The All-Time Greatest Golf Rivalries

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  • John Daly vs. Constantino Rocca: Their one-hole playoff at the 1995 Open marked yet another chapter in the intense golf rivalry between Italy and Arkansas
  • Dan Hicks vs. Johnny Miller: Though these two legendary commentators worked as respectful partners for 20 years, each fought for the title of silkiest vocals in all of golf history
  • Europe vs. United States: Since 1927, the Ryder Cup has been the preferred method for settling territorial disputes along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
  • Golf Ball vs. Wind: Though golfers have won some stunning victories, wind remains the all-time series leader due to its dominance at both the amateur and professional level
  • Arnold Palmer vs. Jack Nicklaus: The nation watched in horror as golf turned two friends into mutually respectful competitors