The Golden Bear mentioned golfing greats Tom Watson and Arnold Palmer as prime examples of stars who never joined the elite Grand Slam club. Only five players have achieved all four Majors, with Gene Sarazen (1935), Ben Hogan (1953), and Tiger Woods securing the feat on their first attempt. Woods was just 24 years old when he won the 2000 Open.
Nicklaus himself accomplished this in 1966, while Gary Player did so in 1965, both on their third attempts. World No. 2 McIlroy is still pursuing the Masters, which has eluded him, as he nears his 35th birthday.
McIlroy’s chances were discussed, with some expressing confidence in his ability to win the Grand Slam. Watson, who was also present, never clinched the US PGA despite a strong lead in ’78, while Nicklaus and others believe McIlroy has the talent to achieve this feat. McIlroy has spoken about aiming for “boring” golf to minimize errors and improve his performance.
Woods, despite not having completed 72 holes in over a year, expressed confidence in his ability to match Nicklaus’ six Masters wins. The Golden Bear acknowledged Woods’ talent and expressed his support for him. The text also mentions treating community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and advertisements from partners, with the option to leave the community if one chooses.
The text is a mix of golf-related discussions, opinions on players’ abilities, and support for both McIlroy and Woods.
