Gary Player: Tiger could have won 24 majors without a swing change
As Gary Player sees it, Tiger Woods could have obliterated Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major championships — had Tiger done one big thing differently.
In an interview on “In Depth with Graham Bensinger,” the golf legend says Woods never should have deviated from the swing that won him the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links by 15 shots.
“Tiger Woods, if he’d never had another lesson, just left what he had. He would have won 20, 22, 24 majors,” Player said. “But he’s also been unlucky: three knee operations, back operation and a few other problems.”
Player thinks he can get Woods back on track in an hour. While that’s more time than the 10 minutes 2008 Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger says he would need to fix Woods, Player has a lifetime more experience.
“But would I love to sit down with him for one hour and give him a piece of my knowledge,” Player said. “I can’t tell you what I’d say. But then I think he could win majors.”
The South African hopes Woods will come back and win majors. He sees it as important for golf at large.
“So, will he come back as a champion? I really hope so because the game needs Tiger Woods,” he said.
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