Woods Extends Win Streak
Tiger Woods let the rookies know who rules the tour today, in startling fashion, by winning his 7th consecutive PGA tournament, the Buick Invitational. It was a close tournament on the back nine as Andrew Buckle and Jeff Quinney appeared to have the tournament in hand. But both rookies made a couple of mental errors which led to double-bogies for both, and all of a sudden, they were tied with Tiger. Oops.
However, in fairness to Buckle, Quinney, Snedeker and Howell, it’s apparent that these youngsters just don’t seem too much in awe of Tiger (at least outwardly) and I appreciate and respect that. It’s just that when someone of Tiger’s caliber sees an opening, well as Don Meredith used to say, “turn out the lights, the party’s over”. These kids will learn how to win and the only way you do that is put yourself in that position and it’s even better if it comes against the best player in the world. Do you think Charles Howell III learned some things today?
Let’s make something clear hear. Tiger took the tournament away by shooting a 6-under 66 while Buckle shot even par, and media darling this week Brandt Snedeker shot 1-under. In some tournaments (like those without Tiger), those scores might have been good enough, but not today. However, even after Tiger tied Buckle, he hit a couple of loose shots and had to get up and down to save par, which of course he’s the master at. But Tiger’s 3rd shot at 17 was the exclamation point on his round. He stuffed his approach as if to say, I’m back.
Can Tiger keep the streak alive? There are too many variables involved to make that prediction, but if it involves playing Riveria Country Club in L.A., then probably not. That’s one course that just doesn’t fit his game. Nonetheless, just keep enjoying the ride Tiger is giving us.
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