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Not sure how many golf fans we have here, but what this man just did on the back nine at the US Open defies anything I've ever seen. No competitive golf for Tiger since April, coming off knee surgery and providing drama like that? Unreal. All this while he was in obvious pain.
I have never seen someone miss so many fairways, only to come back and make long clutch putt after long clutch putt.
The guy is otherworldy.
Johnrudy
06-14-2008, 10:53 PM
I noticed he was favoring his knee.
I'm not watching, but I hear all sorts of exclaimations of praise, awe, admiration and astonishment coming from the other room.
TooFarTampa
06-14-2008, 10:55 PM
I have watched Tiger for years and never seen anything like it! That first long putt he made reminded me of when Ben Crenshaw won the Masters. Then he went and chipped that one off the pin AND added that crazy putt on 18 ... I wish I could have seen a view of what he was seeing on that one. Even Johnny Miller didn't know what he was doing. When Tiger brings it, there are few things more fun to watch. :clap:
TooFarTampa
06-14-2008, 10:57 PM
I noticed he was favoring his knee.
I have never heard "torque" used in a broadcast before. :blink: But he looked like he was putting a torquing on that left knee. Ouch!
Water Boy
06-14-2008, 11:13 PM
I know he is the best there ever was, but I didn't expect what he did today. It would be hard to believe if we didn't get to see it ourselves in prime time. I don't know if his mind is the best in sports, but it has to be one of the top five.
What are we in for on Sunday????????????
It was something just to watch it today.He can make that ball go places I've never seen others do. Even back at the masters this year,he was having a bad weekend,and came in 2nd!
kathydwells
06-15-2008, 12:10 AM
He has great teeth. :biggrin:
Ocean Lover
06-15-2008, 12:14 AM
:wub: Tiger. I don't think golfers should wear green. OTHER than the green blazer. Phil was blending in a little too much yesterday.
Beach Runner
06-15-2008, 12:55 AM
Tiger is awesome. :clap:It was clear that his knee was hurting him, but he played through the pain.
Hubby (Big D) is a big golfer. He was on the Tulane golf and basketball teams and received offers to play pro golf and pro football, but decided to use his brains instead of this brawn and got a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering. He says that a golf swing works virtually every muscle and joint in your body. If one part is out, it affects your entire game. He was amazed by Tiger today.
Not sure how many golf fans we have here, but what this man just did on the back nine at the US Open defies anything I've ever seen. No competitive golf for Tiger since April, coming off knee surgery and providing drama like that? Unreal. All this while he was in obvious pain.
I have never seen someone miss so many fairways, only to come back and make long clutch putt after long clutch putt.
The guy is otherworldy.
I know I couldn't believe it....he has skill:D:clap:
jdarg
06-15-2008, 01:13 AM
He has great teeth. :biggrin:
I hate golf. But I love Darlene's comment.:biggrin:
Beach Runner
06-15-2008, 01:16 AM
I hate golf. But I love Darlene's comment.:biggrin:
Hey, we could all have great teeth if we had either (a) Tiger's multimillion dollar monthly income or (b) dental insurance that covered veneers and frequent whitening.
InletBchOwnr
06-15-2008, 11:02 AM
I've been watching and playing golf since I was 12, 53 years ago, and I caution my sons now to watch this guy, note him; he is the best golfer I have ever seen. When he is in contention, the other athletes draw back. His magnetism, his personality, his professionalism, his focus, that swing, his athleticism - all are beyond the hopes of any other golfer I seen now on tour or have ever seen. As far as I am concerned, he is the best to have played the game. Others have had their time, their talents, but none can compare with Tiger. Granted the technology has contributed to the game as we see it now, but even with wooden clubs, balata balls, metal spikes, on courses ungroomed, he would astound.
And now he plays in obvious pain. I'll be watching today, and win, lose, falter or triumph, he is a talent to be observed.
I remember the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach when Tiger Woods won by 15 strokes. He couldn't quite make it to the Payne Stewart memorial service held at the golf course. Woods made over 100 million in endorsements last year alone. All that money can't buy him an ounce of class.
I remember the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach when Tiger Woods won by 15 strokes. He couldn't quite make it to the Payne Stewart memorial service held at the golf course. Woods made over 100 million in endorsements last year alone. All that money can't buy him an ounce of class.
No one says you have to like him. There was a day when I didn't care for him either. But he has matured and by all accounts, has handled his success extremely well. He is, very possibly, the single greatest atlete of a generation.
