I loved both posts from SN2000 and this one of yours also.  Like you say, talent such as Tiger has for his sport never disappears, we just have to be patient until it reappears and it will!  You can all take that to the bank!  I also have read Johnny Miller's article in Golf Magazine and I like his predictions for Tiger's future, except for one, I would like Tiger to beat Jack's record but if he ties it and wins 30-40 more times,  that would be a record that any professional golfer could be proud of.  I have always liked Miller, as you say, he can be harsh but I believe he is basically an honest and fair observer. 

I understand the passion of those  fans who want Tiger to win everything in sight but perhaps it is unrealistic of us to expect  him to return to the heights of the past.  I do not play golf and would not think of telling Tiger what he should or should not do, he knows better than anyone what it takes to win, but remember those who do offer  advice are as anxious as any of us to see Tiger do well.   Everyone receives unsolicited advice, it is part of human nature to offer it and is done with the best of intentions.  Who among us does not think he/she could run things better given the chance?!!!

It was very disappointing to watch the tournament on Sunday, made worse for me by having to listen to Jim Nanz who could hardly contain his glee as the round progressed.  Phil Mickleson deserved the win, he had an extremy good day, as all golfers do from time to time, but in my mind he did not follow etiquette on the 18th hole.  Usually the winner let his partner play through, so that he is left alone on the stage to finish off and receive thre accolades of the crowd.  If Mickleson had done that Tiger would never have missed that birdie put IMHO.

Cheer up TTF's better days are ahead.  Go Tiger.  

 

 YEP, to all my TTF's BUDDIES, here come the real warm up for the MASTERS!!! Better days are coming , SO cheer up buddies, put on your cheering gear , game face on and DO NOT lets the belligerent trolls get you down , WE ARE BETTER THEN THEM!!!

WE know MAJORS are what matter most to TIGER ,  getting past Jack's record is his goal ! YOU CAN DO TIGER!!

 WE are you fans for life!!! NO TROLLS IWILL BE BIG ENOUGH TO DETER US!!!!

GAME FACE ON, HEAD UP, BLINDERS ON BUDDIES, KILL OR BE KILL!!!!!!!

Gammy,

you know it buddy!!!

Tiger is amped up and ready to go!!

and fun for us .............  getting to
watch him play three tourneys.

:-)

Bill,

u might be right.  but personally, i won't take that away from Phil.  it actually looked to me

that Phil has actually practiced, etc.   not to mention that he has been working with a sports

psychologist, etc.


now ..........  i  don't wanna sing Phil's  praises too loudly, because Tigs is my fave. 

but here is one thing i DO know. 


Phil beat Tiger. 


and that is exactly    the way Tiger sees it.  and when Tiger turns the tables, and beats

Phil or any other player; he will look at it that way.  


Regarding golf,  Tiger sees it as "beat" or "get beaten."  


and this past Sunday, Phil beat him. 


i don't see it as bad.  it's  just Tiger's mindset regarding competition  .........  i guess.


and yes.  i fully expect Tiger to accomplish his goals ........   whatever they are.  and i

am looking forward to it.  but i don't have to put Phil down in order for Tiger to win.  

and neither did Tiger  put Phil down.   Tiger was in fact, complimentary to Phil ...... i have heard.

and yes,    i   do  B-E-L-I-E-V-E!!!

:-)

Hit upt......don't forget the stat that Tiger has only won 30% of the tourneys he has been in.  That's phenominal so yes, he knows what he is doing.  Sean has brought him from tee to green and one can't concentrate on all.....in other words, giving up concentration and focus on one part to master another.  Although, as he has had many coaches before, an objective set of eyes to stand by the sidelines wouldn't hurt, thus my suggestion that he see Stockton.  We all know Tiger could be the teacher in ALL things golf, more than likely even teach Foley or Stockton a few things BUT Tiger is open to coaches and an extra set of eyes would never hurt. 

YOU MUST KNOW THAT PHIL
HAD ONE OF THE LUCKIEST DAYS
AT GOLF OF HIS LIFE.


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  Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee    This is the sort of comments that gives Tiger Fans a bad name.  Phil played superb golf.   I can't imagine this view is held by any real Tiger fan.  Phil Mick played GREAT golf. Accept it and give him the credit he deserves. 

    I totally distance myself from the above bitter remark.

Paddy,

i see what you are saying. 

Dave Stockton is a good putting coach.  my concern? 

Stockton loves the "forward press."   had Phil using it.  and Phil did not seem to take to the

pronounced "forward press."    don't know if Phil is still working with Stockton but he did

seem to be using somewhat of a "mini" forward press this past weekend, although he did

not appear to use it on every stroke......  imo.


can Stockton help Tiger.   don't know.   and i don't know if that forward press would work for

Tiger.  to me it seems awkward.  and Tiger is a more natural putter.  but i'm not Tiger and he

is the best in world, so .............


i also like Dave Phelps.  i think he would be a better fit for Tiger than Stockton.  but for some

reason, Tiger has never seemed to be drawn to Dave Phelps.


though i think both guys are good,  i also think there is someone else who can help Tiger.

yes.  an extra set of eyes could be helpful for Tiger .   but if he decided to just do it himself,

i also believe he could do that as well.    i really do.

:-)