You're going to win either way. Considering Woods' intense concentration on the majors, and the fact that he won the U.S. and British Opens by a combined 23 shots last year, the point may be moot. Scotland's Colin Montgomerie said. You would be doing well to stop me from saying if I held four majors, if you put all four on top of the table and say I hold all of them, that's a Grand Slam. He's got all four, for goodness sakes.
Woods appreciates the tradition and history of the game.
He knows all of Nicklaus' records, and where he stands in relation to the legends. He is driven by the majors because he knows his legacy will be defined by them. But he also enjoys the prospect of redefining the Grand Slam. After winning his second consecutive tournament last week at The Players Championship, Woods was asked whether he initially thought the Grand Slam needed to be accomplished in one calendar year. But looking at the trophies I have on my mantle, three are lined up.