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Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

It was being reported re he and Elin w a $350m cheater clause


The report is in the National Enquirer. Take it for what it's worth at this point.

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I agree, I think they will finish #1 and #2 overall this season.  I'm just not sure which one will be #1 at this point.

Originally Posted by Ernest Jones

Agree about it being a rough way to start the year but I think they'll both play well this year and probably both be in the running for #1 at season's end.

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Originally Posted by MSchott

The report is in the National Enquirer. Take it for what it's worth at this point.

They broke some other stories re Tiger, and while the details may have been inaccurate, the story was not.

Where there is smoke, there is usually a fire.

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He's seemed to be in limbo since the divorce, haven't heard much about him dating or being out in public.  I have to think he wants Elin back to make it up to her but also to be close to his kids again.  I can't imagine not living with my kids and seeing them all the time.

Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

It was being reported re he and Elin w a $350m cheater clause

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Originally Posted by newtogolf

He's seemed to be in limbo since the divorce, haven't heard much about him dating or being out in public.  I have to think he wants Elin back to make it up to her but also to be close to his kids again.  I can't imagine not living with my kids and seeing them all the time.

You're right, no matter how disturbed Tiger was in terms of fidelity and fetishes, he seems to genuinely care for his children from all reports. And it's been three years since the divorce, it's possible that he did go to therapy occasionally, and perhaps he has a better understanding of why and who he is ... Once one understands their demons, it's easier to lead a life that we'd label as normal. Perhaps he does love Elin ...

As the TigerWorld churns...

But I want to know his thoughts on that Covert Driver - he hit one fairway the last 9 holes.

:-)

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Is Tiger even hitting the Covert? I think he was still hitting the VR-S

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Originally Posted by colin007

Anybody have the video of tigers duffed tee shot?


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Originally Posted by KrazyTrain18

Yeah Rory is playing pretty bad, duck hooks and just plain off on accuracy and distance control today....also Tiger's top/duff of the tee was surprising too.  Not sure how he made the ball appear topped whilst slightly taking a divot.

looks like his swing bottomed out well behind the ball, this is the cause of almost all fat AND thin/topped shots.

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Originally Posted by Kieran123

Is Tiger even hitting the Covert? I think he was still hitting the VR-S

I think he is hitting the VRS? VR Pro? 3 wood.

I saw video of the Covert in Rors' hands but not the closeup with Tiger.

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Originally Posted by MSchott

The report is in the National Enquirer. Take it for what it's worth at this point.

I saw yesterday that he and Lyndsey Vonn may be an item?

http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2013/01/tiger-woods-and-lindsey-vonn-stopover-in-salzburg-reignites-speculation-truth-rumors.html

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Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

I think he is hitting the VRS 3 wood.

I saw video of the Covert in Rors' hands but not the closeup with Tiger.

From all indications, I don't think he is hitting the Covert Driver yet

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Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

It was being reported re he and Elin w a $350m cheater clause

I can fall in love just as hard as the next guy, but 350m worth of love? I'm not at that level yet. My pecker wont even work with anyone else anyways just thinking of that money.

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Originally Posted by 3putter

I can fall in love just as hard as the next guy, but 350m worth of love? I'm not at that level yet. My pecker wont even work with anyone else anyways just thinking of that money.

I think that's the purpose of the clause -

He pays if he uses it on anyone but Elin.

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Elin has taken good care of herself, I will say. Bumped into her the other day and we talked a little about grip pressure. She was happy to pose for a picture. Nice girl.

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That new Nike Covert fairway wood doesn't work too well on toe shots lol

They're saying Tiger topped this shot, but doesn't it look like he takes a divot 5 feet behind the ball?

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Originally Posted by Stretch

Elin has taken good care of herself, I will say. Bumped into her the other day and we talked a little about grip pressure. She was happy to pose for a picture. Nice girl.

LOL LOL LOL!!!  seriously, that dude is ginormous...looks like hes 7 feet tall.

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Originally Posted by Kieran123

Is Tiger even hitting the Covert? I think he was still hitting the VR-S

He's not using the Covert; he uses the VR Tour Driver.

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