Coming out of Tiger Woods’ recent win at the Masters — his 15th major championship overall and first since the 2008 U.S. Open — The Caddie Network commissioned a Tiger-specific survey amongst 56 professional Tour caddies.
Here are the results…
Prior to the 2019 Masters, did you honestly think Tiger Woods would ever win another major?
- Yes 46.4%
- No 53.6%
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being “absolutely stunned” how surprised were you to see Tiger win the Masters?
- Average of responses 5.85 out of 10
Describe what you were feeling as you saw Tiger Woods win the 2019 Masters…
“Tears of joy and excitement to see an icon rise to the top once again!”
“Elation, renewed expectations for the prosperity of the PGA Tour.”
“I was just feeling the satisfaction for him that he was able to prove so many doubters wrong.”
“Happy for him and his children to experience what it used to be like. We were used to Tiger winning. His kids got to see it, and that should mean the world to him.”
“He was taking a page right out of Jack’s book. Staying patient while the others made crucial mistakes that all but handed him the green jacket.”
“Witnessing history.”
“This is actually happening. It seems different than his previous major wins. He seems even calmer and his celebrations more spontaneous and less perfect. The boys weren’t challenging him as much coming down the stretch but damn if he didn’t go out and get it done!”
“Extremely proud of him and Joe.”
Do you consider Tiger’s victory at Augusta National the greatest comeback in the history of sports?
- Yes 55.4%
- No 35.7%
- It’s not even close to the greatest 8.9%
If it isn’t the greatest, tell us what is…
“I think it’s the greatest comeback in golf, but that all started at East Lake last year. Each sport has its own greatest comebacks. Look at Michael Jordan, Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Mario Lemieux, and lest we not forget the legend Ben Hogan? Tiger’s career is a resurrection, but the other athletes faced diseases, heartbreak and physical injuries that could have sent them into retirement, much like Tiger Woods faced.”
“Michael Jordan coming back to win NBA Championships after retiring to play baseball.”
“Ben Hogan coming back after a near-fatal car accident.”
“Patriots Super Bowl win over the Falcons.”
“If he wins any of the other majors THAT would be the greatest comeback ever. The Masters field is too small and there are about 15 guys with zero chance of winning. He beat about 60 guys. Other majors he would have to beat over 125.”
Once Tiger’s career is over, what will his Masters win total be?
- 5 wins 28.6%
- 6 wins 53.6%
- 7 wins 17.9%
Will he match Jack Nicklaus with 18 major wins?
- Yes 53.6%
- No 46.4%
Will he surpass Jack’s 18 major wins?
- Yes 37.5%
- No 62.5%
Which is the bigger obstacle for Tiger when it comes to chasing Jack’s major record?
- His health 51.8%
- His competition 42.9%
- His age 5.4%
If Tiger surpasses Jack’s major total, I would be…
- Not the least bit surprised. How could you ever doubt him now? 64.3%
- Absolutely shocked, because there’s just no way. 35.7%
The next two major venues – Bethpage Black (PGA) and Pebble Beach (U.S. Open) – are at places where Tiger has previously won a major. Do you think he’ll win either of those?
Tiger spotting at Bethpage. ? #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/LwyBnw3VsQ
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 8, 2019
- Yes 50%
- No 50%
Which of those two venues does he have a better chance to win?
- Pebble Beach 78.6%
- Bethpage Black 21.4%
Do you think Tiger will be world No. 1 at season’s end?
- No 76.8%
- Yes 23.2%
How many more majors do you think Tiger will win?
- 0 major wins 3.6%
- 1 major win 19.6%
- 2 major wins 30.4%
- 3+ major wins 46.4%
Julius Boros is the oldest major winner in history. He was 48 when he won the 1968 PGA Championship. Will Tiger win a major at 48+?
Oldest golfers to win a major
• Julius Boros – 48 years
• Tom Morris, Sr. – 46 years, 3 months
• Jack Nicklaus – 46 years, 2 months pic.twitter.com/WGus58eGJm— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 2, 2017
- Yes 35.7%
- No 64.3%
Tiger’s victory in the Masters was the 81st of his PGA Tour career – one shy of Sam Snead’s record 82. Will Tiger surpass Snead in career wins?
- Absolutely, yes 100%
- No 0%
How many career wins will Tiger end up with?
- 82-85 wins 26.8%
- 86-90 wins 62.5%
- 90+ wins 10.7%
Do you think a 40-something Tiger Woods can be as dominant or at least close to as dominant as he was in the early 2000s?
- He could be dominant, but it won’t be as regularly as he was then. 46.4%
- No way. There’s too much talent out there now. 53.6%
The hardest major for Tiger to win this year will be….
- PGA Championship at Bethpage Black 50%
- British Open at Royal Portrush 46.4%
- U.S. Open at Pebble Beach 3.6%
The greatest golfer of all time is…
- Tiger Woods 71.4%
- Jack Nicklaus 26.8%
- Ben Hogan 1.8%
