Tuesday, August 22, 2006

"Weir" Not Competitive

Hello. The rest of the field better either change or get used to where they are, because Tiger Woods is back in business. Actually, I think they have gotten used to where they are.
What would Europe look like today if Churchill had said "Hitler is undefeated so far, so I expect him to take England too"? Instead, he gave his famous "fight speech", rallied the English, and turned WWII around.
Why don't the other players realize they have to be warriors with a "win or die" mentality? Are they too complacent, already thinking they've made it since they're millionaires? Is life too soft for them?
I was really hoping Mike Weir would come in second. For a while it looked like he would do what Chris DiMarco did in the British Open. Then he faded on the back nine faster than a tank of gas. Maybe he was trying too hard. Then again, maybe he was resigned to the fact he wasn't going to win, like the rest of the top of the leaderboard seemed to be.
If I were a golf equipment sponsor on the PGA besides Nike, I'd be cutting everyone's endorsement money. The rest of the PGA Tour players are proving Tiger (with help from Nike) is superior to them.
It's time players realize Tiger may get rattled if he's challenged. Bob May took him to the limit in the 2000 PGA. Rich Beem held off Tiger in the 2002 PGA. Hal sutton held off Tiger in the 2000 Players Championship. It can be done, if you think it can. Otherwise, you might as well not start.

Regards,
Steve

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