You're Tiger Woods. You're solely responsible for driving PGA Tour ratings over the past decade and are arguably the most recognizable sports figure on the planet. You're life has been completely torn apart by poor decisions and you begin the long road back to greatness. On the most beautiful stage in America, in a Major Championship, you're caught cursing and kicking clubs around like a temperamental pre-teen. For everyone watching Golf around the country, including grandfathers, fathers, sons, and daughters everywhere, Tiger is now a downright disgrace to the game.
This is just another bad decision in a series of really bad decisions by Tiger. The man has literally lost it, and should no longer be seen as a role model to young golfers. (Pretty sure Nick Faldo said the exact same thing during yesterday's broadcast). He's playing terribly this week, and kicking and screaming his way to an above par finish. Even more, he's now taking away valuable TV time from great players like Luke Donald, Lee Westwood, Bubba Watson, and Jason Dufner. Stand up guys who are exemplary both on and off the course. Even up and comers like Rory McIlroy and Jason Day deserve better than Tiger Woods.
Everyone has a bad day on the course. I'm happy to break a 100 and I have had my fair share of meltdowns. Tiger is a professional and clearly has not learned that he is held to a different standard. At this point, he's competing with Rory Sabatini (another tour gem) for guy I'd invite last to join my foursome. Tiger Woods - You can get off our beautiful golf course. Let the world know when you've relearned the ways of the game and are truly back from you're 'mid-career crisis'. The PGA should begin announcing disciplinary action right here - and should start With Tiger Woods.
All that said, anyone think Hank Haney's book is having an impact on his performance? I'm not going to blame him for all of this, but releasing a book right before the first major of the year is pathetic. Perfect example of someone trying to profit off someone else's popularity.
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