Tiger Woods Master Catch-All Discussion

[rehmwa]

19 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

Yes.

[Yukari]

Yes to both.

But seriously, him not playing in API is disconcerting.

[iacas]

Tiger may not play the Players?

Begay: Tiger feels 'ripple effect' from busy 2019

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Tiger Woods still has time to commit to next week's Players, but Notah Begay painted a picture of continued uncertainty.

 

[Slim_Pivot]

44 minutes ago, iacas said:

Tiger may not play the Players?

Begay: Tiger feels 'ripple effect' from busy 2019

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Tiger Woods still has time to commit to next week's Players, but Notah Begay...

 

Maybe his back is giving him major issues again.

Either that or he doesn’t feel like it? 

[nevets88]

There was some swing I saw in slow motion recently where his knee or something buckled. Dunno if ground slippery or something else.

[burr]

I would imagine he's got one thing on his mind - a major at his best chance to win one - the AugNationalGolfClub.   It would be a shame if he was injured this time of the year, ask DustinJohnson.

Here in AugustaGa, we've had more days of rain than clear since Dec.  Almost 2 ft since first part of Dec.  We got 2.5" yesterday, rained for 4 days straight.  Pretty sure the 'creek' is up out there so it will be limited play before the Masters if it keeps up like so far.  

[Big Duffer]

2 hours ago, iacas said:

Tiger may not play the Players?

Begay: Tiger feels 'ripple effect' from busy 2019

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Tiger Woods still has time to commit to next week's Players, but Notah Begay painted a picture of continued uncertainty.

 

If he's feeling at all worn down or tired this early in the season I guess he feels that he's more susceptible to injury.  How many legit shots at majors does he have?   can't be many.

[Slim_Pivot]

Worn down from what? Torrey Pines and Riviera? He’s only played in two tournaments this year, right?

If he’s worn out already, he’s in trouble 

[klineka]

They just announced in the telecast on Golf Channel that he is officially out of The Players. 

[Big Duffer]

6 minutes ago, klineka said:

They just announced in the telecast on Golf Channel that he is officially out of The Players. 

oh boy.  let the speculation begin:  injured?  gotta be.

[MSDOGS1976]

Got to be more than just wore down from last year. Would be a shame if he couldn't defend at the Masters.

[ChrisP]

I don’t see him competing at the Masters with no pre-tourney reps. It’ll be interesting to see if he plays Valspar or the Match Play, assuming his back loosens up by then. But yeah, I feel this is going to be what it’s like the rest of his career. He’ll be good one minute and then out the next.

[Braivo]

On 3/7/2020 at 10:01 AM, ChrisP said:

I don’t see him competing at the Masters with no pre-tourney reps. It’ll be interesting to see if he plays Valspar or the Match Play, assuming his back loosens up by then. But yeah, I feel this is going to be what it’s like the rest of his career. He’ll be good one minute and then out the next.

We all thought he was back to his old self after the Masters, ZoZo, President's Cup success last year. However, Tiger always tried to lower the expectations by saying he was simply grateful to be playing competitive golf again. I think of all of this as "bonus" time for Tiger. If we see him play well and win again, it'll be a real treat. If not, what a ride it has been. 

[nevets88]

 

[Double Mocha Man]

It's still 5 more days until April Fools Day...

[MiuraMan]

Video of Tiger and Rory side by side on practice range, see the similarities -- LOL

 

Edited April 3, 2020 by iacas
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[Slim_Pivot]

I think this lay-off will favor Tiger. Hear me out.

His back has been rickety this year, time to heal will do him some good.

His back functions better in the heat, if majors are played mid-summer. That is good for him.

He hasn’t been able to play a bunch of tournaments in a row for a year now. But if everyone is out of tournament shape, his disadvantage may be negated.

If they play all 4 majors at some point this year...he may be able to sneak one or two. 

[nevets88]

This book is new right? I think it's new.

The Second Life of Tiger Woods | Book by Michael Bamberger | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster

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“Fascinating...[Bamberger] knows the world of professional golf, and the pressures it exacts, like few others.” —The Wall Street Journal It’s one of...