There won’t be another Tiger Woods anytime soon. With 15 majors, his legacy is unmatched — except in one area: the Ryder Cup. By his own standards, his record there is lackluster. Over a decade ago, Woods defended himself, even invoking Jack Nicklaus to make his point.

Before the 2004 Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills, Tiger Woods preempted questions about his underwhelming Cup record. With captain Hal Sutton pushing him to step up, Woods asked reporters, “Anybody know what Jack Nicklaus’ record is in the Ryder Cup?” Silence followed. Then he added, “How many majors did he win?” The room quickly replied, “18,” and Woods seemed satisfied.

What Woods was making clear was his view of legacy. Jack Nicklaus , the only name that matches the legacy of Woods, has one of the most dominant career rec

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