2013 British Open: Last-Minute Predictions for Tiger Woods

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Published: July 16, 2013

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Before June 2, 2013, Tiger Woods didn’t look like he’d win a single major championship—he looked like he’d win a bunch.

He’d won four of his first seven PGA Tour events. He ranked No. 1 in strokes gained-putting, scoring average and FedExCup points.

If he walked on water, I don’t think anybody would’ve been surprised. He’d once again captivated the sports world by devouring his competition with the ease and resolve that was once standard for Woods.

Since June 2, Woods has tied for 65th at the Memorial, tied for 32nd at the U.S. Open and suffered an elbow injury along the way that sidelined him from competition for nearly a month. The most compelling question on the precipice of the 142nd Open Championship is after a sizzling start to the year, how much credence do we pay to Woods’ recently poor performances and recovering elbow, and what are realistic expectations?

The answer: Woods has all the tools, mentally and physically, to win at Muirfield, and anything less will be a disappointment.



He’s the 7-1 favorite for a reason

On the surface, you see the 14 major championships, the four victories this season and the world No. 1 ranking, and it’s hard to surmise anything other than Woods being the favorite (via Golfodds.com).

But there’s far more evidence to bolster Tiger’s chances at a fourth Open Championship victory.

Woods is a three-time Open champion—at Royal Liverpool and St. Andrews twice—on courses that have played in the classic, firm and fast links style. Take a guess at how Muirfield is playing—extremely fast and firm, just how Woods likes it.

He has a penchant for hitting long irons and fairway woods off the tee, and for having an array of shots in his arsenal amidst the windy, links conditions. Shot-making will identify the winner at Muirf...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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