Torrey Pines...

Triple Threat 33T

Shame to see one of the best players in the history of the game experience the problems Tiger has.

I dont think he will ever be competitive again, I think his career is over and he'll never win another Major again


SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour after 17 months and lasted only two days.
Woods never got anything going after starting with a birdie Friday in the Farmers Insurance Open and didn't come close to making the cut. He missed a 12-foot birdie putt on his final hole on the North Course for an even-par 72 and missed the cut at Torrey Pines for the first time in his career.
"I just didn't make enough birdies," Woods said.
He finished at 4-over 148, missing the cut by four shots. It was the third straight time that he failed to complete 72 holes at Torrey Pines, the course where he has won eight times in his PGA Tour career. Woods missed the 54-hole cut in 2014 and withdrew after 11 holes with tightness in his back in 2015.
Expectations were different this time, except for Woods.
"It's frustrating not being able to have a chance to win the tournament," Woods said. "I didn't make the cut."
Woods at least kept good company. Jason Day, the No. 1 player in the world, again struggled to make cuts and shot a 74 to miss the cut for the first time since the Farmers Insurance Open last year. Also in his group was U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson, who shot 74 and missed the cut.

Buford Cletus

Where is the shame TTT? Seems more like karma for all the years he was so **** arrogant!!

I love the game of golf and admire the way he played it for many years, just don't like him.

Resinhead

Karma is right. He should walk away but I'm enjoying his current play.

fishdish

He is a great story overall. Fascinating how it all came to be and what it is now.

AC Man

It seemed to me he went down the tubes after he got in a fight with his wife and crashed his car, and all the girlfriend stories came out.
Coinsidence?

Mister-Jr

Life is a constant learning experience of hard work, rewards, failure and hopefully, personal growth. Tiger Woods is no different.

james 14

I read a great article several weeks ago with interviews from many who are/were close to Tiger. Basically, what made him great is what ultimately led to his downfall. His obsession with training and practice set him far apart from what others were willing to do. Combined with his natural ability he was a force to be reckoned with until his personal life began to fall apart. His intense training also took its toll on his body. The man who once had both a physical and mental game above all others no longer has a solid foundation in either. Time heals many things but it also brings age making it necessary to find a balance between the physical and mental. He can no longer train hard enough to outperform all others and block out whatever internal pain he may have. Old Tiger can still win majors but he can't do it the way young Tiger did.

Regardless, we may never see anything like him ever again. The competition is too strong now...and we probably have Tiger to thank for that. In actuality, we probably will see many who are "like" him but they're no longer competing against the type of competition Tiger had to face in the early 2000's. If there is a next player who can compete for 14-18 majors in his career they will likely have the same flaws and be susceptible to the same failures. I'm not sure we should wish that on anyone even if it would be fun to watch (on the course).

Finfinder

a point that shouldn't be lost in this article

"Woods at least kept good company. Jason Day, the No. 1 player in the world, again struggled to make cuts and shot a 74 to miss the cut for the first time since the Farmers Insurance Open last year. Also in his group was U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson, who shot 74 and missed the cut."

Schmidty

AC Man wrote: »

It seemed to me he went down the tubes after he got in a fight with his wife and crashed his car, and all the girlfriend stories came out.
Coinsidence?

True....very true....:)

He is a Samson.....with way too many Delilahs.

Saltydawg

Tigers body has failed him just like many a great athlete, wether he can regain some of his past it is too early to predict. He like Jordan and many of the greatest athletes had a will to work harder than anyme around him. If his body can hold up I think he may have some success in the future.

sailfish2

Hey trip, are you a golfer?

dpdash

Buford Cletus wrote: »

Where is the shame TTT? Seems more like karma for all the years he was so **** arrogant!!

I love the game of golf and admire the way he played it for many years, just don't like him.

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Mango Tango

Nude beach at the bottom of the hill. Mind probably not on the game. lol

sailfish2

sailfish2 wrote: »

Hey trip, are you a golfer?

