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Tiger Woods Has Pulled Out of 2 Tourneys

 
dale_staple 2017-02-11 12:01:40 

He has withdrawn from the Genesis Open and the Honda Classic. He cited his back (as usual). I am now getting closer to the view that his career is heading faster and faster to its end.

In my mind, its far more mental than physical. The fear of the pain is real. He cannot hit the shots he needs to hit because he is afraid. He is afraid of pain...but mostly, I think he is afraid of embarrassing himself more and more.

Its like Ali in his last serious heavy weight bout. When he got smacked around. Can he come back to just regular play? Maybe. But i am beginning to doubt it. I am sure he is as well.

 
Tryangle 2017-02-13 10:48:20 

In reply to dale_staple

I tend to agree. At this stage, it's not looking likely he'll ever be able to return to regular play, much less his glory years in the sport.

All the physical and psychological impediments have taken their toll on him as a player.

 
SnoopDog 2017-02-13 13:52:23 

In reply to Tryangle

I saw his round in Dubai. He looked from the very first tee shot like he was in pain.

There is no way he will ever be able to do a full season on the PGA tour. Ben Hogan had a near fatal car accident in 1948 and after recovering he only played the 4 majors and 2-3 other tournaments per year just because he knew he physically couldn't play more than that.

Tiger has to do the same. Play the 4 majors and maybe 6-8 other tournaments per year.

 
DukeStreet 2017-02-13 18:20:46 

In reply to dale_staple

I thought there were several threads maybe 3-4 years ago that emphatically said "stick a fork in Tiger". He dun.

Nothing has changed.