Tiger at Doral - Turning the Corner?

[mattttt25]

Did Tiger's 6-under on Sunday mean anything?  He can obviously play with the best day to day, but hasn't been able to put a 4-day run together.  Looked and felt like the old Tiger yesterday, could we see a win in the near future?

[Zeph]

It meant he is able to put together a good round of golf and shoot low. But we've known this all along, he shot a few of them at Chevron last year. He still have to do it over four days.

I think he played better last week than he has in some time, starting to get control of his shot, especially the irons. The driver can still be a bit of a loose cannon, but we're seeing less of the extreme misses. If you don't count the pop-ups of course, which could be a result of his two swings getting mixed up.

Still a way to go, but it's moving forward.

[jamo]

If I was him, the thing that would have encouraged me the most was the putting and ball striking. Driving was decent, not great, and same with his short game, but he was lights out with the irons yesterday and he was rolling the ball pretty well also.

[TourSpoon]

Originally Posted by jamo

If I was him, the thing that would have encouraged me the most was the putting and ball striking. Driving was decent, not great, and same with his short game, but he was lights out with the irons yesterday and he was rolling the ball pretty well also.

Tiger has always been an extraordinary putter and it has been lacking of late.  He used to make everything and Sunday gave him a glimpse.  Putting will be the key to low scoring and increased confidence.  But to the original question...one solid day does not round the corner, but it is a step in the right direction.

[Zeph]

[Shindig]

I certainly hope it's a sign he's turning around.  Low round of the day - he had that maybe once last year.

I'd love nothing more than for him to win the Palmer and then the Masters.

Does it mean he's back?  I don't know.  But he stayed and chatted with the camera for more than a few seconds, so that was awesome too.

[MSDOGS1976]

Four or five days ago I would have said no. But he did look much better yesterday and I'll take your word on todays play. I'm just now watching it. He does need to put a few rounds together before you can say he's back.

[franky21]

Originally Posted by MSDOGS1976

Four or five days ago I would have said no. But he did look much better yesterday and I'll take your word on todays play. I'm just now watching it. He does need to put a few rounds together before you can say he's back.

I absolutely  agree once he gives me a good three four rounds i will really believe but he is looking pretty darn good if you ask me and his next tourny is bay hill which he has won so i am excited hoping he can get back to contending. But we will see i have to stay optimistic because he is Tiger and like i said he sounds very confident right now.

[Gioguy21]

i see hints of hope. he's got to work on driving the ball at least in play...and his short irons haven't been how they were (ie pulls, over fades, etc)....but he does have hints of hope based on how he's been playing at tavistock...hope it continues for golf's sake.

[franky21]

Originally Posted by Gioguy21

i see hints of hope. he's got to work on driving the ball at least in play...and his short irons haven't been how they were (ie pulls, over fades, etc)....but he does have hints of hope based on how he's been playing at tavistock...hope it continues for golf's sake.

I honestly don't think driving is a issue he really never hits fairways consistently to be honest he just needs not hook it off the planet and he can get up and down from the rough. He has made his name by hitting great shots fromcrazy places then finishing it off with a great birdie or par putt. But i cant say that being in the fairway wont help but i know he can get out of anywhere. I am just hoping he gets it together for the Masters and puts together a magical run because i do miss those amazing shots that he hits when he needs to but i guess we will have to stay tuned.

[GaijinGolfer]

Until Tiger wins another major Im not ready to say that he has his groove back.

[franky21]

Originally Posted by TitleistWI

Until Tiger wins another major Im not ready to say that he has his groove back.

. He just isnt't going to come out and win a major especially when he is changing every part of his game including putting???? You need to see progress first and that's what he is showing. You can't expect the guy to play poorly then win tournaments the very next week. But everyone is entitled to there own opinion. I know he is Tiger and we all expect greatness out of him cause what he has done no one has but at the same time you need to evaluate him on the progression that he is making you can't ignore the strides that he is finally making and say so what he hasn't won anything. But i guess at the same time you can cause he is Tiger and standards are set very very high.

[clubchamp]

If he could play one tourney with all 4 rounds in the 60s doesn't even have to win I'd say he's on his way to being back.

[Harmonious]

Bay Hill will be another indicator of progress or not.  It is a tournament he has dominated in the past.  If he finishes back in the pack again, it will be another setback, similar to Torrey Pines.  If he plays well all four days, something he hasn't done for a very long time (his tie for 10th at Doral was his best in 9 months), then maybe he will be on his way.  Only time will tell.

[Kieran123]

Originally Posted by clubchamp

If he could play one tourney with all 4 rounds in the 60s doesn't even have to win I'd say he's on his way to being back.

This.

[Mr. Desmond]

He still looked a little reverse "C" at times today.

[Zeph]

Do we really need a new thread for each day Tiger plays golf? Can't we have a Tiger Woods Master Thread where all his performance and otherwise irrelevant actions are discussed?

Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

He still looked a little reverse "C" at times today.

How do you figure?

[RichF]

Originally Posted by Gioguy21

i see hints of hope. he's got to work on driving the ball at least in play...and his short irons haven't been how they were (ie pulls, over fades, etc)....but he does have hints of hope based on how he's been playing at tavistock...hope it continues for golf's sake...

...you mean for the sake of The Tiger Woods Casual Golf Watcher's Club.

Because without him, golf is doomed, right?