Comment: Why humble Tiger is finally ready to join sport's all-time greats l breenie9
Don Bradman’s Test average of 99.94. Michael Phelps’ 23 Olympic gold medals. Heather McKay’s 16 straight British Open squash titles. Black Caviar’s 25 straight victories in an undefeated career. Winx’s 33 straight victories to end her career. St George’s 11 straight premierships.Very close to getting a start on that list is Jack Nicklaus’ 18 golf majors.
Jack predicted Tiger could “win more Masters than me and Arnie combined”. Arnold Palmer won the Masters four times so, combined with Nicklaus’ six, that means he thought Tiger could win 11. The manner of his first win shocked Augusta officials, who immediately lengthened the course so it could compete with the man who dismantled it. They are still lengthening it to this day.
Two years ago he could hardly walk as he battled a serious back injury. His decorated career looked over.After Monday's astonishing Masters win, his chase for Nicklaus’ mark could be back on. If he wins another major by the end of the year, it will be.
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