Tiger Woods- stick a fork in him!

[iahawk20]

Interesting thread to review as Tiger makes his debut this coming Thursday and just fell to #3 in the world.

Martin Kaymer displaces Tiger Woods as world No. 2 with Abu Dhabi win - ESPN

Any predictions on Tiger this season?

 

[AHawk1]

5 wins including at least 1 major

 

[InNormwetrust]

3 Wins 0 Majors

 

[iahawk20]

He may get one win this season, he is good enough to do that. I still think he is done, the best of him is far behind him.

Classy move spitting on the green this weekend.

The fall of Tiger continues....

 

[9YRPLAN]

so i am not supposed to spit my sunflower seed shells onto the green?

 

[iahawk20]

so i am not supposed to spit my sunflower seed shells onto the green?

Tiger Woods fined by European Tour, apologizes for spitting at Dubai Desert Classic - ESPN

classless for a professional golfer to spit because they are po'd for missing a putt. It really doesnt shock me, i was amazed at how unprofessional he acts on the course after seeing him on tour a few years ago. Much of which is never seen on camera.

 

[FCAS]

The reason why Tiger won all those majors was because of how much better he was than everyone else on the greens. I can't believe steroids had anything to do with it.

The spitting incident was not good. But in the several tourneys I've been to, I've noticed that there are more than a few players that act like a-holes when they're not playing well. Tiger always has a large gallery and it seems like every one of his shots and putts is on TV even when it's not going well for him. So every mistep is going to be noticed. When others are out of contention, they're not going to be on TV, so you don't see their pouting, swearing or other bad behavior.

An earlier post talked about Nicklaus, Palmer, Hogan and Watson not winning much beyond a certain age. That was a different era; those guys really didn't do a lot in the way of physical conditioning. Palmer smoked like a chimney, Jack had a beer belly, and Hogan had a devastating car accident. And Watson, well he's still competitive. I believe golfers now will be successful into their 40s if they can avoid the yips.

 

[iahawk20]

Tiger Woods has knee injury, will miss a few weeks - ESPN

 

[iahawk20]

Common sense said Tiger Woods would struggle this season. He should have taken the year off IMO.

To the person who said no way he breaks Jack's record. Maybe he won't but I wouldn't put money on him not doing it. How soon we forget how close he was this year in the Master's and US Open.

Is pretty obvious that Tiger's personal life is bringing him down. When Tiger gets his life back in order and a gets a new coach. I will say it now. Watch the %%%% out.

Still waiting

 

[iahawk20]

I'm not sure he will come back, for several reasons:

1. Golf is 99% mental. His mental picture of himself cannot be good. The galleries are negative now (lots of negative comments that he can hear). The press is negative. His family support is gone. The whole vibe has changed. It is having a huge impact on his game.

2. Championship golf is a young man's game. Nicklaus only won one major past the age of 40. Palmer quit winning at age 34. Watson never won past his thirties. Hogan won his last major at the age of 40. Tiger is 35 now. The years are taking their toll. His window is closing (he has not won a major in over 2 years). He probably has 4 or 5 good years left, but no more.

I predict he will not break the Nicklaus record.

this post is looking quite good these days.

 

[iahawk20]

People hate winners. Tiger wins again this year, and will end up breaking jacks record. You can take it to the vault.

Is this the same vault that Fran has our mystery recruit in?

 

[HawkPrdatr40]

I still think those who think Tiger won't win another major are delusional.

What Chosen said is exactly right Tiger has 4 to 5 good years left. That is 20 majors. No way in hell he posts a goose egg.

On Tiger breaking Jack's record. The talent level is much better now then when Tiger was steamrolling the competition. If Tiger does Break Jack's record that will be one hell of an accomplishment considering the talent pool now.

 

[Hawkfan3318]

I still think those who think Tiger won't win another major are delusional.

What Chosen said is exactly right Tiger has 4 to 5 good years left. That is 20 majors. No way in hell he posts a goose egg.

On Tiger breaking Jack's record. The talent level is much better now then when Tiger was steamrolling the competition. If Tiger does Break Jack's record that will be one hell of an accomplishment considering the talent pool now.

I completely agree. He just finished 5th at the masters, and was tied for the lead for part of the final round. He brings his best to major tournaments.

 

[iahawk20]

I still think those who think Tiger won't win another major are delusional.

What Chosen said is exactly right Tiger has 4 to 5 good years left. That is 20 majors. No way in hell he posts a goose egg.

On Tiger breaking Jack's record. The talent level is much better now then when Tiger was steamrolling the competition. If Tiger does Break Jack's record that will be one hell of an accomplishment considering the talent pool now.

It would not be the first time I have been called delusional Agree on the competition, wow is golf full of some very good young players.

 

[nationalchamps]

It would not be the first time I have been called delusional Agree on the competition, wow is golf full of some very good young players.

Not sure I agree here. I was looking at the top 10 rankings today and if you take out Tiger and Phil, only one person (Kaymer) has won a major - and he's only won once.

 

[shonblatt]

When Tiger was steamrolling opponents, he was at or near the top of the heap in talent, physical strength, work ethic, and mental toughness. Tiger had the aura about him that made all other players crumble under the pressure on Sunday.

Now, Tiger is older, has a creaky knee (4 surgeries), is a mental shell of his former self, has lost his father, and has been publicly humiliated.

On top of all that, we have a new generation of golfers who grew up with a dominant Tiger and are not afraid.

Tiger may win more majors and, if he screws his head on straight, could still challenge Jack's record. But the window of opportunity is closing fast, and winning is no longer the certainty it once was.

And I think golf is much better off for it.

 

[papathawki]

If we trashed every single sports figure who was morally less than 100% perfect, we wouldn't have anybody to cheer for. Zero. Nada.

I hope he comes back and takes the golf world by storm once again.

+1 Been waiting to hear my sentiments exactly and here it is!!

 

[iahawk20]

Tiger is having a tough time even staying healthy...poor fella.

 

[kicker22]

If you have ever had a bad break up or divorce you know the answer to that question. The first year after your devastated then as time goes on and you heal you bounce back. I can't see this "fall from grace" lasting more than 2 years. Like I said he still has 15 years of pro golf left that's a hell of a long time to rebound mentally.

Sorry, but not buying that what so ever. "If you have ever had a bad break up or divorce"? If you've ever been in a committed relationship where you actually care about the other person you don't do the stuff that he did. I'd buy it if you left it at "if you've ever lost that much money going through a divorce", but face it his marriage meant nothing to him. He deserves everything he gets.

 

[iahawk20]

As expected Tiger to not play in British. Woods to sit out British Open due to injuries - PGATOUR.COM

He is delusional if he thinks his best is yet to come.