In golf last week, there seemed to only be one story. In case you missed it, Tiger Woods made his first start in four months at his own Hero World Challenge. From his new (old) swing to his chipping woes and gastrointestinal distress, coverage of Woods was everywhere.
Tiger’s play was less than stellar, shooting a dismal +5 at his old home course on Thursday. He spent a good part of Saturday throwing up on the course. Despite running a triple-digit temperature, he managed a 69 on Saturday, which turned out to be his best round of the week. (Apparently, a wounded Tiger really is more dangerous.) For the week, Woods shot 77-70-69-72 and finished at even par. Ever the gracious host, Tiger was T-17 in the 18-player field.
There’s no fighting the Tiger mania. So this week, let’s hit the all-Tiger, all-the-time links.
Hole #1: Tiger and Jordan
Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth bookended the 18-man field in the Hero World Challenge contested at Isleworth. Spieth won by 10-strokes and broke Tiger’s own scoring record. It was the 21-year-old’s third win as a professional, a feat that Tiger also accomplished at 21. Woods, who spent much of his Saturday round throwing up, finished in a tie for last. [Link]
Hole #2: Tiger Also Doesn’t Win Nedbank
Danny Willett’s closing 66 overtook Luke Donald and gave the young English golfer the win at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa. Tiger Woods failed to play the event. [Link]
Hole #3: Tiger and His Niece
Cheyenne Woods shot a two-under 70 to earn full playing privileges on the 2015 LPGA Tour. [Link]
Hole #4: Tiger and Ian
Remember when Ian Poulter said it would one day be just him and Tiger. Well, his prediction came to fruition. [Link]
Hole #5: Tiger Bingo
Here’s a great way to get through Tiger Woods’ pressers. [Link]
Hole #6: Tiger on a Hero
Tiger’s event has a new sponsor for the next four years. It’s a motorcycle company. Here’s a picture of Tiger on one of the company’s bikes with a clever caption. [Link]
Hole #7: Tiger’s Chipping Be Like…
To say that Tiger’s chipping was rusty this week would be an understatement. He said changes to his full swing has affected his chipping stroke. At least he didn’t do what this golfer did. [Link]
Hole #8: Tiger and the Ryder Cup
Tiger is apparently taking his task force duties seriously, but he doesn’t want it to be a permanent position. [Link]
Hole #9: At Least It Wasn’t a Tiger
Luke Donald had to contend with an overzealous simian during the Nedbank Golf Challenge. [Link]