June 16, 2003

A Whole Other World

Tiger's Aura Rapidly Fading. Tiger Woods finished the U.S. Open somewhere well back in the field, out of contention in 20th place or so. For the first time since Tiger won the PGA at Medinah in 1999, he is not entitled, not defending, not repeating. “When you’re playing great it’s a great game,” Woods said. “When you’re playing bad, it’s a whole other world out there.”

Golf observers should reflect on those days now and be even more amazed. They should realize just how special the Tiger Slam was, because it has been put back in perspective by the Tiger “Slump.” The No. 1 player in the world and the No. 1 threat to exceed Jack Nicklaus’ collection of 18 major championships has hit a bump in the yellow brick road.

You can’t ignore the contrasts. During his run of four consecutive majors in 2000-01, Woods played the championships in a combined 65-under par. He has played his past two majors in 5-over. It's a whole new world out there!!

 Posted by glenn

Comments

Hey, Tiger's not doing too badly today either. Give the guy a break. The country should rise up and slam the Shrub-et-al as ferociously as they landed on Tiger. Tiger is playing a game, guys...Bush-et-al is fooling with our lives!!!

Posted by: irene daitch at June 19, 2003 09:29 PM