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If anything makes the American public forgive and forget in sports, it is winning. Look at Kobe Bryant. Look at Michael Vick. As a result, the 2011 season was the year that Tiger Woods was going to win back the fans he lost with his “transgressions.” And Woods’ season started off strong, playing well at Augusta National for the Masters. Although Woods failed to win, it...
Published: May 31, 2011
For the first time since 1997, Tiger Woods is no longer ranked among the top 10 players in the world, according to the formula that determines the best players in the world. Tiger still thinks he is the best player in the world, if not all-time, because of his unwavering self-assurance. This characteristic has been the trait that has helped Tiger throughout his career to win 71 PGA titles and 14 Major...
Published: May 31, 2011
Lee Westwood has never won a major. He didn’t win the BMW PGA at Wentworth on Sunday either. Westwood’s finish down the stretch at Wentworth gave an insight as to why he hasn’t won a major. Fact is, there really shouldn’t have been a playoff at Wentworth, Luke Donald shouldn’t have won. Should have, if indeed, Lee Westwood is the No. 1 player in golf. But the...
Published: May 31, 2011
What does it mean to be a time waster in a sport? Well, the simple answer is that it’s eerily similar to being overrated, or over hyped. The only difference is that when someone is overrated or over hyped, that is usually figured out pretty quickly. Being a time waster is another step. To be a time waster, you need to find a way to keep the attention on you no matter how good or how poorly...
Published: May 31, 2011
Golf is a game where the six inches between your ears matters more than the 500 yards between you and the hole. That is why the average golfer doesn’t break 100. And that is why a good scratch golfer often becomes a choke artist in pressure. Professionals seem to have most of their own issues figured out. However, there are always a few of those who are just out there, or somewhat insane. And...
Published: May 31, 2011
Tiger Woods is far from the dominant force he once was in late 1990s and early 2000s. However, he’s been on the decline since his personal problems became public and his injury troubles kicked in. He’s lost his No. 1 ranking, and is in danger of falling short of a record—Jack Nicklaus’ 18 career majors—that appeared well within his reach. Here are 15 things Woods will...
Published: May 30, 2011
The ageless wonder Tom Watson sank a birdie putt on the 73rd hole of the Senior PGA Championship to defeat David Eger in a playoff and claim his sixth senior major championship. At age 61, the legendary Watson remains as competitive and humble as ever in his 40-year career. However, Watson’s return to form isn’t the only inspiring story that surrounded the second Champions Tour major of...
Published: May 30, 2011
Tiger Woods is in a free-fall right now. His world ranking fell to No. 12 last week. This is the first time since 1997 that Woods has not been one of the top 10 golfers in the world. He has not won on tour since the BMW Championship at Cog Hill on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. While this is not the first time Woods has gone winless on tour for many months, this time is by far the longest. A...
Published: May 30, 2011
Reposted. Featured Columnist Andy Reistetter continues his exclusive “Play-Write” series for the Bleacher Report with one of American golf’s true treasures- the Scioto CC. Having the opportunity to play shortly after this year’s Memorial Tournament was a spiritual sojourn for the author. Here is his sixth article in the series including his thoughts on how vital Scioto...
Published: May 29, 2011
Bob Hope left England when he found out he could not become the king. Luke Donald left England to play collegiate golf at Northwestern University in America. As a member of the U.S. PGA TOUR, Donald has consistently played against and outperformed the best golfers in the world. At the European Tour’s flagship event outside London, Donald beat fellow countryman and World No. 1 Lee Westwood to...