Tiger is back

[BC MIST]

I would have to disagree with you BC but for other reasons than you state. I think Tiger is under constant pressure, pressure from everyone watching and waiting to see if his game returns to the level it was pre-November implosion. He knows the eyes of the golfing world on him every time he tees it up and are ready to pounce on his shortcomings or praise his return to elite golfer. So for those reasons I'd have to say his 62 was that much more impressive, whereas he still probably had more pressure on him than Rory.

You have a valid point, but the eyes of the golfing world have always been on Tiger and he has handled that pressure very well. The scandal may have added perhaps a different kind of pressure if he was in any way concerned that much of the golfing world looked at him differently after the stories of his other life were made public. I think, however, that he is past that.

Swings changes of any kind, even minor ones, take time and a lot more time that most realize. One to two years and in some cases longer, may seem long, but is reasonable when an attempt to change procedural memory is undertaken. IMO, Tiger is roughly two thirds of the way through this process and will play consistently better as time goes on, when the changes become subconscious and as improved play, like we have seen so far this year, raises his confidence level.

I am a fan of his swing and his game, I enjoy TV golf better when he makes the outcome, as we saw on the weekend, interesting. Now, just imagine how popular he would be if he had Rory's attitude.

[Gropper]

I actually think that when Tiger was younger he did have an attitude a lot closer to Rory, Tiger has alwasy been a little more firey. But he use to laugh and joke more when he was in his early 20's. I would think that the last 15 years of pressue and media has had its toll on him and made him more jagged. It will be interesting to see if Rory can live up the media hype they are building and if that same attitude will continue to be there. I have a feeling it will not as constant pressue eventually gets to people. Especially in these days of continual media and social attention.

if you get a chance to see David Feherty's interview with Sergio Garcia, Garcia talks about his relationship with Tiger in the early years and how its changed over the years. Great interview as a whole.

[nokids]

It will be interesting to see if Rory can live up the media hype they are building and if that same attitdue will continue to be there.

build them up, knock them down. it's what society's good at.

[Gropper]

Went back and had a look at an interview with Tiger at 22 years old after winning the Masters. Seems humble, honest and confident. A lot like Rory sounds. Time changes people not always for the better.

Its funny to hear him say how he feels he will make mistakes in life during the interview.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFpaq...e_gdata_player

[leftylucas]

I tihnk in spite of what we see of Tiger on the course he still remains a well liked man by his peers.

[mjf]

I tihnk in spite of what we see of Tiger on the course he still remains a well liked man by his peers.

... if not their wives.

He's the gravy-train. Of course they like him!

[leftylucas]

BAM, nice one, Phil seems to be less liked but we should really check with TMZ to make sure

[nokids]

I'm never buying Nike golf shoes.

[nokids]

Guess who's back baby!!!!

[big mac]

Admitidably it looks like Woods is back-----lets wait to see if he can finish this weekend. The test will be The Masters---------all the young guys will be playing to win as well. If Woods does win--------"I'll say he is back and don't look for him to slow down--------once he tastes blood there will be no way stopping him from regaining the #1 spot"

He REALLY screwed up big time but has worked hard to come back. I WAS a huge Tiger fan------not so much now---but he does make the tournaments interesting and brings the excitement back---------and I don't mean to take anything away from the young guns. JMHO

[shaner85]

Guess who's back baby!!!!

Does this mean you are going to buy Nike shoes now??

[jvincent]

Guess who's back baby!!!!

It's Friday. He might break a fingernail tomorrow and have to withdraw.

[nokids]

Does this mean you are going to buy Nike shoes now??

As Jv said, let's see him survive the weekend.

[DenisO]

Once he gets his confidence back, it's all over, baby!

[shaner85]

HAHHAHA....I hope he makes a run at it just so you can get your new kicks.....

[crosstown]

Once he gets his confidence back, it's all over, baby!

Ditto.

[mjf]

Guess who's back baby!!!!

Charlie Wi? Oh, wait, he was never really there so I guess he can't be back.

Must be the former major champion who had an amazing round today... Graeme McDowell. Am I right? What do I win?

[mjf]

Once he gets his confidence back, it's all over, baby!

You may be right, but I think it largely depends on how the rest of the field responds. If they melt like they used to, it's over. If, on the other hand, they realize that he's human too and he might be the one who collapses though... different story. Time will tell.

[HoganWoods]

Lets see if he can put 4 rounds together. If he puts up a lackluster 71 or so tomorrow it won't be enough.

[shaner85]

When leading after 54 holes, that cat is 37-2 or something like that....I think someone should get ready to buy a nice set of Nike shoes...!

Can GMac pull out a win here...He beat Tiger once before on a Sunday, I think...?

[Ticker]

It's Friday. He might break a fingernail tomorrow and have to withdraw.

Lol! I like Tiger.. but that's funny.

He struggled at the end today but still in the lead going into tomorrow. Should be good.. G Mac isn't threatened by Tiger at all.

[DecoyOctopus]

I live McDowell and all....but Tiger needs to close this out for the good of the game and so people can't stop talking about "Is Tiger Back"...

[quinner]

When leading after 54 holes, that cat is 37-2 or something like that....I think someone should get ready to buy a nice set of Nike shoes...!

Can GMac pull out a win here...He beat Tiger once before on a Sunday, I think...?

Yeah it was at Tigers tournament (Chevron) two years ago.

[jvincent]

I live McDowell and all....but Tiger needs to close this out for the good of the game and so people can't stop talking about "Is Tiger Back"...

If Tiger wins then instead of the incessant "When will he be back?" talk we'll get the same amount of "Watch out, old Tiger is back!" talk.

I want Ernie to shoot 63 and win.

[shaner85]

Yeah it was at Tigers tournament (Chevron) two years ago.

Thanks Matt...I couldnt remember
....he is 47-4 all time when leading after 54 if I remember sportscenter this AM...

[nokids]

The eye of the Tiger getting to McDowell?

[shaner85]

That was a sick shot by tiger over the water on 8.....

[Ticker]

That was a sick shot by tiger over the water on 8.....

For sure, super aggressive! He is just about to drain his bird.

[quinner]

I will say it...Tiger wins the Masters. If he plays like this it's going to be very difficult to beat him.

[sebber]

To all the Hater's! Tiger is Back!!!!!