Nicklaus-Palmer still best gauge of rivalries

Woods versus Mickelson is the latest, but far from the greatest

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida - Jack Nicklaus says if he were in a high-stakes match in Las Vegas in his prime, the most compelling opponent would be Arnold Palmer.

Never mind that the Golden Bear considers his toughest rival to be Tom Watson. Or that he finished runner-up to Lee Trevino in majors four times in seven years.