Jack Nicklaus reveals Tiger's retirement plans, drops knowledge on Rory McIlroy
Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus has revealed Tiger Woods' retirement plans and outlined what Rory McIlroy needs to do to win more majors.
It has to be said Jack Nicklaus and Sir Nick Faldo know a thing or two about golf.
The two icons of the game spoke for more than an hour on Faldo's new podcast Round Table Chats.
Nicklaus spoke on a number of topics, from Tiger Woods' retirement plans to what he doesn't like about the LIV Golf League.
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And the two discussed Rory McIlroy in major championships. Despite an illustrious career, McIlroy has only won four of the big ones.
The last time McIlroy tasted major championship success came in 2014 at the PGA Championship at Valhalla.
At the time, The Golden Bear remarked that McIlroy had the talent to perhaps eclipse his 18 majors. "I love his swing," Nicklaus said.
So what gives? Faldo put it to Nicklaus that McIlroy is perhaps too relaxed. "Even you admit you got in your own way at times," Faldo said.
Nicklaus said he absolutely agreed. Then dropped some knowledge:
Nicklaus continued:
Nicklaus said you've simply got to play the round, and when you play the round well, 'That's your enjoyment.'
Faldo said:
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Nicklaus said that was 'the fun', adding:
Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion of The Masters. Despite claiming the green jacket in 2022, Scheffler is not the favourite with the bookmakers.
Jon Rahm is, followed by McIlroy.
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