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Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus—Who’s the Greatest?

Two golfers acclaimed the best ever, each with a diehard fan base. Which one claims Mount Everest’s peak position?
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Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus—Who’s the Greatest?
Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus share a chat during the award presentation at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on 3 Jun 2001. Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT
M. James Ward
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Go to any sports bar, and conversations invariably ensue on which sports star is the GOAT—the greatest of all time. In baseball, you'll hear Babe Ruth pitted against Barry Bonds. In basketball, the debate will center on Michael Jordan and Lebron James. In tennis, Novak Djokovic versus Rafael Nadal. The list goes on and on.

M. James Ward
M. James Ward
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Ward is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and Met Golf Writers Association. He has covered over 100 major championships and 12 Ryder Cup Matches. His golf acumen extends to architecture/travel, equipment, apparel, and general interest stories as well as in-depth interviews with the leading participants and influencers in the sport.