Who will win most career Majors: Jordan, Rory or Jason?

[Deleted member 15344]

All the comments about Rory being too this or not enough that are amusing. He had 4 majors in the bag by the age of 25! 4 of em! How many other players have managed that in golf history by that age?! (I cant remember off the top of my head but i think its only about 3 or 4) Not bad for a guy who is too streaky etc.

It's more to do with short term vision

Spieth is the man of that moment due to this years results so they are fresh in people's memory but he has had a hot 12 months - will he continue to reach those heights ? Not sure

Rory has had those hieghts a number of times now - this season he was out for 2 months missing big comps yet still won the RTD as well as WGC

McIlroy has proved his consistency , the ability to win comps from varying situations ,deal with pressures and expectations and still come through winning

This year will be a big pointer as I can see a fully fit Rory winning another two majors - not so sure about Spieth

 

[HomerJSimpson]

All the comments about Rory being too this or not enough that are amusing. He had 4 majors in the bag by the age of 25! 4 of em! How many other players have managed that in golf history by that age?! (I cant remember off the top of my head but i think its only about 3 or 4) Not bad for a guy who is too streaky etc.

The thing is Spieth is that much younger and so could potentially still have the same number as Rory by the same age.

 

[Tongo]

The thing is Spieth is that much younger and so could potentially still have the same number as Rory by the same age.

Very much so. It was the almost dismissive nature towards Rory's chances due to being streaky etc that i found bizarre when you consider what he's achieved already.

 

[Spear-Chucker]

Very much so. It was the almost dismissive nature towards Rory's chances due to being streaky etc that i found bizarre when you consider what he's achieved already.

We can't knock Rory's results which are a phenomenal career already (by any standards) but even discounting his ankle injury this year he was sketchy beforehand. He has established a pattern so far of having a quiet year and then just exploding into action and blowing everyone away.

I hope this continues because we could be in for a really exciting battle next year as opposed to him camping at Dave Stockton's house trying to find a putting stroke whilst the others make hay.

 

[Rory130911]

Hi all,

We're putting together a feature about the rise of Spieth, Day and McIlroy in the new issue of the magazine and we want to get some input from you guys. As you'll see in the poll, we want your opinion on who will win the most career Majors between Jordan, Rory and Jason, and why (leave comments below).

If you also want to volunteer an opinion on who will be World No.1 at the end of 2016, and who (can be more than one person) is most likely to force their way into the world's top three and challenge Spieth, Day and McIlroy, that would also be most welcome!

Hope everyone is well,

Nick

Speith will win most majors through consistancy vs streaky play

Rory world no 1 at end of 2016

 

[JustOne]

I think Spieth will win 10 to Rory's 9

 

[markyjee]

i voted for Rory based on the fact he is 2 in front just now, majors are hard to win and no one knows whats round the corner.
Who would have predicted in 2008 that 7 seasons later Tiger would be stuck on 14 with not much expectation of getting any more, lots of great golfers haven't won any.
However given both current skill sets I think I would rather have Jordan's putting game over Rory's driving, think more often than not the better putter wins at that level.

 

[Spear-Chucker]

i voted for Rory based on the fact he is 2 in front just now, majors are hard to win and no one knows whats round the corner.
Who would have predicted in 2008 that 7 seasons later Tiger would be stuck on 14 with not much expectation of getting any more, lots of great golfers haven't won any.
However given both current skill sets I think I would rather have Jordan's putting game over Rory's driving, think more often than not the better putter wins at that level.

Very good point

 

[drewster]

Voted Rory, his very best is better than anyone elses and it seems that going forward he now has 100% focus. The lawsuit, football injury and wozniacki are well behind him now and he knows he needs to bring the A game in every major if he wants to win. There's plenty of people who can win a major on their day and Zach has every chance of picking up another but i can't see anyone reaching the higher echelons of these three over the next 5-10 years on a regular basis.

 

[Val]

Rory for me.

Think how many he may have now if he was a good putter. Having 4 currently without actually putting spectacularly like Jordan has is a feat in itself.

 

[Hobbit]

Day. I think he would have been winning Majors two years ago if it wasn't for injury. I also think we've not seen the best of Day yet.

 

[Garush34]

Rory for me. Although he can be a bit hit and miss when he is on he is the best there is. I think after his open win where he maybe didn't have his A game on the Sunday but still managed a win proved it.

The others are good but just don't have that ability yet to grind it out. Jason has taken a while to win on tour and should have won more. I think next year will be a quiet year for him.

