There is much debate about whether Tiger is "back." I ask, "Back to what?" Back to being the Tiger of old? I don't believe anyone will ever play golf at the level Tiger did in 2000. Back to being the greatest golfer in the world? Considering the struggles of Rory McIlroy and the injury to Brandt Snedeker, I dont think there is any question as to who is playing the best right now.
Tiger measures himself in majors, and though he has not won any as of late, there is no doubt he has to be one of the favorites going into The Masters. Although he hasn't driven the ball as accurately as some say he needs to, putting is the reason he hasn't won a Masters since 2005. If he can putt as well at Augusta as he has in his past two victories he may very well be putting on the Green Jacket for the 5th time (thank you Steve Sticker).
There will always be debate as to who is the greatest golfer of all time. Based on their records in major championships the edge has to go to Mr. Nicklaus because he has more. But I believe Tiger has played the greatest golf to ever have been played (2000) and has many more opportunities to tie and surpass Mr. Nicklaus.
If they end up tied at 18 majors I will have to go with Tiger as the greatest ever. He will have both more PGA Tour and Worldwide victories. Tiger has held all four majors at one time, and he has won more U.S. Amateur and U.S. Junior Amateur Championships.
The title of greatest golfer of all time may forever be debated. I understand the arguments made for Mr. Nicklaus and there is merit to them. We may never know who the greatest of all time is, but we are lucky to even have a debate. For now I'm Team Tiger. Which team are you?
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