Tiger Woods Returns to Winning Ways at the Memorial, Yet Remains Misunderstood

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Published: June 5, 2012

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The scene could not have been scripted more appropriately—Jack Nicklaus’ tournament, Tiger on the cusp of tying Nicklaus in career PGA tour victories, and one horribly impossible shot finding the bottom of the cup and stirring up a fist pump reminiscent of the ghosts of Tiger’s past.

If you’re a sports fan, you’ve seen the highlights by now—Sportscenter’s anchors were practically drooling on their desks waiting to deliver them. And as a fan, Tiger’s second win of the year came as a reminder that at least some of that old Tiger magic is still in there.

By winning his 73rd PGA tour event, Tiger tied Jack Nicklaus for second most all-time—albeit at 10 years younger than Nicklaus was when he won his 73rd event. Only Sam Snead’s 82 victories sit ahead of Tiger.

There’s little doubt that Woods will get there, but the real mountain that Tiger is trying to climb is winning 5 more majors to surpass Nicklaus’ 18. Tying Jack with 73 wins was merely a stepping stone on Woods’ path to Mecca.

All of this got me thinking—I’ve heard so much about Tiger since his life took that dramatic turn two years ago.

My friends who don’t follow golf closely have their opinions, my mom has her opinion—seemingly everyone has a dramatic opinion with regards to the current state of Tiger —on both his golf game and his personal life.

I’ve heard all parties out, and I still think the American public as a whole just isn’t getting it. It seems to me as though very few people outside of those who intimately cover Woods for a living have any clue.

Tiger Woods is misunderstood. That may be even more cliche than saying “Tiger banged so many waitresses” or “Tiger will never be the same.” Cliche, but I think very much true. For the record, I’d like to elaborate on ...
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