| If you're a golfer, or even have a passing | | | | travel about 30-40 yards further than those |
| interest in the great sport of golfing -- a | | | | of Bobby Jones era. |
| sport where you hit a little white ball with | | | | |
| a club and try to get that small sphere into | | | | However, despite the inferior balls and clubs |
| an equally tiny 4 and 1/4 inch cylinder in | | | | he used, Jones could hit the ball 300 yards |
| the ground -- then you undoubtedly know of | | | | in his day. |
| Tiger Woods accomplishments and his | | | | |
| incredible ball-striking expertise. | | | | Consider also, the golf course. |
| | | | |
| But, how would Tiger Woods compare to Bobby | | | | Now many of you are probably thinking, that |
| Jones had they been able to play each other | | | | the courses today, are a little longer. This |
| in the same golf tournaments? | | | | is true. However, today's courses are set up |
| | | | today to promote better scoring (except the 4 |
| Although you've probably heard of Bobby | | | | Majors). |
| Jones, and may even know of his awards and | | | | |
| his awesome record, most golf aficionado's | | | | This has been done to satisfy spectators |
| don't realize just how spectacular this great | | | | thirst for seeing more birdies. |
| golfer of the early 20th century really was. | | | | |
| | | | Finally, I believe, the players from Jones |
| In fact, it is impossible to know to EVER | | | | era were at one other major disadvantage. |
| know with certain just who the best player | | | | |
| really would be. | | | | See what the players today would score, if |
| | | | you took away all the wedges! |
| But, before you even think about who the best | | | | |
| would be if they were to play a match | | | | This all around popular club, is a major |
| together, here are some actual facts to | | | | reason for todays players being able to get |
| consider. | | | | the ball up and down from any where around |
| | | | and near the green. |
| We are all amazed when we see the | | | | |
| mind-blowing tee shots of Tiger Woods. | | | | I wonder how well Tiger would do, having no |
| | | | choice but a nine iron from a tight lie, from |
| However, in all fairness to Bobby Jones, it | | | | a greenside bunker. |
| must be pointed out that from 1920 until | | | | |
| today, golf clubs and other golfing equipment | | | | And yet that's the only choice Bobby Jones |
| has come a very long way. | | | | had. |
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| Bobby Jones had no choice but to use golfing | | | | As far as the putter is concerned, the |
| equipment that was substantially inferior to | | | | Calamity Jane was Jones choice for a putter, |
| the equipment manufactured today. | | | | however, todays market of putters is superior |
| | | | in accuracy and construction. |
| For example: today's golf drivers are able to | | | | |
| hit the ball a good 10-15% or more farther | | | | Even, with inferior equipment, compared to |
| than those manufactured in Bobby Jone's day. | | | | todays standards, Jones wasable to shoot |
| | | | fairly low scores. |
| Today's golf ball is wound a lot tighter than | | | | |
| those Bobby Jones hit. | | | | While we may never know who was the greatest, |
| | | | it creates great food for thought... and |
| The Nike balls used by Tiger, and the | | | | makes for great conversation... comparing |
| Titleist Pro V, used by Phil Mickelson, | | | | these 2 golfing immortals! |