Renowned golfer John Daly, himself a two-time major champion, has recently made a daring prediction about Tiger Woods, the 15-time major champion who is just three strokes shy of the legendary Jack Nicklaus. Despite Woods’ recent struggles with injuries and form that have kept him from competing since his memorable 2019 Masters victory, Daly firmly believes it’s far from game over for the celebrated golfer.
In a recent episode of the Like a Farmer podcast, Daly was asked whether he believed Woods could capture another win. But rather than just predicting a regular victory, Daly confidently asserted that Woods could indeed clinch another major. Drawing parallels with Bernhard Langer, who has previously hinted at a record that Woods might be interested in breaking, Daly emphasized Woods’ unwavering determination and exceptional skill in the sport.
Daly voiced his belief in Woods’ potential comeback, saying, “Tiger is not done yet. Something in me says so. Three years ago, I thought he could still beat Jack’s [record]. I am still not beyond that.”
Referencing Phil Mickelson’s recent triumph at the PGA on a challenging course at the age of 51, Daly suggested that Woods, who is currently 49 and in remarkable physical shape, could pull off a similar feat. He recalled hugging Woods at the PNC Championship, where he was struck by how strong Woods was, jokingly comparing it to hugging a brick.
In the podcast, Daly also touched upon the ongoing debate over who is the best player ever – Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus. Despite acknowledging the generational differences and the immense respect he has for Nicklaus, Daly declared Woods to be the greatest player of all time.
Daly argued that during Nicklaus’ era, the competition consisted of around 12 to 20 players, whereas when Woods started winning, every golfer aimed to beat him. He added that while Nicklaus’ record of 18 majors may seem unattainable for Woods given his current circumstances, it doesn’t diminish the fact that Woods is one of the all-time greats.
While the debate over who the best golfer is will undoubtedly continue, Daly’s bold prediction about Woods’ potential comeback adds another layer to the ongoing narrative. Only time will tell if Woods can defy the odds and add another major to his impressive tally.