Golf equipment has changed a great deal since the days of The Golden Bear which is a big reason I find it difficult to compare the eras.


How far would golf's legends drive the ball using modern equipment?
https://www.pga.com/golf-instruction...dern-equipment

Nicklaus cranked a 341-yard blast to win the PGA Championship’s long drive competition in 1963 with the “old ball.”

Impressive



Anyway they're all exceptional golfers. I've always been unmoved by Tiger Woods but he is certainly a talent.