2012 Accenture Match Play Discussion Thread

[jamo]

Tiger has hit the old stinger a few times this week. Almost knocked the top off a cactus on that last one. His driver hasn't been that bad either, he just hasn't been hitting the ball close to the pins.

[brocks]

Obviously....Tiger must not trust him yet or something. I heard that same comment about Joe reading putts. And as I type this he pushes another one right! Tiger needs a belly putter! ha ha. I personally think Tiger dumped Steve because his ego wouldn't allow him to let Steve work with A Scott while he was hurt. In Tiger's mind he probably felt like Steve was his property and nobody elses. Which is kinda crazy if you think about it.

If I had to guess, I'd say Tiger probably figured he had made Stevie a rich man, and that it wouldn't kill Steve to sit out a few events while Tiger was injured. Tiger had seen a lot of people turn on him after the scandal, and was probably thinking Steve was one of the few he could count on. Then Steve pops up and says, as long as you're not playing, how about if I loop for Adam, and Tiger thinks, screw you, if a million a year isn't enough for you, go loop for Adam.

[brocks]

Tiger has hit the old stinger a few times this week. Almost knocked the top off a cactus on that last one. His driver hasn't been that bad either, he just hasn't been hitting the ball close to the pins.

Yeah, but you figure even an average pro is going to make 3 or 4 putts out of 10 from 8-10 feet. Tiger is making like one in ten. He'd be shooting a 65 today if he was putting like he used to. Hope he figures it out in time for the Masters.

[Zwick]

very nice shot by Tiger into 18.

[jamo]

Boy was that nearly 190-yard 9-iron nice by Tiger. It's puttin' time.

[Canuck]

Now that a clutch 9 iron from 180yrds.

[jhwmusic]

That is very similar to the discussion that I tried to start during abu dabi. Think about how much of an advantage players like Phil and Tiger have because of their large crowds. They have the great wall of China lining every hole that they play....think about how many times phil smokes some guy in the back with his tee shots. If that guy wasn't there to take the bullet, Phil's balls could be in hazards, out of bounds or behind a tree. Instead their blass carom off some guys shoulder blade and end up back in the fairway. I know it doesn't happen all the time, but you would have to say it has helped win a few here and there. I actually have a buddy who played at Kansas, and played in a few PGA events. He had a few pairings with some bigger players and he said the crowds that line the fairways narrow your focus and almost make it easier because your ball can bounce off of them if you hit one off course. This is his opinion...Some may not agree due to the pressures of so many people watching. I would personally be so worried that I would hit those people that I would probably hit it over them. ha ha

[Canuck]

Great win by Rory as well. He put on a short game clinic out there today. #2 in the world and getting little coverage, thanks golf channel :-)

[jhwmusic]

TIGER!!! how does he miss that????? Woods vs. Westwood would have been awesome!

[laconic517]

son of a bitch.  COME ON TIGER.

[Canuck]

LOL nice putting Tiger..... I guess that kill factor from Tiger is sure gone. Thats 3 in a row now he can't pull it out in the final round.

[Kieran123]

Did he just lose the match on a 3 footer or something?

[Zwick]

6 footer, but still...I didn't see that one coming

Originally Posted by Kieran123

Did he just lose the match on a 3 footer or something?

[Kieran123]

Originally Posted by Zwick

6 footer, but still...I didn't see that one coming

I have to say it...Tiger of old would of never missed a putt like that.

[laconic517]

he refuses to accept that his putting is what has been killing him since the PGA & Yang.

Stop the full swing dammit.  Your putting is your undoing.

[dustin88thewind]

Originally Posted by Canuck

Great win by Rory as well. He put on a short game clinic out there today. #2 in the world and getting little coverage, thanks golf channel :-)

The drama is with Tiger. Drama equals ratings. Ratings sell advertising.

I would guess the only way you could try to change it is by convincing a good chunk of the viewing public to turn off the TV when Tiger's playing. I for one, will keep watching.

[jhwmusic]

I have to say it...Tiger of old would of never missed a putt like that.

He didn't miss it yesterday! He was just pushing putts all day!

[Kieran123]

Originally Posted by jhwmusic

He didn't miss it yesterday! He was just pushing putts all day!

True, but this one was more crucial.

Guy seriously has putting issues.