Why Win at Players Championship Will Spark End of Major Drought for Tiger Woods

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Published: May 12, 2013

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Are there any golfers who can stand up to Tiger Woods when he brings his A-game to the course?

The answer in 2013 is a resounding no.

Whether it's his overall consistency, his infallible putting stroke or his desire to show everyone who the best golfer in the world is on an every-week basis, Woods seems certain to get the victory when he is on top of his game.

With his two-stroke victory over three other competitors at The Players Championship, Woods has already recorded his fourth victory of the season. This is the earliest in any golf season that Woods has been to the winner's circle this often.

When he was interviewed by NBC's Steve Sands following the victory, Woods refused to be satisfied and did not say he was at the peak of his game.

"I'm getting better" was the most he would allow when speaking on national television.



The final leaderboard shows that Woods shot a 70 in the final round and finished with a 13-under par total of 275. It also shows that Sergio Garcia finished well back in the pack at seven-under, in a tie for eighth place.

However, Garcia was tied with Woods for the lead after the 16th hole. Both Woods and Garcia had birdied the 16th, and Woods recorded pars on 17 and 18.

Garcia was not able to hold it together on those holes. He hit two balls in the water on the island green hole at 17 and another shot got wet at 18. Garcia, who had called Woods' golf demeanor into question on Saturday, simply fell apart.

Garcia may not like playing with Woods, but when you have designs on winning big-time tournaments like The Players Championship or one of the majors, you will have to contend with Woods.

That's the message for Garcia, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Adam Scott, Bubba Watson and anyone else who wants to win one of the three remaining major championships.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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