Excellent point John. I agree. Same with baseball with Babe Ruth or Tennis with Johnny Mac and earlier.

Best Golfer of his time: Tiger Woods Best Golfer of all time: ??????

It's hard to decide when comparing "apples & oranges". Different equipment, different balls, different courses, different conditions, different motivation. If you look at Sam Sneed's record of 82 total wins and his longevity (last PGA win was at the age of 53) - he could be the best of all time.

Woods for sure. He is the face of golf.