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Nicklaus' record 'more than a career' away for Tiger

ESPN staff
April 7, 2011
Jack Nicklaus has warned Tiger Woods that he still has a long way to go to reach 18 majors © Getty Images
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Jack Nicklaus has cast doubt over Tiger Woods' ability to surpass his record of 18 majors, claiming another five majors is more than any of his rivals could hope to win in a career.

A year after returning to the sport, Woods bids to end his 18-month title drought at Augusta this week and win his first major since the 2008 US Open.

A fifth green jacket would be Woods' 15th major, just three away from equalling Nicklaus' record, and although Nicklaus fully expects the former world No. 1 to rediscover his form and return to winning titles, he admits five majors is still a big ask, even for Woods.

"I've said many times that Tiger has a great work ethic and he is a very talented young man," Nicklaus said in The Telegraph.

"And equipment will help extend his career extend what it did mine, I assume that he will get his focus back and if he does he will probably pass my record.

"But I also say about the last part that he still has to do it. If you look at what he has to do, he has to win five majors. That's more than a career for anyone else playing."

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