Agreed. Like, maybe instead of a Perkins waitress he could nab an IHOP hostess.......
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Agreed. Like, maybe instead of a Perkins waitress he could nab an IHOP hostess.......
I think the combination of the major drought plus the pressure of Jack's record is getting to him. Five years ago when he beat Rocco at the U.S. Open for his 14th major, it was mere formality that he was going to smash Jack's record of 18. Well five years later he's still stuck on 14 and his game has slipped from what it once was and the window on Jack's record is closing with each passing year.
I think in his prime he used to show up to majors and be like yeah I'm going to win this thing, nobody can beat me. I think now the longer the drought goes, he shows up thinking i HAVE to win this and he cracks under the pressure
Newsflash to Tiger - courses wouldn't be so much of a grind if you'd hit some damn fairways once in a while. How many times on the back 9 today did they cut to Woods hitting his 2nd (and sometimes 3rd) shot out of knee high rough.
Tiger's biggest problem is when he was dominant he was the only one who was even CLOSE to his talent level. That's not the same story now. He laid out the blue print for the "new" style of golfer...an athlete, not just a guy with a strong golf swing. Missing fairways has always been a problem for him. "Tiger Proofing" courses wasn't making fairways skinnier but more making the rough thicker/longer. Where he was able to get away with missing fairways in the past and recover he's killing himself now.
That and his short game isn't nearly what it used to be. He looks completely lost with his sand wedge in his hands. What used to be knocked within 10 feet pretty consistently is now being knocked to 15 and leaving long birdie putts when he gets that far.
That and his short game isn't nearly what it used to be. He looks completely lost with his sand wedge in his hands. What used to be knocked within 10 feet pretty consistently is now being knocked to 15 and leaving long birdie putts when he gets that far.
I'm just happy that Phil pulled it off because he was kne of my 4 picks in a majors pool i am in.....actually have picked 3 winners thru 3 majors!!!! First place and $$$$ coming my way
Tiger's short game and putting is the problem. He kept the ball in the fairway pretty well this week, as he has all season. I think he has spent so much time working on his swing changes and coming back from injuries that his short game has suffered. His inability to get up and down the last two days along with multiple 3 putts in each round on the weekend are what did him in. He putted very well the first two days, but the inconsistency showed up on the weekend and cost him a chance at winning. Anymore, winning a major is all about who putts the best that week, and that has not been Tiger. Mickelson even said it was probably the best putting round of his career. On Saturday, Westwood had an insane round on the greens which gave him his 2 shot lead. Tiger's swing is fine now, he hit the ball as well as anyone all week and is probably the best iron player in the game again. He has also hit his driver better this year when he's chosen to use it. I think if he gets his short game figured out he'll win the PGA championship in a few weeks.
This is ridiculous! Phil is easily one of the greats! Someone is just a little too far up Tigers ***
Is there someone on here that is trying to say Phil has had a better career than Tiger? Why do you keep trying to compare the two?
I really hope CYcoFAN is just trolling.... Otherwise he's an absolute moron
It was a great tournament. Not sure if we will ever see the "great Tiger Woods" again. However he is still one of the best players (like him or not, i personally can't stand him), however like Lee Trevino said - when he was playing there were 8 guys that could win the majors. In 2013 20-30 players have the ability to win any of the majors, the competetion is getting really tough.
Do feel bad for Westwood ******* it down his leg again, i think he is a really good guy and i hope he can win one before his career is up.
Do feel bad for Westwood ******* it down his leg again, i think he is a really good guy and i hope he can win one before his career is up.
By this definition Tiger WAS great. Not even close to great now.
I still think both Tiger AND Phil are great.
