Tiger is even par for the Players when his contemporaries are shooting well under par. Gez Sergio 'wasted talent' Garcia is under par. Tiger's swing is broken and in need of repair. It has nothing to do with his choice of coaches or clubs or the shirt he is wearing today. It has everything to do with a broken spirit. This man is lost and does not have any idea how to get back.
Some might say he needs to find Jesus, other want him to go away and still others love the fact that he is struggling. I for one do not like to watch the complete deteroration of someone of his talent. Just as I hated to watch Emmit Smith carry the balls for the Cardinals late in his career or MJ try to make a run at another title with the hapless Wizards.
Big difference here, Tiger is in his prime. He is playing golf like a man beaten but has too much pride to give up. Some times it is OK to concede that you are beaten and you need help. Tiger needs help, this to me is his cry for help. How far does this man have to fall before someone with influence steps in and rights the ship.
His father has pass, RIP. Not sure his mom has the strength. The media would rather kick him while he is down. Who is left to help this man that has helped so many. It's intervention time, it is time for Tiger to find out who he is and his place in this world. he may not like what he finds. But I know that 45 days in Mississippi is not going to cure the years of neglect he has put himself through.
He is a very private man, so no one really knows what is going on in his life. But his action and demeanor when he is in front of the camera says it all. We can either continue to hope he gets better and make money of his image. Or someone close to him can pull him aside and say 'enough is enough, go get it together'.
I have heard and read many opinions on Tiger,most of them negative. These comments are coming from those that used to lick his boots. Those that licked his boots need to remember that they have jobs because Tiger emerge as the leader of the tour. It was must see TV for 13 years. He was the tours Dow Jones and all were making boat loads of money. How about they get together and take care of their golden goose. He deserves that much from his peers and those that report on him.
I don't think he will go easily but he really does need to go and get right. I am a Tiger fan and I miss the fire in his eyes and the imagination in his shots. I miss his giant teeth beaming in the sun when he smiles and all the great stuff that goes along with his great play. Golf needs Tiger to be whole, Tiger needs to Tiger to be whole, we all need Tiger to be whole. It will not happen on it's own, someone throw this man a life line.
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