Tiger Woods vs Jack Nicklaus
VS
Jack Nicklaus
18 major titles, The Golden Bear
Major championship greatness
Short Answer
Jack Nicklaus holds the record with 18 major championships. Tiger Woods has 15 majors and 82 PGA Tour wins. Nicklaus leads in majors, Woods in total wins and peak dominance.
Our Verdict
Nicklaus is the major championship king. Tiger's peak was more dominant. If Tiger hadn't had injuries, he likely would have surpassed 18.
Tiger Woods7.5
7.5Jack Nicklaus
Choose Tiger Woods if
Peak dominance in golf
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Key Differences at a Glance
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Major Titles: Jack Nicklaus wins (18 vs 15)
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PGA Tour Wins: Tiger Woods wins (82 vs 73)
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Weeks at #1: Tiger Woods wins (683 vs N/A (pre-ranking))
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | Tiger Woods | Jack Nicklaus | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Championships | 15 | 18 | -17% |
| PGA Tour Wins | 82 | 73 | +12% |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
Key Differences
Tiger Woods
Attribute
Jack Nicklaus
15
Major Titles
18🏆
82🏆
PGA Tour Wins
73
683🏆
Weeks at #1
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Last updated: March 19, 2026Human reviewed
