Palmer backs Woods to beat Nicklaus' record
Arnold Palmer believes Tiger Woods can better Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major victories. Woods, who was yesterday named as the PGA Player of the Tour for the ninth time in 11 seasons, won seven titles this term including his 13th major at the US PGA Championship. He is now preparing for the Presidents Cup, which starts on Thursday.
The 31-year-old has now notched up an impressive 61 wins in 230 tournaments compared to Palmer's achievement of 62 wins in 473 attempts.
And Palmer is confident Woods can beat his record and will soon replace Nicklaus as the all-time leading major winner.
When asked if Woods could win over 18 majors, Palmer said: "The only doubt I would have is if he wants to.
"If he wants to and is willing to make the sacrifice and it takes some sacrifice to do what you're asking, and that is very, very important.
"He's going to have to devote himself to the game the way he has to this point.
"He has six major-wins to go. He's on 31-years-old and could be playing the same calibre of golf - or better - for the next 20 years.
"If he keeps himself fit and keeps doing what he's doing, it won't be any major deal for him to win six more major championships."
Woods is now readying himself for The Presidents Cup this week at the Royal Montreal Golf Club where he surprisingly does not have an impressive record.
The World Number One has lost six and won just two of his fourball matches in his previous appearances against an international team in the competition.
But American captain Nicklaus is hoping that changes this week and is listening to Woods to identify his ideal playing partner.
Nicklaus said: "Tiger's record in fourball isn't good, but the 11 other players probably want to play with him.
"I think he won a match in Washington and we almost gave him a party.
"Tiger has asked to play with three different players and I'm going to try and honour that wish if I can, three different ways.
"But if I find he plays really well with one of them, I'm probably going to stick with that for a second time around."
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