[Bagger Lance]

Point well taken. I define a top ballstriker as one that has an extraordinary command of the golf ball, both distance and accuracy.

With that definition, he may be the best in the world. He understands the geometry of the swing and has taken that into his own realm. He also applies his knowledge (demonstrates)to an exceptional degree. I'm just not convinced that when you take him out of his comfort zone and into competition, that the ballstriking ability holds up.

I don't know Mac, have never met him, my opinion is based on the first hand accounts from people who have.