Tiger,

On Saturday-afternoon, and Sunday (Father's Day), what i saw in your eyes, your play, and your space (energy-field), was how-much you're missing having your Dad to talk-to.  In that-"missing"-space, was the energy-field of "loss" (further-compounding the above).  That's what got expressed by your play. 

Like the game of Charades, your play was a communication to the World -- not using "words".   You did not "lose" the Open -- your play on Thurs and Fri generated the World watching you, which made Sat-aft and Sunday the perfect time for you-Heart to let them know what you've been feeling.  This note, in part, is to let you know that "i (somebody) got the message". 

In the absence of your having your Dad to talk-to about deeply-personal matters, you were left having to use the Open.  That part of you which reads greens so perfectly, was simply already-busy.

 

 

Although my philosophy is not the same as yours, I, too received the same messages from Tiger and his actions.

WOW!!!!!  And there was probably another part of this too....not being able to have his chldren with him on Father's Day!   This man has been through an emotional turmoil (some self-inflicted and some not) during the last few years.....I think that he deserves enormous admiration and praise for the grace and dignity he has shown over the last 2-1/2 years, his work ethic, his determination, his courage.....there's a lot to admire there.  And I know he missed Earl on Sunday!  

Hi,

I have often felt that Tiger's life must be a very lonely one. It just seems in his nature to be that way and I understand it as I am very much a loner myself. However, Tiger was close to his dad, and from what I read, I know he shared a lot with him. They were best pals and perhaps, if his dad were alive, he may not have taken the pathway he did. Now, he doesn't even have a wife or companion to confide in. I hope that he is able to do that with his mom, but we all know that at times we wish to share our innermost feelings and frustrations with a partner, someone whom we love and who love us in return. This is missing in Tiger's life and from what we have seen, who can he trust? So many have betrayed him so he has probably become more introverted and bears his burdens alone. Could any one of us fathom the hurt, disappointment, the regrets he must  endure alone and yet he comes out to the golf course to face a hostile world. How he does it, I do not know and my heart goes out to him.  I feel for Tiger when I see other golfers with their wives, friends, family, all the money in the world cannot buy him this. It was heartwarming to hear from others who mentioned that his mom usually follows him on the golf course and I imagine, she leads a lonely life as well. He does have his Buddhist faith but as human beings, we all crave companionship and I hope someday, that Tiger will find someone who would love him for who he is.Before I came to this forum, I usually read about Tiger on the Golf Channel forums but so much of it is critical and negative. I enjoyed reading this note which was posted by one brave soul among all the dissenting voices:

"I don't think that anybody  can write off  Tiger Woods. In my opinion, loneliness has been a factor in his downfall, probably living in guilt now, especially when he had everything going for him. The reality is that as humans, we all make mistakes but for the golf loving public, it was hard to fathom what Tiger did!! Think of TODAY and TOMORROW Tiger, as tomorrow is the continuation of today so you need to leave things behind. You are going to be fine, ignore negative journalistic commebnts about you as the majority of the golf loving public know that you are the greatest golfer who has achieved so much at a very young AGE and I don't think that anybody is going to come anywhere close to you. Think POSITIVE and drain your mind of all the negative thoughts and memories. You are going to be fine mate. GOOD LUCK TIGER."

Thanks for a great post!!!  We all, as Tiger fans, know the depth of humiliation (which we all readily acknowledge was self-inflicted) he has gone through for the past 2 years 32 months.  But we admire him enormously for the way he has conducted himself with the utmost dignity and professionalism on the golf course and the way he has embraced his children.  I believe Tiger does have a few very close friends who have stood by him through all of this as he also has his mother.  The enormity of the publicity that has persisted through these months has been unbelievable....even now - 32 months later, many commentators always have to mention "the scandal".  We believe that Tiger is the greatest golfer in the world and that he will match and surpass all of Jack Niklaus' records in the future.  He needs to be commended for the work his foundation does with underprivileged children.  Tiger's inner strength is unbelievable...and we know that many of the articles and things the media says about him has to hurt.  He is starting to give it back a little and we are happy to see that.  The "scandal" is long over and in the past....what is important is what Tiger has done since that occurrence and what he does in the future.  Hopefully, he will someday have a partner to share his life with....in the meantime, he has those gorgeous children, his close friends, and his Mom.

Kloudy & Tigres......great posts.

I would like to add another thought.  You both mentioned that Tiger does not have the advantage of sharing with a spouse or partner.  I would not equate that with being detrimental to or equated with a loney life.  I had a spouse for 40+ years and quite frankly often felt alone as he did not see the same joys that I did.  Oh yeah, it's nice to have someone to share good, bad, and so-so stuff with, but that someone needs to be willing to cheer or cry with you 100%.  I often wonder if Tiger ever had that after his Dad died.

PS  I too would love to see Tiger's mom and/or the kids run out and jump in his arms when he wins a tournament.  Maybe now that the kids are getting older, we might see them at more tournaments. 

Totally in agreement with you that it has to be the right partner!!!!!  Sometimes you are lonelier with a partner who isn't on the same page as you are than you are when you are alone!!!!

Do you ever wonder if Tiger had made a poor choice in what was hopefully a life partner? 

Apples don't fall from a tree without a little help!

 

Do you ever wonder if Tiger had made a poor choice in what was hopefully a life partner?

 Or is it possibly Elin made a poor choice?

We all, as Tiger fans, know the depth of humiliation (which we all readily acknowledge was self-inflicted) he has gone through for the past 2 years 32 months.

 2 years and 32 months? I've never heard that before. Why that and not 3 years and 8 months?