the best player of all time?
Reply : Wed 30th Nov 2011 17:31
So many great players over the years, but for me, I would have to say Bobby Jones.
Reply : Wed 30th Nov 2011 17:31
Mr Hogan for me.
Reply : Wed 30th Nov 2011 18:49
Nicklaus for his record in Majors, and because of the strong competition he had during that time - Palmer, Player, Trevino & Watson.
For entertainment Seve.
Reply : Wed 30th Nov 2011 22:15
Seve for me. An artist with the golf club, he could produce from anywhere
Reply : Thu 1st Dec 2011 12:32
I'm going to put in 3 players:
Jones - What he did by the time he retired at 28 was remarkable. Still years from his prime as a gofler
Nicklaus - the level of his success and number of years at the top
Woods - being 26, he is the greatest player of my generation. Not just won a barrel load of majors, but moved the game on in terms of fitness and mental approach just through guys trying to be somewhere near as good as him.
Reply : Fri 2nd Dec 2011 22:28
I'll go for 3 as well although predictable.
Tiger..... In 1930 if you had 100 white men chasing black man across a field it was probably the Ku Klux Klan.... in 1990's it was the the USPGA Tour !... for all his faults and misdemeanors he is definitely the greatest player of the last 20 years amongst some very strong competition
Jack Nicklaus...... Had everything, accurate long driver with woods actually made from wood, great irons and awsome around the greens. 18 majors will never be beaten. As well as all that, an absolute gentleman even during the toughest competitions.
Nick Faldo ....... The greatest ever English golfer. People may be surprised at his inclusion, but for a period in the 90's he was untouchable and in my opinion during that time, he played the best golf I've ever seen in my lifetime. I walked around with him when he shot his 64 course record at Muirfield. Faultless
Reply : Mon 5th Dec 2011 23:57
Nicklaus for me not just for his 18 major wins but for his top 10s in majors. Tiger will have to finish top 10 in every major for the next 10 years to match him. ( if he is still playing then ). All of the above warrant a mention. Shame we cant have then all at their peak playing in a championship. Who do you rate as the best ever Liam?
Dave CAC handed Geordie
Reply : Tue 6th Dec 2011 16:22
An excellent assessment, Colin and one with which I concur.
Reply : Tue 6th Dec 2011 17:49
dave, in my opinion i think tiger and seve. tiger for untouchable mental game and seve for his amazing escape shots and short game