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(More customer reviews)Tiger vs. Jack by Philip B. Capelle is the the definitive analysis of how we judge greatness in golf. By focusing on Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, Capelle has revolutionized the procedure by which greatness in any sport is determined. This book is the result of years of meticulous research. Capelle has broght together a rich factual background and superior technical analysis of the issues relating to who is the greatest golfer of all time. He has produced an original method of comparing players who played in different eras. Tiger has had the benefit of the latest equipment technology while Jack has had to suffer with poor performing golf balls and even assigned caddies. Today's golf is almost a team effort with the caddy adding great value to the winning result. Capell's new method of analysis is sure to become the standard by which fans judge the all time best in any sport.
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Tiger vs. Jack is packed with talking points and cutting edge research that will turn you into an expert on golf's greatest rivalry. The book is divided into four parts. Playing for History (I) sets the stage for Tiger Woods' quest with its unique look at the four majors and the contributions of the game's all-time best towards shaping a complete definition of greatness. The Pyramid makes it easy to compare Jack Nicklaus' rivals with Woods' competition. In Playing the Game (II) their skills are evaluated from driver through putter, and a penetrating analysis of their mental games reveals their winning edge. Caddy Stevie Williams' impact on Woods' record is shown, and our rivals will time travel for some head-to-head competition. Tiger vs. Jack (III) compares their careers and their greatest performances while new arguments and stats blow holes in popular 'wisdom." You'll relive their 32 major victories and come to understand luck's role in golf. You'll also experience life in golf's arena and discover how Nicklaus' heartbreaking losses could affect the great debate. The Contender Finish ranking system for the majors shows the magnitude of Nicklaus' true lead over Woods in the contest for Best Ever. PGA Tour victories, golf's most overrated record, is exposed as a faulty metric for comparing the two. And you will surely be surprised by side-by-side looks at their best streaks, tournaments, seasons, and bids for the Grand Slam. Finally, the Best Ever (IV) reveals the risks factors Woods faces including his ever changing swing, caddy, instructor, putting, desire, competition, injury, and pressure. You'll learn how media and fan bias, and golf politics, affects each player's campaign for Best Ever, and a method for selecting the Best Ever is unveiled that could revolutionize how we honor greatness in golf. Key features: Popular wisdom vs. Capelle's perspective; stat boxes; questions for a debate; abridged and complete contents; comprehensively indexed.
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