Leonard Collapse Shows How Tough Winning Is

Hello. Congrats to DJ Trahan for winning the Bob Hope. It is Trahan's 2nd career win.
While Trahan should be remembered for winning, many will remember Justin Leonard losing a 4-stroke lead. Leonard finished with an even par 72, which is not very good on these courses. Trahan had a 65.
How tough is winning on the PGA Tour? Well, in a field where the top 23 players aren't playing (what a disgrace), a guy shoots 65 the final day. The leaders have to count on shooting no worse than a 69, no matter how far they're ahead. Otherwise, they're going to be passed. That's pressure!
I've always thought it was easier to come from behind, maybe because it was my comfort zone. There's something to be said for sleeping on a lead. It's so unusual for most players. They are out of their comfort zones.
That's why Tiger's streak of 13-0 at majors after having the 54 hole lead is even more amazing. When you see players like Leonard and Sergio Garcia blow big leads, it obviously isn't as easy as it looks.

Regards,
Steve