If you can't at least respect his supreme talent, focus and guts, then maybe it's you who needs to look inward a bit.
Calling a person out for being self centered does not require inward introspection. We idolize people for their talents, yet react exactly as you do when someone points a lack of respect for anything other than themselves. It's a huge flaw of our society.
Calling a person out for being self centered does not require inward introspection. We idolize people for their talents, yet react exactly as you do when someone points a lack of respect for anything other than themselves. It's a huge flaw of our society.
Do a little research on Tiger's chartible efforts. Check out the tournament he hosts in DC every year and how much goes to charity.
Johnrudy
06-15-2008, 05:31 PM
I remember the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach when Tiger Woods won by 15 strokes. He couldn't quite make it to the Payne Stewart memorial service held at the golf course. Woods made over 100 million in endorsements last year alone. All that money can't buy him an ounce of class.
Bob, for what it's worth, Mr. JR feels the same as you. He knows Tiger's a great golfer but...
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Do a little research on Tiger's chartible efforts. Check out the tournament he hosts in DC every year and how much goes to charity.He could give 85 percent of his income to charity, and it would not change the fact that, on the course, he is a petulant, preening arse who dictates the pace of play. On the final hole tonight, he threw his club twice after his second shot. His caddy is an intimidating bore who has had more than his share of confrontations with both photographers and galleries. He is easily the greatest golfer of our time, but that does not make him a gentleman. For that model, look no further than Bobby Jones.
Jones, where he alive today, could beat Tiger like a drum without the theatrics. Woods will most likely win Monday doing what he does best, by being "Tiger".
He could give 85 percent of his income to charity, and it would not change the fact that, on the course, he is a petulant, preening arse who dictates the pace of play. On the final hole tonight, he threw his club twice after his second shot. His caddy is an intimidating bore who has had more than his share of confrontations with both photographers and galleries. He is easily the greatest golfer of our time, but that does not make him a gentleman. For that model, look no further than Bobby Jones.
Jones, where he alive today, could beat Tiger like a drum without the theatrics. Woods will most likely win Monday doing what he does best, by being "Tiger".
Bobby Who? Gentleman perhaps. But no TW on the course. Nothing you say about Tiger the person negates the athletic performance this thread is about...
:idontno:
He could give 85 percent of his income to charity, and it would not change the fact that, on the course, he is a petulant, preening arse who dictates the pace of play. On the final hole tonight, he threw his club twice after his second shot. His caddy is an intimidating bore who has had more than his share of confrontations with both photographers and galleries. He is easily the greatest golfer of our time, but that does not make him a gentleman. For that model, look no further than Bobby Jones.
Jones, where he alive today, could beat Tiger like a drum without the theatrics. Woods will most likely win Monday doing what he does best, by being "Tiger".
I can't disagree with any of that, really. I cannot stand his caddie either. The point of this thread was not to speak to his character, but to his ability.
All this said, I'm pulling for Rocco. The guy is my age and wears a peace sign belt buckle. Gotta love it. Unfortunately, I don't think Rocco has a snowball's chance in this kind of format.
When will the USGA get out of the last century and stage some kind of sudden death playoff instead of a long, boring 18-hole playoff? I expect this thing to be over today before they even make the turn.
TooFarTampa
06-16-2008, 11:26 AM
I can't disagree with any of that, really. I cannot stand his caddie either. The point of this thread was not to speak to his character, but to his ability.
All this said, I'm pulling for Rocco. The guy is my age and wears a peace sign belt buckle. Gotta love it. Unfortunately, I don't think Rocco has a snowball's chance in this kind of format.
When will the USGA get out of the last century and stage some kind of sudden death playoff instead of a long, boring 18-hole playoff? I expect this thing to be over today before they even make the turn.
Rocco is tough, and has been so fun to watch this week, but I couldn't help thinking of the mental trauma of knowing you are facing Tiger in a playoff. That's greater than Tiger's physical trauma IMO. If you are Rocco, how do you avoid thinking that the playoff is simply delaying the inevitable?
Rocco is tough, and has been so fun to watch this week, but I couldn't help thinking of the mental trauma of knowing you are facing Tiger in a playoff. That's greater than Tiger's physical trauma IMO. If you are Rocco, how do you avoid thinking that the playoff is simply delaying the inevitable?
