# Tiger Woods Praises Smoltz as Best Amateur Golfer

> Tiger Woods called John Smoltz the best amateur golfer in the world during their prime.
- Title: Tiger Woods Praises Smoltz as Best Amateur Golfer | Shortify
- Summary: Tiger Woods called John Smoltz the best amateur golfer in the world during their prime. Tiger Woods named former MLB pitcher John Smoltz the best amateur…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/golf-mlb-news-best-amateur-golfer-tiger-woods-high-praise-comes-to-light-after-witnessing-stunning-form
- Author: Sudeep Sinha
- Published: 2026-10-19T17:42:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tiger woods, john smoltz, amateur golfer, mlb, golf, seahawks, nfl, sports
## Tiger Woods' Praise
Tiger Woods called John Smoltz the best amateur golfer in the world during their prime.

> Tiger Woods told me, he goes, 'I think Smoltz is probably the best amateur golfer in the world.'
## Smoltz' Golf Success
Smoltz has earned praise from Woods previously and qualified for the 2018 U.S. Senior Open.
## Smoltz' Golf Career
Smoltz once carried a handicap index of +1.5 and attempted to earn a full tour card in 2023.
## Smoltz' Baseball-Golf Connection
Smoltz' pitching skills translated to golf, with accuracy and staying centred over the ball.
## Woods' Baseball Game
Woods got mad when Smoltz threw pitches he could hit in a simulated baseball game.

> At the end of the at-bats, i gave him fastballs that he could hit. And when he found that out, he got really mad.
## Future Golf Competition
Woods and Smoltz might compete against each other on the PGA Tour if their paths crossed.
## Key takeaway

Tiger Woods named former MLB pitcher John Smoltz the best amateur golfer he played with among professionals.