The 18-time major championship winner spoke about Tiger Woods recently. Nicklaus talked about the same in a press conference at the 2022 Memorial Tournament at the challenging Muirfield Village Golf Club. Moreover, the golden bear spoke about how Woods can still win the same number of major championship events as Nicklaus.
Nicklaus said about the 46-year-old matching his record after the media personnel asked him whether Woods still has a shot. He replied, “Still think he might. I would never count him out, incidentally, of anything.”
The Tour veteran’s words prove that he has the confidence that the five-time Masters champion can still equal his record of most major championship triumphs. At the same time, it also shows how Nicklaus believes in Woods even when he is not playing his best. It is truly incredible.
Jack said, “Who knows how long his body is going to stay together. You’ve had as many operations as he’s had, he may be solid enough that it’s all right. And if he is, I think he probably will break my record.”
The 46-year-old professional won his 73rd PGA Tour title at Muirfield Village in 2012. It was his last triumph at the Memorial Tournament as well. Woods ended the event with an overall score of nine-under-par.