Who is better, Locke or Braid?
James Braid leads with a GOAT score of 90.1 against 89.9 for Bobby Locke — a gap of 0.2 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Locke vs Braid
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently ranks James Braid above Bobby Locke: 90.1 vs 89.9. James Braid leads on Dominance. Bobby Locke leads on Statistics.
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BraidWinner
90.1Braid wins: Dominance
Locke
89.9Locke wins: Statistics
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🏴 James Braid
90.1
Braid leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. James Braid
2. Bobby Locke
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through season 5 · Form index per season1. 🏴 James Braid5 seasons played · career day 1,825206 wins
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇿🇦 Bobby Locke5 seasons played · career day 1,826197 wins
-4.4% vs Braid at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 Locke | 0 | 0 | 30 | 65 | 148 | 440 |
| 🏴 Braid | 0 | 0 | 30 | 66 | 206 | 550 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
| Metric | LockeRetired | BraidRetired |
|---|---|---|
| Open Championships | 4 | 5 |
| PGA Tour wins | 15 | — |
| South African Open titles | 9 | — |
| Professional wins worldwide | 74 | — |
| Vardon Trophies | 1 | — |
| French Open titles | — | 1 |
| News of the World Match Play titles | — | 4 |
| Professional wins | — | 26 |
| Courses designed | — | 200 |
| Dominance w25% | 88 | 90 |
| Peak w20% | 94 | 94 |
| Longevity w20% | 88 | 88 |
| Honours w20% | 90 | 90 |
| Statistics w15% | 90 | 88 |
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GOAT Rank · the data
Braid90.1
Locke89.9
FAQ
Where does Locke beat Braid?
Locke scores higher on statistics. Braid leads on dominance.
How is the Locke vs Braid score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Locke: 89.9, Braid: 90.1.
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