U.S. Open

[GPK]

I just always think this "never won from behind" in a major is just the stupidest of all arguments.

A win, is a win, is a win. If someone were to ask Jack.."Hey Jack, what would you think about winning all 18 majors from on the lead or tied for the lead after 54 holes?"

I bet he would smile and say "I wish I would have won 19 majors that way"

Anyone that thinks that Tiger not winning a major from behind somehow diminishes his 14 majors or makes him less of a player is simply fooling themselves.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by GPK

Anyone that thinks that Tiger not winning a major from behind somehow diminishes his 14 majors or makes him less of a player is simply fooling themselves.

Ultimately it and a Grand Slam are the only things he has yet to accomplish. Tiger's legacy is stamped already as an all time great and likely the greatest of all time. But winning 16 more majors wouldn't do as much to elevate him to that next level of legendary status as a dramatic come from behind Sunday win would. That is what everyone is waiting for, the day Tiger goes from great to legendary.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Ultimately it and a Grand Slam are the only things he has yet to accomplish. Tiger's legacy is stamped already as an all time great and likely the greatest of all time. But winning 16 more majors wouldn't do as much to elevate him to that next level of legendary status as a dramatic come from behind Sunday win would. That is what everyone is waiting for, the day Tiger goes from great to legendary.

So his body of work isn't complete until he wins one from behind? I don't see why it matters so much.

NT

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

So his body of work isn't complete until he wins one from behind? I don't see why it matters so much.

NT

So far he has been a mere mortal. People want to see him make that dramatic come from behind victory that puts him in demigod territory where currently only Michael Jordan resides.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

So far he has been a mere mortal. People want to see him make that dramatic come from behind victory that puts him in demigod territory where currently only Michael Jordan resides.

LOL... this is funny. Tiger is every bit as good in golf as MJ was in basketball.. if not better... and by the way, just because we werent old enough to really enjoy Jack doesnt mean he's not in the demigod territory.. cause he is, in fact he's the God of the sports gods.


I guess people also dont realize that golfers usually hit their prime on the tour in their 30's... and Tiger is only 33.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

LOL... this is funny. Tiger is every bit as good in golf as MJ was in basketball.. if not better... and by the way, just because we werent old enough to really enjoy Jack doesnt mean he's not in the demigod territory.. cause he is, in fact he's the God of the sports gods.


I guess people also dont realize that golfers usually hit their prime on the tour in their 30's... and Tiger is only 33.

Sorry, Tiger is still just the best golfer ever. He's not in MJ territory until he has that last round comeback. He's had the 60+ point games (1997 Masters, 2000 US and British Opens, 2005 British, 2006 PGA) and he has the championships but he hasn't had that defining comeback game winning shot to win a championship. That's the one thing holding him back from the MJ tier.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Sorry, Tiger is still just the best golfer ever. He's not in MJ territory until he has that last round comeback. He's had the 60+ point games (1997 Masters, 2000 US and British Opens, 2005 British, 2006 PGA) and he has the championships but he hasn't had that defining comeback game winning shot to win a championship. That's the one thing holding him back from the MJ tier.

come on Scott this is just idiotic! First off, he's not the best golfer ever, he's tied for #1 or just under #1 (will be tied for #1 by the end of his career).

MJ had holes in his game too. He could have been a better defender and passer.

Only in your mind (and probably Scuds) is Tiger not in MJ territory.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Ultimately it and a Grand Slam are the only things he has yet to accomplish. Tiger's legacy is stamped already as an all time great and likely the greatest of all time. But winning 16 more majors wouldn't do as much to elevate him to that next level of legendary status as a dramatic come from behind Sunday win would. That is what everyone is waiting for, the day Tiger goes from great to legendary.

Tiger is beyond legendary. Only player to hold all four modern major trophies at the same time.