Spieth has the ability to get out in front but when he's playing bad he tends to blame himself and get down which distracts him. Take Bubba for example even though people critasize home for it, he always finds something else to blame so that he is focused on playing golf.

 

[MendieGK]

I'd argue that you are better off being streaky than consistent when it comes to winning these big events.

Being consistent might get you a top 5 each week but you won't win. All the pros have it in them to have a career week and win a major it's about getting hot.

This year was an anomaly, a first round 64 at the masters won it for spieth (Rory was 6 shots back after 4 rounds and shot 71 first round and 40 on the front 9 2nd round meaning he was 14 shots back with 45 holes left).

Spieth shouldn't have won the US open, Grace blew it on 16 and the Johnson 3 putted from nowhere.

Don't get me wrong I really like Spieth but I thibk 2015 was an outlier and in 10years time Rory will be at double figures for majors and Spieth may have 4 or 5.

 

[Val]

I'd argue that you are better off being streaky than consistent when it comes to winning these big events.

Being consistent might get you a top 5 each week but you won't win. All the pros have it in them to have a career week and win a major it's about getting hot.

This year was an anomaly, a first round 64 at the masters won it for spieth (Rory was 6 shots back after 4 rounds and shot 71 first round and 40 on the front 9 2nd round meaning he was 14 shots back with 45 holes left).

Spieth shouldn't have won the US open, Grace blew it on 16 and the Johnson 3 putted from nowhere.

Don't get me wrong I really like Spieth but I thibk 2015 was an outlier and in 10years time Rory will be at double figures for majors and Spieth may have 4 or 5.

Could agree more, it was handed to him on a plate after his blow up on 17 although he did recover to birdie 18 and set the target. DJ and Grace in particular may never have better chances to win a major again

 

[Jacko_G]

Rory is the worst putter of the three by a considerable margin.

Spieth for me also.

 

[richart]

Could agree more, it was handed to him on a plate after his blow up on 17 although he did recover to birdie 18 and set the target. DJ and Grace in particular may never have better chances to win a major again

Jack Nicklaus had a few handed to him, but they all count. Well remember Simon Owen handing him the Open at St Andrews. Jack was incredibly consistent in Majors, huge number of second and thirds. If you are always near the top you will get a few ugly wins. A lot of the players challenging in majors on the back nine never win one. The just don't have what it takes.

Rory will have some big wins by five shots or more, but still not sure when playing poorly he can turn a 75 into a 70.

 

[MendieGK]

Rory is the worst putter of the three by a considerable margin.

Spieth for me also.

Jordan had one lf the greatest years on record

Yet, He only gained 0.572 shots on the field through putting this year, and 1.511 through his tee to green performance.

Rory (who had a bad year by all accounts) gained 1.81 shots per round tee to green and only lost .070 on putting.

Day actually putted better than Spieth statistics wise.

So basically Rory loses 2shots per tournament on those two due to putting, but makes up 1.2 from tee to green.

i'll take Rory thanks

 

[MendieGK]

Jack Nicklaus had a few handed to him, but they all count. Well remember Simon Owen handing him the Open at St Andrews. Jack was incredibly consistent in Majors, huge number of second and thirds. If you are always near the top you will get a few ugly wins. A lot of the players challenging in majors on the back nine never win one. The just don't have what it takes.

Rory will have some big wins by five shots or more, but still not sure when playing poorly he can turn a 75 into a 70.

Like when he went out in 40 at the masters and was +3 for the tournament with 9 to play. Shot 31 back 9 and finished 4th?

 

[Jimaroid]

Jordan had one lf the greatest years on record

Yet, He only gained 0.572 shots on the field through putting this year, and 1.511 through his tee to green performance.

Rory (who had a bad year by all accounts) gained 1.81 shots per round tee to green and only lost .070 on putting.

Day actually putted better than Spieth statistics wise.

So basically Rory loses 2shots per tournament on those two due to putting, but makes up 1.2 from tee to green.

i'll take Rory thanks

This. Spieth's performance is very difficult to sustain, it was an exceptional year for him and he has some comparitive weaknesses in the rest of his game. I like Spieth, I like his attitude and I think he's a great golfer, but Rory is the better and more complete golfer at this point in time.

 

[richart]

Like when he went out in 40 at the masters and was +3 for the tournament with 9 to play. Shot 31 back 9 and finished 4th?

No, thinking more when the weather is bad, blowing a bit like at the Open, and he struggles to break 80.

Spieth to me is more like a Nicklaus, very rarely has a really bad round, and always in contention.

Rory is more of a Seve, blows hot and cold, but when at his best can beat anyone.