In the newly released book 'The Golf 100', Jack Nicklaus is ranked as the greatest golfer of all time, with Tiger Woods coming in second.

Nicklaus boasts an impressive record of 20 major titles, alongside 19 second-place finishes and nine third-place finishes, while Woods has 15 major titles, seven seconds, and four thirds.

The ranking algorithm used in the book awarded points for major victories, giving Nicklaus full points for both the U.S. Amateur and British Amateur, which were considered majors during his era.

The decision to rank Nicklaus above Woods was based on the overall body of work and contributions to the sport, rather than solely on peak performance in matches.

The author of the book acknowledged that Woods had the potential to surpass Nicklaus's record, but injuries and scandals ultimately hindered his career.

Bobby Jones, despite his remarkable career with 13 major wins in just 21 appearances, ranks third on the overall list.

Recently, Nicklaus received a copy of the book during an event in Newport Beach, California, marking a reunion after 25 years.