Will he break Jack’s record time will tell. Woods is not the greatest player. Until he breaks Jack’s record, Jack is still the greatest player and will always be until he record has been broken.
Lou Kasitz,
Thanks Lou for the blog post. I agree that Jack is the greatest, but we will have to see. Jack has more majors but Tiger has more PGA Tour wins and more will come. Only time will tell.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Dear CJ,
Rory McIlroy is not just long, but technically very, very sound. He has dedicated himself for years to becoming the best in the world, and has had a steely determination to fulfill his ambitions from an early age. He is a coach’s dream, absorbing instruction readily, and practices obsesively. His diet and excercise regime is now that of an athlete. If other touring pros don’t fear him, they are living in a fool’s paradise!
It is alright for Rory to swing the club the way he does now. But his body will not remain so supple past the age of thirty. His swing will only be so good for a limited years. It happens to all golfers. If Rory wants to chase the record, he must do it while he is still young.
Alastair Campbell,
Thanks Alastair for the blog post. I agree with you about Rory’s talent, swing and now his exercise regime. I think they respect Rory’s talents and his skill, but Rory unlike Tiger has not dominated like Tiger. Please don’t take this as a shot at Rory and his dominance in the Majors that he won. I understand that, but Rory has missed cuts whereas Tiger went 360 weeks or something crazy like that between missing cuts.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Re Tiger vs Rory
Hi CJ
I dont know how anybody even you cj can ever predict what Rory can achieve. Like Seve was he is an inspiration to the game on this side of the pond anyway as we call it in the UK and he might go on to do better than any of you might want him to do over there. What we are hoping is that a few more golfers from Europe follow him and perhaps we can give the USA team a game in the future.
Keep up the good work and keep sending us your golf tips.
Regards
PJF.
Rory is Irish and so is Graeme and Darren, you brits need to get some one of your own to win a major and stop claiming all our players! I’ve played against Rory at age 16 and he’s a natural player Tiger is a mechanical player so I think Rory will get close to Jacks record…
Padraig Mac Lochlainn,
Thanks Padraig for the blog post. I do not doubt Rory’s talent in the least bit I just think the fields are too strong and I think Rory is a guy that will enjoy his life more. I feel like Tiger was/is driven so much and didn’t enjoy his wins as much. I think he expected it and I think Rory will relish life and will probably take more breaks.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Patrick Farrington,
Thanks Patrick for the blog post. There would be nothing better than to see Rory go on and dominate. Anyone that can do that, especially someone with as much charisma as Rory would be great for the game. Rory is exciting to watch and I wish him the best, but my point was because of the field I don’t think he will do as well and also I think he will enjoy himself more. My point is to look at Phil Mickelson. Phil is a tremendous talent and one of the best to ever play the game. I also think Phil has enjoyed spending time with his family and has been there for his wife Amy. I see Rory as a good guy and I think he will eventually want to enjoy his life and spend it with his family. I think it is hard to stay focused for so long and be dedicated for that many years with the money that is now in the game. Jack needed to win for the money. I wonder what Jack’s largest payday was. I am sure it was the 86 masters, but it would be interesting to see the difference in money.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
CJ:
I don’t think Rory will break Jack’s record nor catch Tiger, either. I’m in firm agreement with you that there are a lot of guys who now can pound the ball. But there are a couple of points I need to make here. The players are now in much better shape physically than when Tiger came to the Tour. That alone gave him such a huge advantage, as he was able to pull off shots others could not do because of his conditioning. Now a lot of guys can do some of those things. And the other thing is not many of them have good enough short games to win multiple majors. Everyone keeps talking about the long ball, but championships are won on and around the green. Even Phil Mickelson, perhaps the greatest short game artist the game has ever seen, has not been able to win more than he has. Part of it’s Tiger, part of it has been his course management being off in the heat of battle in majors. What made Tiger so special when he was winning, like Nicklaus before him, was the intense focus and concentration. They could block out everything around them and focus entirely on the task at hand. Some people have criticized them for being aloof, but to me, it is burning desire and focus. In other sports, I’ve seen this manifested more than anyone else in hockey legend Maurice “Rocket” Richard. His eyes used to get so big around and they would be on fire. His desire and work ethic in my book were second to none, in any sport. It’s no secret that he was hockey’s first 50 goal scorer, and also the first to 500 goals in a career. The Maurice Richard Trophy is awarded to the best goal scorer each year in the National Hockey League. On it, Richard himself inscribed the words “Never Give Up.” The last five years of his career, he helped the Montreal Canadiens win five consecutive Stanley Cups. He, along with Gordie Howe, were the dominant figures in hockey during that time, the period of the “Original Six”, when the NHL only consisted of six teams, and each one had talent. I had the chance to meet and talk to Richard twice, and you could see that seriousness in him, even in talking to fans. A lot of him has rubbed off on me over the years. I thrilled to his exploits as a child, even though he retired just days before I was born. Right now, we could be entering a new golden age in golf where just about anybody can win on any given day, even in majors. There are so many good players now all over the world. I’ve never seen anything like it. I mean, there are really good players who cannot even qualify to get a PGA Tour Card with full playing privileges.
