Concerns for Tiger

Major Problems

The 14-time major champion seems to be struggling to capitalise on good form and momentum. It's extremely hard to be believe that it has been 6 years since Tiger won the 2008 US open, slowly grimacing over the line with a torn ligament in his left knee. However in the most recent of majors, there was something different to the build up to Oak Hill. After shooting an incredible 61 at Firestone to win his 8th WGC title there, the galleries in Pittsford may have been hoping for him to give them goosebumps like he did at his prime; this could not have been further from the truth.

After shooting an opening round 71 (+1), Tiger complains
that the greens were "spotty".

Tiger's opening round was the story of his whole week. Although on a personal level he feels like he played some solid golf, the statistics spoke over his words. Having hit only 60% of fairways and 50% of greens, the opening round of 71 was much less surprising. Although he can argue that the conditions were out of place for a major competition, the golfing public were holding higher hopes. Feeling more relaxed going into the second round having been a few steps of the pace, he came out with an impressive 70, level par. Although the scores were not much different, the golf was played to a much higher standard. However his chances on the weekend were few and far between. Closing round 3 with a 73, his chances for major number 15 were almost likely over. But he was a able to have a easy round to finish with the cameras off him and he closed out with a final round 70.

This weekend performance capped a full 3 year drought of no under par rounds on the weekend at Majors. He ended 2013 as he did in 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009; Without a major. He still waits patiently for the elusive number 15.

Comment after tournament:
"that's golf"

When Tiger was asked about what he thought went wrong after the poor week, his reply was blunt and simple "that's golf". He swiftly moved on to the next question, trying to get out and move on as quickly as he could. But the question is, what if this major performance run will never produce a green jacket, a Wanamaker trophy, a US open or his favourite of all, the Claret Jug? Is he going to conquer weekend nerves or end his career on 14 majors? On a personal level I would love to see him bring back Jack's record, but is he capable?






Bibliography

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/lack-form-turns-woods-mickelson-oak-hill-sideshow-221651254.html#owILR3B

http://www.uspresswire.com/setImages/154799