The only way Rocco wins it is to simply hit every fairway, every green and play good steady golf - a borderline-impossible task on a US Open course. That, and hope Tiger continues to hit his driver as poorly as he has all week. But if anyone's on-course demeanor is suited for a head-to-head battle with Tiger, it's Rocco's.
I think the USGA needs to adopt the format used at the British Open: A four-hole, aggregate-score playoff. Finish the tournament on Sunday whatever it takes.
Truffle Anne
06-16-2008, 11:40 AM
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/funny-pictures-tiger-woods.jpg
TooFarTampa
06-16-2008, 11:50 AM
The only way Rocco wins it is to simply hit every fairway, every green and play good steady golf - a borderline-impossible task on a US Open course. That, and hope Tiger continues to hit his driver as poorly as he has all week. But if anyone's on-course demeanor is suited for a head-to-head battle with Tiger, it's Rocco's.
I think the USGA needs to adopt the format used at the British Open: A four-hole, aggregate-score playoff. Finish the tournament on Sunday whatever it takes.
Many dads nationwide would be grateful! Hubby was looking for a payoff to his lazy day watching TV yesterday ... not a Monday playoff!
aggieb
06-16-2008, 11:54 AM
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/funny-pictures-tiger-woods.jpg
:funn:
totaljen
06-17-2008, 12:19 PM
Tiger's performance as a golfer certainly demands respect (no matter what you think of him personally...just for the record, I like the guy...and he does have nice teeth:biggrin:); but I have to say, for this Open, my hubby and I were rooting for Rocco. You gotta love him! We just wanted to see him win so badly!! We felt Rocco winning would have really been a historical, 'underdog' sort of win instead of the 'Lance Armstrong' domination type of win we're so accustomed too now ... so close Rocco!! It was definitely a fun match to watch!!! :boxing:
Tiger's performance as a golfer certainly demands respect (no matter what you think of him personally...just for the record, I like the guy...and he does have nice teeth:biggrin:); but I have to say, for this Open, my hubby and I were rooting for Rocco. You gotta love him! We just wanted to see him win so badly!! We felt Rocco winning would have really been a historical, 'underdog' sort of win instead of the 'Lance Armstrong' domination type of win we're so accustomed too now ... so close Rocco!! It was definitely a fun match to watch!!! :boxing:
I think everyone on the planet outside of Tiger's mother and and wife was pulling for Rocco. :lol:
totaljen
06-17-2008, 12:49 PM
:clap: I think you're right! Did anyone see the video on Yahoo's home page w/the interview of Tiger? ... I think his last statement will become Nike's newest slogan:
"Because I play."
:cool:
I should probably copyright this post as intellectual property and then sell the rights to Nike....mmmmm...I see money....:roll: anyone know how to do that?:lol:
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?cl=8351152
I was pulling for Rocco too! He sometimes plays at a course about 30 miles from me.
FYI, it was announced today that Tiger will undergo full reconstructive surgery on his left knee and miss the remainder of the 2008 season. I guess the next two majors will now be more interesting. Obviously, he tore his ACL at some point during the US Open - and still won. Pretty dadgum impressive if you ask me.
TooFarTampa
06-18-2008, 12:46 PM
FYI, it was announced today that Tiger will undergo full reconstructive surgery on his left knee and miss the remainder of the 2008 season. I guess the next two majors will now be more interesting. Obviously, he tore his ACL at some point during the US Open - and still won. Pretty dadgum impressive if you ask me.
Here's the full story. It's astounding.
http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/news?slug=ap-woodsfuture&prov=ap&type=lgns
Tiger actually tore his ACL (probably a partial tear) last July. After a great finish to last year he chose to rest it in lieu of surgery, then it was bothering him during the Masters, and while he was getting ready for the US Open he also suffered a stress fracture. :yikes:
His Open win will probably go down as one of the greatest in the history of sports. And the legend continues ...
Water Boy
06-18-2008, 05:34 PM
I agree that this will go down as one of the best US Opens ever.
I also think the tour will dearly miss Tiger, in the pocket book that is.
It is just too much fun watching the #1 golfer play.
I am a big Tiger Woods fan, and it didn't matter to me who one. It was great watching one of the best events ever. I won't care who won if they were all played like that.
With Tiger being out the rest of this year, the tour players better watch out when he returns next year as he will be extremely hungry. I can't wait.
Minnie
06-18-2008, 07:43 PM
FYI, it was announced today that Tiger will undergo full reconstructive surgery on his left knee and miss the remainder of the 2008 season. I guess the next two majors will now be more interesting. Obviously, he tore his ACL at some point during the US Open - and still won. Pretty dadgum impressive if you ask me.
