Tiger Woods’ withdrawal leaves this
question: Will he ever be the same again?
New York Post,
by
Mark Cannizzaro
Original Article
Posted By: Imright,
5/22/2022 8:58:22 AM
TULSA, Okla. — Shock.That was the overriding emotion while watching Tiger Woods stumble around Southern Hills on Saturday morning, taking an unthinkable 79 strokes to complete his third round of the PGA Championship (one day after shooting a gutsy 69 to make the cut) — and then withdrawing from the championship later in the day. Disbelief. That was the emotion elicited from watching Woods bogey five consecutive holes (the first time he ever has done that in a major championship as a professional) en route to 10-over for his third round through 13 holes.Sadness.That was the emotion that gripped you while watching Woods limp so badly
Reply 1 - Posted by:
seamusm 5/22/2022 9:15:13 AM (No. 1162635)
'There is a season' goes the scripture and the song. We have seen Tiger's but with hope watch him even now, applaud his efforts to renew his career, and cry when he falters. It is the same as going to see an aged Willie Nelson whose voice is shot but we hear his recordings in our heads not the live reality on stage. We simply ignore the clay feet of our heroes - as it should be.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Highlander 5/22/2022 9:15:30 AM (No. 1162636)
Time to call it. He had a great career that won’t be forgotten. His body, mind, and soul suffered too much damage at such a relatively young age.
22 people like this.
Reply 3 - Posted by:
WinterParker 5/22/2022 9:28:27 AM (No. 1162651)
The media did all they could to highlight his physical distress while they made him the story because he sells. Sad. I don't count him out. It takes a long time to heal wounds like his.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
raspberry 5/22/2022 10:18:17 AM (No. 1162702)
Hero? Yes.
He always will be to me.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
Dodge Boy 5/22/2022 10:23:47 AM (No. 1162706)
After that car accident, I really didn't expect him to be back on his feet. He needs to settle for sitting behind a microphone.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
Mr C 5/22/2022 10:24:05 AM (No. 1162707)
The same as WHAT?
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Jubal 5/22/2022 10:26:17 AM (No. 1162709)
Omy. It's a beautiful day outside,
and we can do without the crepe hangers.
9 people like this.
Reply 8 - Posted by:
Kate318 5/22/2022 10:48:14 AM (No. 1162733)
After a father who was addicted to the sport, and 5 years of me working on a golf course, I still cannot figure out the fascination with this silly game.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
red1066 5/22/2022 10:55:20 AM (No. 1162747)
Tiger is almost 49 years old and recovering from an accident that almost cost him his leg. That he's still competing at all is a miracle. Walking a hilly course after what's he been through takes a toll. It will take time, but at his age and with all the medical issues he has, he might never be what he used to be.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
Starboard_side 5/22/2022 10:56:49 AM (No. 1162752)
The quick answer is NO, and he has not been for some time.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
ControlFreak 5/22/2022 10:59:20 AM (No. 1162755)
Well, I had enough of watching Tiger walk from his car to the clubhouse, all while the players on the course were being ignored by the sportscasters. I’m sort of glad he withdrew. Now we can watch those in the lead.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
earlybird 5/22/2022 11:01:25 AM (No. 1162759)
Rideiculous headline. The answer should be obvious. He badly damaged his leg and foot. It will never be the same. Any accommodation he has to make will cause him to not be the same.
He should be running a golf school for kids like his… He just can’t give up the stage. And the money comes in handy.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
NorthernDog 5/22/2022 11:06:07 AM (No. 1162768)
Golf is one of the few sports where quite a few players can stay competitive after age 40. But it takes a lifetime of good physical conditioning and some luck to avoid injuries. Tiger's luck has run out. He should rest up and plan on playing the Champions (Seniors) Tour in a few years.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
Luandir 5/22/2022 11:08:25 AM (No. 1162770)
Tiger, don't let yourself become the Muhammad Ali of golf.
9 people like this.
Reply 15 - Posted by:
LC Chihuahua 5/22/2022 11:13:09 AM (No. 1162776)
Tiger has reached a crossroads in his life.
4 people like this.
Reply 16 - Posted by:
Trump Won 5/22/2022 11:18:30 AM (No. 1162782)
Who cares? Maybe the next time he drinks and drives he will kill himself.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
Krause 5/22/2022 11:19:21 AM (No. 1162784)
You have to remember these golfers WALK about 5 MILES every day they play.
