Great Rivalries
17 entries in the PGA Tour compendium.
Tiger Woods vs Ernie ElsPower meets precision: The epic clash of eras between Tiger Woods and Ernie Els.Tom Watson vs Jack NicklausTom Watson, known as 'Huckleberry' or simply Tom Watson, was a dominant force in golf in the 1970s and 1980s.Jack Nicklaus vs Arnold PalmerThe fire of Palmer met the ice of Nicklaus in golf's greatest rivalry.Phil Mickelson vs Tiger WoodsLefty's legacy: six majors, 45 PGA Tour wins, and a historic run as the oldest major champion.Gary Player vs Jack NicklausTwo styles, one leaderboard: the Golden Bear's power up against the Black Knight's unrelenting precision.Ben Hogan vs Sam SneadA clash of perfection and power that defined a golden age of golf.Bobby Locke vs Ben HoganThe oldest and one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world.Raymond Floyd vs Tom WatsonTom Watson: eight major titles, five Open Championships, and a legendary rivalry with Jack Nicklaus.Tom Weiskopf vs Lee TrevinoEight-time major champion and links legend.Ernie Els vs Retief GoosenTwo South African U.S. Open champions who defined an era.Fred Couples vs Nick FaldoThe 'Boom Boom' legend with one Masters green jacket and a Hall of Fame career.Seve Ballesteros vs. Nick FaldoSir Nick Faldo: six-time major champion and golf icon.Tiger Woods vs. Phil MickelsonSix-time major champion and Hall of Famer known as 'Lefty'.Bobby Jones vs. Walter HagenThe gentleman and the showman — golf's great amateur-professional duel of the 1920s.Tiger Woods vs. Vijay SinghSix-time major champion and Hall of Famer known as 'Lefty'.Jack Nicklaus vs. Gary PlayerPrecision against power: the rivalry that made the world watch golf.Greg Norman vs. Nick FaldoEnglish golf legend with six major titles and a reputation for relentless dedication.
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