By the way, Richard also held the Stanley Cup career goal scoring record for 26 years, and still ranks fourth all-time with 82. And he did it with only two teams to beat each playoff year.
Greg Norman is a grumpy old has been that never won a major and now takes his bitteness out on any American golfer. In his eyes, the Europeans are the greatest golfers and the Americans dont know what their doing. Well Mr Norman, you and your European counterparts best keep your loud mouths shut if you dont have positives to say about certain American golfers…you never know when you just might choke on your words…or in your case…just ‘choke’ in a major. (How many times did you?)
I think you’ll find that two Open Championships count as Majors. Mr Norman has also won well over 80 international championships. What he has to say is considered in its content and is worth listening to.
When did this turn into an American v The World(yes there is a world out there)discussion ?
Greg Norman DID win 2 Majors, how do you feel now Mr Not to Informed ?
He in fact won over 85 International Tournaments including his 2 wins in The Open Championship.
“Greg Norman is a grumpy old has been that never won a major”. Isn’t the Open Championship a major? You must be thinking of the “British Open” which doesn’t exist. Anyway it’s usually played in the United Kingdom which is still part of Europe, unlike Australia where Greg Norman comes from. Honestly!
Not every european agrees with Greg so i think you should limit your coment`s to him and as far as loud mouths are concerned, the constant shouts of get in the hole at your events is pathetic, i think you need to look at yourselves before comenting on others.
Roger Sharp,
Thanks Roger for the blog post. I am not sure where the European thing got brought into this. Maybe someone made a comment that I haven’t read yet, but I don’t want this to get personal.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
I have to agree with CJ, Rory has two majors and to get to Tiger’s performance level he needs 12 more, that is a very big ask given the competitiveness that now exists out there among the world’s top 50 players. My take is he will win more but I would say max at 6-8 given the field he faces today. Neither do I think Tiger will surpass Jack Nicklaus’ 18 majors, there are just too many excellent competitors these days. What do the big pundits think?
Happy Christmas and have a lovely holiday season,
Allan Coates from Worfield Golf Club, Shropshire, England, UK
I think you are spot on, as they say in England. When it comes right down to it, Rory isn’t THAT great of a putter himself, and you don’t get to be no. 2or 3 in the worl as Tiger did this year by being that bad at putting, either. I think Tiger has spent such concentrated efforts at changing his swing, that the putting has slightly taken a back seat. We may just see some decent turn-around from him in that aspect in 2013.
Tiger will never when another major. Tiger has been non existent since that dread full day in 2009. The great Jack N. said it best the only on that will stop Tiger is Tiger and he did.
ALL HAIL KING RORY THE WORLDS # 1
Rik Clarke,
Thanks Rik for the blog post. I agree that Tiger’s putting is what is holding him back right now, but that could change next week. A simple thought…positive images…and a great putting year could follow. The biggest difference I see in Tiger is his mental game. I don’t remember Tiger ever talking negative through his great play. When a reporter asked him about a bad shot he changed the question and talked about how well he handled it. Recently Tiger’s first statement has always been…”I didn’t make any putts”. I think if he changes that then look out.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
I agree with Greg Norman here.
I’ve been predicting that Rory would be a dominant player since he was 19. Tiger hasn’t won a major since 2008 while Rory has won 2 and could have won a 3rd if he didn’t crash and burn on the back 9 at Augusta the first shot he had at it. He’s the real deal.
Tiger is a very old 36 year old and his star is not rising. He can’t putt anymore the way he did when he was winning everything. Not to many players lose their magic with the flatstick like that and then get it back in their waning years.
I predict Rory will win more majors than Tiger from here on in. How many is anybody’s guess but you are much safer betting under 10 rather than over as statistically and historically speaking it’s very rare for anybody to win 10+ majors. If anybody can do it though, Mcilroy has the youth, the talent and the makeup.
Steven Safran,
Thanks Steven for the blog post. I agree that Rory has a much better chance of winning more majors than Tiger from here on in except that was not the statement by Greg Norman. I think Rory could easily get six. Let’s keep this in perspective. Phil Mickelson has won 4 majors. Now I understand that it took awhile for Phil to win his first and then they came rapidly after that, but having said that Phil is still a great player. Why didn’t Phil win more. Tiger for one reason, his own self-demise with course management was another. I am not sure how many times Phil finished second to Tiger in a major, but it has to be easily 3 times. Rory will not have to deal as much with Tiger like Phil did, but I am still saying Tiger will win a few more majors. I think Rory will get his wins, but keep in mind again that Mickelson has won 40 PGA Tour events. FORTY…so I don’t want to hear any readers write in and say Phil sucks compared to Rory. At this point in Rory’s career he can’t even compare his career to Phil’s yet.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