[11Bush]

but as a long-time golfer and a longer-time golfing fan, there is no doubt in my mind that he’s not only the best golfer of his era, but the best golfer of ALL-TIME.

Wow, guess you never heard of some of the other guys that played the game, like Hogan, Jones, Palmer, Nicklaus, Player, and others. Besides your penchant for hyperbole, what is your handicap?

[Alberta's Child]

In my opinion, Bobby Jones was the greatest golfer of all time. I’m kind of biased in that regard because of what he did OUTSIDE of golf. He retired at the age of 28, got a degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech, got a degree in literature from Harvard, and then went on to pursue a successful law career after that.

[laotzu]

like Hogan, Jones, Palmer, Nicklaus, Player, and others

Sam Snead!!

I was staying at the Greenbrair, several years ago, where Sam Snead was the club pro.

I was talking with several fellow golfers who told me an interesting story about Slammin' Sammy.

Snead had a house that backed up to one of the tees on the back nine, and would frequently sit on his back porch and watch the foursomes that would parade by every 15 minutes.

With each group, Snead would greet them, and offer his advice on how to play that particular hole. What a great guy!!

Of course, everybody welcomed the opportunity to be coached by the greatest player in the history of golf. At the very least, it would make a great story to tell back home.

Pretty exciting stuff....until they checked out of the hotel. On each of their bills was a $300. charge for a golf lesson by the house pro. That's $300 apiece x 4 players every 15 minutes, barely leaving his back yard. Easy money.

At least, it did make for an interesting story.

[ObamaMustGo2012]

My handicap is the fact that I play the game. Listen, even Jack and Arnie say that Tiger is the greatest. To golfers, even those of us who despise Tiger for the person that he is, this isn't even a matter of debate.