Tiger Dominating Stroke Play Again
Less than a week after the Ryder Cup debacle by the Americans, Tiger Woods has another stroke play event by the throat. This time it’s the WGC American Express Championship, in Chandlers Cross, England. Woods has eagled the 18th hole three consecutive days and has a 6-shot lead heading into the final round.
If there was ever any doubt about whether Woods gets up for stroke play more than team match play, then this should put all that to rest. There’s nothing wrong with Woods being more motivated by individual stroke play events rather than team events. He said from day one when he turned pro that he was driven to win major championships, and he’s done a fantastic job of that.
Did you ever notice that Nicklaus’ Ryder Cup record is never mentioned in the same breath when he’s talked about being the greatest golfer of all time? People don’t really care about the Ryder Cup, except every two years, but they do remember the major championships, and that’s what Tiger Woods is all about.