Comments on: Tiger Woods is in a deep slump, but is he finished?

By: BD

BD — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:44:34 +0000

I’m late to the party, but I agree with you, Phil. He may be done but it is too early to tell. As I’ve suggested before, I think he may be sabotaging his golf game (subconsciously) as a form of self-punishment, and as a way of rejecting the outpouring of support he has received among a large slice of golf’s fanbase — support he at some level finds perverse and despicable. He’s very angry at himself. What he has done with his life and career is tantamount to blowing a 6-stroke lead on the back nine at the PGA on Sunday with the Grand Slam at stake.

It’s possible he will never perform as an elite golfer again. On the other hand, Jack’s record isn’t at all safe at this point because Tiger had the good sense to win 14 professional majors before tanking his career. He’s young enough that he could win “just” one major every two years and still catch Jack. We’ll see.

By: Lionsmaniac

Lionsmaniac — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:12:41 +0000

The “coup de grace” will be when some young kid in his early 20s turns his back and shows no respect to Tiger the same way Woods did to Jack about 10 years ago.
I’ll never forget Nicklaus hand on Tiger’s shoulder, and Woods twisting away and making small talk with his caddy during Jack’s final major. I almost vomited with disgust. This all done on a national broadcast.

“Karma-360″, Eldridge….and you ain’t gonna like it.

-Lionsmaniac

By: Plainer

Plainer — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:25:59 +0000

As a life-time golfer, I know what Tiger is going through from the standpoint of the game. It’s equivalent to hitting shanks for no reason at all keeping you tentative with every shot you make. When that happens, I take a break from the game for several months. It gets worse if you try to fight it and you begin to dislike the game, which I want to avoid.

By: Phil Capelle

Phil Capelle — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:07:09 +0000

Carmen - It is the big question, is he done, or is this a slump. Would love to see McIroy and the kids step up and win majors.
Cam - They won without him in 2008 and the way he’s playing, he seems like a bad pick. If he does make the team, he could easily have a losing record as the intimidation is gone, at least for now.

By: Cam

Cam — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:03:54 +0000

He’s done for this year in terms of the PGA.
My question for you Phil is how do you think he will go if he plays Ryder Cup for the USA? I know Corey Pavin said he would pick Woods if he didn’t qualify automatically, but you gotta wonder how can you pick Woods when there are a number of Americans playing a lot better and more consistent golf.
I live in New Zealand so the Ryder Cup doesn’t really affect me (I enjoy watching it), but if I was American I don’t think I would want him on my team at the moment.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:05:16 +0000

It seems that finally people are starting to realize what I have been saying for months!!!
Tiger Woods will never be the dominant golf player he once was!!!
Tiger had his opportunity and he misused it in a very big way! He may win once in a while and regain some sponsors but his winnings will become less and less and all that will remain is the memory of his past glory! There are many good and talented young golfers out there that will give him a run for his money from now on! Tiger will continue his slow decline until he fades away into the sunset! It is time for all the new young and talented stars to shine!!!