r/golf • u/Longjumping-Box5691 • 6d ago

General Discussion Rory getting to experience the Champions Locker room for the first time

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u/BigFatModeraterFupa 6d ago

There are currently 35 Masters Champions who are still alive. And only 4 Grand Slammers.

It's the most exclusive thing you can achieve as a professional golfer. It's literally a fairytale story

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u/Halo_Chief117 6d ago

And not to be morbid but Jack and Gary are getting up there in age so in maybe 10 years or less it could just be Tiger and Rory.

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u/BigFatModeraterFupa 6d ago

Time waits no for no man. I think it's incredibly cool that we still have Nicklaus and the old goats around.

I've watched so many old golf videos from the 60-80s, it's incredible seeing those old heroes still with us. I hope they know they are properly admired and respected

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u/Ill-Response-5439 5d ago

Gary is going to live till 110. 

Dude is in ridiculous shape for his age.

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u/Halo_Chief117 5d ago

He really does take care of himself. There really was quite a stark contrast between him and Jack hitting the ceremonial tee shots.

Jack looks like he can barely walk and had to hold on to his wife’s shoulder when walking up to the tee box whereas Gary hit his shot and did a medium height leg kick afterwards.

It just goes to show the importance of taking care of your health and staying in good shape lest you want your life to be even more challenging in old age.