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SouthFloridaAngler

Torrey Pines sounds like a **** star's name.

td.

Saltydawg wrote: »

Tigers body has failed him just like many a great athlete, wether he can regain some of his past it is too early to predict. He like Jordan and many of the greatest athletes had a will to work harder than anyme around him. If his body can hold up I think he may have some success in the future.

roids will do that to you

Triple Threat 33T

sailfish2 wrote: »

Hey trip, are you a golfer?

Yes

NSB Photog

Saltydawg wrote: »

Tigers body has failed him just like many a great athlete, wether he can regain some of his past it is too early to predict. He like Jordan and many of the greatest athletes had a will to work harder than anyme around him. If his body can hold up I think he may have some success in the future.

His body has nothing to do with it. It's all in the head.

fishdish

I think mental part is the bigges factor but his swing isn't what it use to be because of injuries. Cannot rip the ball like he use to.

Gardawg

rich man problems

IDC

fishdish

So is that your red Mercedes??????

Mango Man

NSB Photog wrote: »

His body has nothing to do with it. It's all in the head.

Not true. It's a combination of of both, but his body has major issues.

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Heatwave

Read the article about him a year ago, strange dude, as are most people raised like him... Unique, smart, gifted, yet strange. With his money and his needs, no need to win and it looks like he could really care less, other than those asking all the time, please play ! Why should he if he really doesn't care that much too.
Let's not forget all the back problems, which lead to pain killers and when there is no one to tell you NO... Life is just too easy and he can take it that way...

Griz

I remember back when Norman played with him as an armature. When asked what he thought of Woods he said "Wait until he gets on tour with the big boys". :rotflmao

NSB Photog

fishdish wrote: »

I think mental part is the bigges factor but his swing isn't what it use to be because of injuries. Cannot rip the ball like he use to.

That's exactly my point. Everybody ages, and maturity is knowing what one's physical limitations are and how to adapt to them as they change. You don't have to rip the ball 350 yards to win championships, but you do have to know when to lay up, make putts, etc.

1982mako224

I am an avid single digit golfer and I'd say don't count him out yet. The problems he had at Torrey Pines are easily fixable. I was actually encouraged by what I saw. He was a little wild and got some bad breaks. The biggest thing to keep an eye on is his chipping. He had developed the chipping yips over the past couple of years which is something I am all too familiar with. At Torry he chipped much better than the recent past. He has plenty of game tee to green to win out there and win majors too. He looks healthy again and he has most of his speed back. If he cures the chipping issue to the point where he can play aggressive and confident short game shots he will be holding trophies again.

sailfish2

Wont beat Jacks major record but will win again if he stays healthy, imo.

1982mako224

I may need to take back my earlier posts. With the exception of one pro quality bunker shot his game today looked just like mine. I might have taken him. :shrug

His opening tee shot I'd say he stung his back. Definitely winced with pain. For me this video was painful to watch.


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Reptile Dysfunction

1982mako224 wrote: »

I am an avid single digit golfer and I'd say don't count him out yet. The problems he had at Torrey Pines are easily fixable. I was actually encouraged by what I saw. He was a little wild and got some bad breaks. The biggest thing to keep an eye on is his chipping. He had developed the chipping yips over the past couple of years which is something I am all too familiar with. At Torry he chipped much better than the recent past. He has plenty of game tee to green to win out there and win majors too. He looks healthy again and he has most of his speed back. If he cures the chipping issue to the point where he can play aggressive and confident short game shots he will be holding trophies again.

I'm a 50 handicap, and I completely agree with this summation.

Resinhead

Personally, I think he's using his back and health excuses for the devil between his ears.

He lost it when he quit the hookers and blow. Lost his personal magic.

Menzies

Resinhead wrote: »

Personally, I think he's using his back and health excuses for the devil between his ears.

He lost it when he quit the hookers and blow. Lost his personal magic.

Projecting yourself again.