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Old 09-29-2018, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by pokerplyr80 View Post
I'm too young to have seen Nicklaus, Palmer, or Jones play but would put Woods at #1 based on what I've seen and read. In an era with a lot more competition he completely dominated for a decade. This wouldn't even be a debate were it not for his family issues and back problem.

But either way that was a remarkable tournament and scene. It will be fun to watch him next year in the majors.
Nicklaus had to play against Palmer, Player, and later Watson, that is hardly weak competition. Arguably better than the top competitors Tiger faced.
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