Very impressive.
Bobby Who? Gentleman perhaps. But no TW on the course. Nothing you say about Tiger the person negates the athletic performance this thread is about...
:idontno:You know VERY little about Bobby Jones the golfer, and most likely less about the game. Bobby Jones played the game of golf from his youth with no formal golf instruction. Jones hit 300 plus yard drives with unmatched hickory shafted clubs and unreliable golf balls. He did not play for more than about 3-4 months a year. His winning percentage in majors far exceeds Tiger's, and he had no entourage, a'hole caddy, physical therapist, agent, or swing guru. He dominated in an era of lousy course conditions, and horrific modes of traveling. Jones did not play for money, and retired from competitive golf at the age of 28. His creation in Augusta, Georgia stands as the greatest venue in the world of golf. No other major is played in the same place every year. Tiger Woods' charity event in D.C. displaced one of the most popular tournaments of the year because of it's unique scoring system.[the International]. Bobby Jones would never have been party to such a move. Jones had an mechanical engineering degree from Georgia Tech, a B.A. in English Literature from Harvard, and passed the bar exam after but a year in Emory Law School. He is the only true winner of the Grand Slam. Jones won 62 percent of the national tournaments he entered. Tiger Woods has made a huge amount of money, and will end up with the most career wins, but he is a reflection of our times...me first and money before honor. Jones would devastate Tiger's "hit it and find it" style of play........ and do so as an amateur displaying sportsmanship. Tiger who?
You know VERY little about Bobby Jones the golfer, and most likely less about the game.
You're right- I knew VERY little (actually nothing) about Bobby until you provided the bio and the commentary. So thanks...
I know more about golf than I know about Bobby, though (not that I claim to know a lot)...
Bobby Jones played the game of golf from his youth with no formal golf instruction. Jones hit 300 plus yard drives with unmatched hickory shafted clubs and unreliable golf balls. He did not play for more than about 3-4 months a year. His winning percentage in majors far exceeds Tiger's, and he had no entourage, a'hole caddy, physical therapist, agent, or swing guru. He dominated in an era of lousy course conditions, and horrific modes of traveling. Jones did not play for money, and retired from competitive golf at the age of 28. His creation in Augusta, Georgia stands as the greatest venue in the world of golf. No other major is played in the same place every year. Tiger Woods' charity event in D.C. displaced one of the most popular tournaments of the year because of it's unique scoring system.[the International]. Bobby Jones would never have been party to such a move. Jones had an mechanical engineering degree from Georgia Tech, a B.A. in English Literature from Harvard, and passed the bar exam after but a year in Emory Law School. He is the only true winner of the Grand Slam. Jones won 62 percent of the national tournaments he entered. Tiger Woods has made a huge amount of money, and will end up with the most career wins, but he is a reflection of our times...me first and money before honor. Jones would devastate Tiger's "hit it and find it" style of play........ and do so as an amateur displaying sportsmanship.
This is all very romantic and entertaining. Isn't this the same story as that Bagger Vance movie with Will Smith?
Even if this guy played uphill, both ways, backwards in the snow and played with right handed clubs when he was a lefty- I don't see how it negates Tiger's athletism...
Tiger who?
I know it felt like you were landing me with a good jab when you typed this but let's be real, Bob. That's like saying "Michael who?" within the context of basketball or "Babe who?" within the context of baseball.
The thread is about the skills of Tiger Woods- on the course. Not heart, charity or old golfers who never realized their potential...
:idontno:
Minnie
06-29-2008, 02:27 PM
I don't think anyone can argue Tiger's golfing ability.
And yes many great golfers came before him and did it without all the bells and whistles. It would be impossible to say who would be the better golfer under the exact same circumstances, one can only speculate on that.
Has Tiger always won with graciousness and exhibited good sportsmanship on the course, definitely not. Since getting married and having a child he seems to have improved in the manners department.
I guess when one is that young, it is hard to be humble and that successful, it seems to affect many very successful young athletes.
destindreamer
06-29-2008, 02:46 PM
Hold the behavior of professional golfers, including John Daly, up to the others in pro sports and they outshine them all.
Tiger Woods, no matter the era, is a better golfer than any have ever seen. Both Jack and Arnie have stated it, is that not enough credibility alone for his game.
Both Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones played critical roles in the development of Augusta National. Alister MacKenzie was the course designer.
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