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We can pretend that we have some control over Mother Nature but the truth is she will always win out. The so called greenies have no clue how Mother Nature actually works. They cannot even program clouds into their models. Think about that one when you are considering how accurate their predictions of the future climate of the planet will be 10 or 100 or 1000 yrs down the pike. They can barely tell you what it will do 10 minutes from now.
The human body is a small planet unto itself. We are each unique and we all have strengths and weaknesses. But one thing we have in common is that Nature will take its course and we will succomb to it no matter how hard you try or how strong you are or who you are. The only one with complete control is the Creator that our Declaration tells us gives us the freedom to make choices. Tiger, it is time to make some other choices. Make some good ones now while you still have the options available to you.
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
earlybird 5/22/2022 11:29:15 AM (No. 1162794)
“Hero”? Never ever. That accolade should be reserved for those who risk or give their lives for their country or another human being. Tiger doesn’t make that cut.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
DVC 5/22/2022 11:38:54 AM (No. 1162805)
I was never anywhere near as good in my sports as Mr. Wood was in his sport. But we get old, and after you have been at the top, running in the middle isn't so much fun any more. I wish him well, and perhaps I may have a bit of insight into what he's going through.
We all get old. For 10 years I competed at the national level in handgun speed competition, was invited to invitational only handgun competitions billed as "the best 200 shooters in the free world" several times. For another 25 years, I still competed in local area matches, won some, finished well, enjoyed it. I added rifle competitions, because shooting a rifle well is much easier than shooting a pistol well under extreme time pressure.
And now, in my 70s, my eyes and my reflexes won't let me win any more, and the fun is gone. I still like shooting, and am still better than most, but that winning edge is gone.
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
rytwng 5/22/2022 11:44:41 AM (No. 1162811)
Now we can enjoy the final round without seeing the camera catch every breath he takes. He is 21 shots out of the lead. show the real players.
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
Philipsonh 5/22/2022 12:42:49 PM (No. 1162883)
Sorry, folks , I always rooted for Mr Woods, BUT, if he cannot play 18 holes for 4 days in a row, do not enter the tournament. I don't want to hear all the ' woe is me ' stuff.
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
BeatleJeff 5/22/2022 1:15:07 PM (No. 1162916)
His performance at the Masters, where he played respectably for two days only to fall apart on the final two days, should have been a sign of what was to come. He was even worse at the PGA, stumbling out of the gate, playing well enough on day two to survive the cut, then again totally collapsing on day three. Given the severity of his injuries, he's likely done as a serious challenger at the top level. He should take a year or two off to completely rehab his leg before returning to compete on the Senior Tour where he could be competitive. I realize it's hard to quit doing what you've done your whole life, but to continue attempting to compete at the top level, he runs the risk of being remembered along with the likes of Willie Mays, a great one who stuck around way too long.
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
ROLFNader 5/22/2022 1:56:01 PM (No. 1162958)
Help me out, here. I can't remember who it was that forced him into driving like that, all of those times.......................
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
chumley 5/22/2022 2:37:35 PM (No. 1162980)
I dont get it. He can swat a little ball around more accurately than anyone else, and he boinks everything in a skirt without attachment or conscience. Thats pretty much him in a nutshell. What about that makes him a hero?
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Reply 26 - Posted by:
G Mo 5/22/2022 4:06:22 PM (No. 1163026)
Karma is a b...h. The bill for the women and booze has come due.
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Reply 27 - Posted by:
JHHolliday 5/22/2022 4:53:41 PM (No. 1163055)
Agree with No. 20. I raced sports cars for seven years...Daytona, Sebring, etc and had a great time. Now at 80, I am the little old guy you cuss when you are stuck behind him on the road. I later got down to a six handicap at golf but as the years went on I got to where I couldn't break 90. Gave it up then. Tempus fugit and all that. Mother Nature is a harsh mistress.
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Reply 28 - Posted by:
RuckusTom 5/22/2022 5:43:36 PM (No. 1163065)
He's old and has too many whispers in his head. "I wonder how many waitresses he boinked today while cheating on his wife"? Getting into car accidents over and over again doesn't help much either.
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Reply 29 - Posted by:
danu 5/22/2022 6:30:16 PM (No. 1163084)
Never a Tiger fan.
Nevertheless, --that being said--may the Lord have mercy on him.
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