Comments on: Is Tiger Out of the Woods? http://conservativeoasis.com/is-tiger-out-of-the-woods/ In the middle of an empty desert of liberal idiocy, one can find sustenance at the Oasis... Conservative Blog; Conservative News; Conservative Analysyis Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:48:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: JohnMcAlister http://conservativeoasis.com/is-tiger-out-of-the-woods/comment-page-1/#comment-5175 JohnMcAlister Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:54:11 +0000 http://conservativeoasis.com/?p=1545#comment-5175 I have commented on Tiger Woods' situation several times on my blog htttp://www.Ethical-Universe.com/blog, most notably back in March of this year, prior to the 2010 Masters. I said at that time, and I still believe that Tiger will find it exceedingly difficult to rise to the level of play he enjoyed for years. With his well documented penchant for being a fantastic front-runner, if Tiger can't win after leading the field by 4 shots going into the final round, when can he win? From Tiger's perspective, this was as important an event as a major championship because losing meant going all year without a tour victory. Make no mistake about it, Tiger Woods is still a phenomenal player and a constant threat to break out his slump and have everyone chasing him. Tiger Woods is still a top-notch player and a very dangerous opponent. The simple fact that he could shoot the first 3 rounds in the 60's and tie for the lead after the final round speaks volumes about this uncommonly competitive man. But, most of the kudos this time have to go to Graeme McDowell for coming from behind and tying the score in regulation; his 2 clutch putts on the 18th hole for birdie, the first one in regulation and the 2nd in the playoff for the win, were something to behold. This is the stuff of legend; only this time it was not Tiger pulling off another miracle. I truly believe other players on the tour have become emboldened against Tiger and really think they can beat him. We'll have to wait, however, for the first major of next year to know whether Tiger is ready to (or even can) resume his assault on Jack Nicklaus's record of 19 major championships. I used to say Tiger was a shoo-in to overtake Jack; but, now, I believe the odds are much longer. I personally do not think he is up to the challenge; he has done so much damage to his own psyche that he will probably beat himself rather than by other players’ heroics. I have commented on Tiger Woods’ situation several times on my blog htttp://www.Ethical-Universe.com/blog, most notably back in March of this year, prior to the 2010 Masters. I said at that time, and I still believe that Tiger will find it exceedingly difficult to rise to the level of play he enjoyed for years. With his well documented penchant for being a fantastic front-runner, if Tiger can’t win after leading the field by 4 shots going into the final round, when can he win? From Tiger’s perspective, this was as important an event as a major championship because losing meant going all year without a tour victory. Make no mistake about it, Tiger Woods is still a phenomenal player and a constant threat to break out his slump and have everyone chasing him. Tiger Woods is still a top-notch player and a very dangerous opponent. The simple fact that he could shoot the first 3 rounds in the 60′s and tie for the lead after the final round speaks volumes about this uncommonly competitive man.

But, most of the kudos this time have to go to Graeme McDowell for coming from behind and tying the score in regulation; his 2 clutch putts on the 18th hole for birdie, the first one in regulation and the 2nd in the playoff for the win, were something to behold. This is the stuff of legend; only this time it was not Tiger pulling off another miracle. I truly believe other players on the tour have become emboldened against Tiger and really think they can beat him. We’ll have to wait, however, for the first major of next year to know whether Tiger is ready to (or even can) resume his assault on Jack Nicklaus’s record of 19 major championships. I used to say Tiger was a shoo-in to overtake Jack; but, now, I believe the odds are much longer. I personally do not think he is up to the challenge; he has done so much damage to his own psyche that he will probably beat himself rather than by other players’ heroics.

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