I am Tiger Woods
He's back. Tiger Woods had the look of his 2000 year, staging one of the most exciting head-to-head match-ups in golf in years. The play was stellar for both Tiger and Phil; the tension, palpable. It felt like a major championship.
If you missed it, you missed an incredible Sunday. (What were you thinking?) My words will not do justice to today's duel between the two most talented golfers in the world. Hats off to Phil, too, for rebounding with 2 birdies when Tiger eagled the 12th and almost chipping in on the 18th to force a playoff. It was unbelievable that Phil's ball did not drop -- it looked so pure. I guess just as Phil's putt on 18 at the Masters last year grazed the edge and dropped, this time the edge was not as kind.
Anyway, both Tiger and Phil deserve their props for putting on a duel that was better than the hype.
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Tiger in fact looked like he pulled out his "old school" red shirt and cap. I wonder if they were retro.
Phil Sucks... I felt like I was watching the Phil of old on 16, when he could have made the 6 footer to take the momentum from Tiger. Phil needs to suck it up and be "tough" in the clutch like Tiger is...
And Amen to the "old" hat that Tiger wore today in the final round!
Jason, at the press conference, Phil did admit that he feels this was a "wake-up call" and a "slap in the face." He said that, before, he felt that he was playing the best of anyone on tour (which is understandable given that he'd won 2 in a row). Now he knows he's not. But he said that this will make him even more determined to practice and cut down a few more shots for the TPC and Masters.
Great final round yesterday, although I blame NBC for not showing any other players. Sure people want to see Tiger and Phil, but come on--David Toms and Vijay Singh are also in contention and I saw Toms all of twice.
That said, this duel still does not compare to Nicklaus v. Watson at Turnberry in the 1977 Open (notice I did not say "British" Open). That was the two top golfers at the top of their games, matching each other shot for shot for 36 holes over the weekend.
Not a big ratings grabber, but the European Dubai had a great final round as well. Els knew that he could take #2 position in the world if he won and Tiger finished 3rd or worse, and he came through with a clutch final hole. Good day for watching golf...thank goodness for TIVO...can watch 6 hours of coverage in no time at all and I can fast forward so I don't have to listen to the worthless commentary of Johnny Miller (truly a man who had a losing attitude and thus fell from the cloud nine he had shortly in the golf arena). Every shot...Miller "Oh, he'll aim 12 yards right on this one...he's not even thinking about going at the pin/making this putt" Than the player would do the exact opposite, as a player who wants to win will do. Oh...I despise that man.
Thanks, anonymous, for the post. I don't think I saw the 1977 British Open, or at least, if I did, I was very young and wouldn't have appreciated it. But I agree with you a "major" championship duel probably has no equal in non-major tournaments. I do remember Watson v. Nicklaus at Pebble in the 1982 U.S. Open. Watson's chip in was amazing, although I was rooting for Jack!
Don't criticize the new Phil; leave it for the old Phil.
This was a Phil that wanted to win, and was pissed that he didn't. As for the 16th hole, Tiger made bogey, too, and di so with a real choke shot--a fluffed lob wedge into he bunker. Amateur stuff.
How many times have we seen Phil lose a major championship to Tiger, and say, "Oh, well, whatever . . .?" This time, Phile loses the Ford and is furious.
This is a new compettive fire i Phil, and whoever doesn't see it doesn't have his eyes open.
Yes, but who really won the Masters?
http://tigerwoods.myblogsite.com/blog/_archives/2005/4/21/603464.html
Watching the US Open is fun except for the crappy NBC commentary. Johnny Miller is a moron with barely a pulse. Here's a good drinking game: Watch something Johnny Miller is working on. For each negative comment or oberservation he makes, drink. Each positive comment you can....wait...that never happens.
I just counted 5 negative while writing this.
"Hockey is a sport for white men. Basketball is a sport for black men. Golf is a sport for white men dressed like black pimps." Tiger Woods
So is that why you took up golf? Cause you are a white man trying to dress up as black man.
A couple of years ago Tiger Woods thought he was in a ' of the record' interview, so he made a comment that sent the media into a frenzy. I just wanted to know what that comment was.
Does anyone have a clue as to what the comment may have been?
A couple of years ago Tiger Woods thought he was in a ' of the record' interview, so he made a comment that sent the media into a frenzy. I just wanted to know what that comment was.
Does anyone have a clue as to what the comment may have been?
The things Tiger has to put up with drives me crazy. All you have to do is compare Tigers statistics to Phil's statistics to realize that with Phil winning his 3rd major in 15 years on the tour does not justify the hype the press is trying to create. He's having a little winning streak like everyone else has on occasion (Vejay Sing's streak comes to mind!)and I doubt that even Phil can explain how he did it. I think Phil will have to show more winning consistancy over the next couple of years before any of the press and his supporters can justify saying that he can give Tiger a run for his money, it's just baloney for now!!!
The things Tiger has to put up with drives me crazy. All you have to do is compare Tigers statistics to Phil's statistics to realize that with Phil winning his 3rd major in 15 years on the tour does not justify the hype the press is trying to create. He's having a little winning streak like everyone else has on occasion (Vijay Singh’s streak comes to mind ) and I doubt that even Phil can explain how he did it. I think Phil will have to show more winning consistancy over the next couple of years before any of the press and his supporters can justify saying that he can give Tiger a run for his money, it's just baloney for now!!!
Why don't the sports writers address the fact that Tiger has won so many events while playing in so very few. I wonder how many events Jack N or Arnold P played in before the had won 49 PGA events?
What is the nature of the personnal tension between Tiger and Vjay
Jealousy!
Tiger, you should hit me up(414-769-7796) and we should play a round together.
Tiger, I am willing to pay you 5 million dollars if you give me a 30 minute lesson. My number is 262-432-2366. Thanks buddy.
I'm sorry my number was 414-769-1169. Ask for Luke, please.
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In a recent round with my friends we came across a very interesting discussion. We play a reasonably easy local course, 7100 hards. With the average hole being a fairly straight forward 350 yard par 4. The question posed was, could Tiger Woods, if given simply a 56 degree sand wedge play our course at even par? Keep in mind he would only have a sand wedge, making that his club of choice off the tee as well as on the greens. Feelings?
Great article! Thanks.
Thanks for interesting article.
i think it is terrible Tiger isnt playing in the first round of Fed Ex - the barclays. he is too tired, if he is in such good shape, he should be able to play. other players also dealt with the heat - I am so dissapointed, that I am no longer a Tiger fan, he lost this one. in other sports they play every day or every week, he has had 2 weeks off - wimp!
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I am concerned that Tiger has used the Lord's name in vain in his last 2 tournaments. I would ask that he refrain from the use of such language.
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I believe that Woods should make a public statement about the issue "himself" dealing with Kelly Tilghman's comments that were broadcasted on the air pertaining to "lynching". Even though Woods took no offense from the comments, who can expect him to anyway since he does not identify himself as being black but rather “Cablasian", the history of lynching still resonates deep today with African Americans and is a very hurtfull topic especially with the recent activity of nooses being hung at schools in 2007.
For Tiger Woods not to come out and publicly say anything for fear of initiating racial animosity is completely cowardly whether or not he has known Tilghman for 12 years, just the simple fact that that word even resides in her verbal dictionary give rise to her races thoughts. Woods saying something publicly lets the people know that he does care but at this time it implicates that he chooses to ignore racial issues for fear of disturbing his career.
Regardless of the fact that she has been suspended for two weeks.
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