Say what you will about Tiger Wood's past indiscretions, the man has the guts and will of a champion!! Some people will never forgive Tiger for the mistakes he's. Adultery is a serious offense, to say the least, but to err is human. IMO, his performance on Sunday deserves respect.
Yesterday at the Barclays, he had back spasms so painful that he was dropped to his knees after a tee shot, (I think it was on the 13th hole). The pain caused him to severely hook his ball OB into the water, subsequently bogeying a par 5 that he usually birdies, or at least pars. The bogey dropped him 3 shots back of the lead with five holes to go.
Most guys at this point would drop out of the tourney, not Tiger. Not only did he continue, he came within two inches on the 18th of forcing a playoff!!
If you've ever had back spasms, you know that the pain is intense and can be debilitating. To maintain the focus it takes to make shots under that pressure was a testament to the man's will and stamina.
In the era of Roger Clemons, Barry Bonds, Sammy, and McGwire(sp?), and especially Lance and Ryan Braun, who lied through their teeth to the press and the public repeatedly, only to fess up the truth when there was no other option, Tiger admitted his sins, and dealt with them. I, for one, have gotten over it and respect him for the competitor he is, one of the very best to ever play the game of golf. I hope he wins another major or two. Actually, I hope he wins a dozen more!! When he's on his game, he makes the game of golf look incredibly easy, and we all know it's not.
Yesterday at the Barclays, he had back spasms so painful that he was dropped to his knees after a tee shot, (I think it was on the 13th hole). The pain caused him to severely hook his ball OB into the water, subsequently bogeying a par 5 that he usually birdies, or at least pars. The bogey dropped him 3 shots back of the lead with five holes to go.
Most guys at this point would drop out of the tourney, not Tiger. Not only did he continue, he came within two inches on the 18th of forcing a playoff!!
If you've ever had back spasms, you know that the pain is intense and can be debilitating. To maintain the focus it takes to make shots under that pressure was a testament to the man's will and stamina.
In the era of Roger Clemons, Barry Bonds, Sammy, and McGwire(sp?), and especially Lance and Ryan Braun, who lied through their teeth to the press and the public repeatedly, only to fess up the truth when there was no other option, Tiger admitted his sins, and dealt with them. I, for one, have gotten over it and respect him for the competitor he is, one of the very best to ever play the game of golf. I hope he wins another major or two. Actually, I hope he wins a dozen more!! When he's on his game, he makes the game of golf look incredibly easy, and we all know it's not.
