Did Tiger Woods ever play against Jack Nicklaus?
Woods and Nicklaus each reached 12 under on day three, setting up a tantalising showdown between the two most prolific major-winners in men’s golf. Both men have won three Opens in total and two at St Andrews, with Nicklaus triumphing over the Old Course in 1970 and 1978 before Woods followed suit in 2000 and 2005.
How far is Tiger Woods behind Jack Nicklaus?
Woods has won 82 official PGA Tour events, tied with Sam Snead also 82, and nine ahead of Jack Nicklaus’s 73 wins. (See List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins.) Woods has won 15 majors, second all time behind Jack Nicklaus’ 18.
Who is best golfer of all time?
Jack Nicklaus
Who is the richest golfer of all time?
Tiger Woods
Who is the youngest PGA Tour winner?
Youngest Winners (Since 1900)
| Age | Player | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| 19 years, 11 months, 17 days | Jordan Spieth | 2013 John Deere Classic |
| 20 years, 5 days | Gene Sarazen | 1922 Southern (Spring) Open |
| 20 years, 1 month, 15 days | Charles Evans | 1910 Western Open |
| 20 years, 2 months, 9 days | Ralph Guldahl | 1932 Arizona Open |
Who shot the only 58 in PGA Tour history?
Jim Furyk’s
What major Does Phil Mickelson need?
| Phil Mickelson | |
|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | Won: 2004, 2006, 2010 |
| PGA Championship | Won: 2005, 2021 |
| U.S. Open | 2nd/T2: 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2013 |
| The Open Championship | Won: 2013 |
Which golf major is the most prestigious?
The men’s major golf championships, also known simply as the majors, are the four most prestigious events in professional golf. The competitions are the Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship, contested annually.