The Tiger Woods Thread

FixdePitchmark

slave1 wrote: »

and his approach to birdie putt length

is it on tv

paulie21

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

is it on tv

Yep on Sky

fred funk }{

On a side note - what's the deal with Mark Roe's hair?

bigtimecharlie

They concentrate on Woods par and fist pump and would not even show Justin Thomas putting out for birdie.

HighLine

bigtimecharlie wrote: »

They concentrate on Woods par and fist pump and would not even show Justin Thomas putting out for birdie.

Would you have been watching right now if it wasn't for the Tiger hype? Probably not.... they are showing what people want to see.

FixdePitchmark

bigtimecharlie wrote: »

They concentrate on Woods par and fist pump and would not even show Justin Thomas putting out for birdie.

I know US coverage is brutal for that.

But in fairness, this situation is totally different.

vienne86

fred funk }{ wrote: »

On a side note - what's the deal with Mark Roe's hair?

He bad it blow-dried just before transmission started!

LuckyGent88

Not holding back anyway. Ripping the driver and the recoil too.

Encouraging signs.

Claregaafan18

Would be concerned that Tiger is still losing a fair bit of height in his downswing. That cannot be good for his back long term. Even spite this, isn't it great to see Tiger's speed in his golf swing is back even if his distance control with his irons are a work in progress, understandable given the lack of golf he has played over the last number of years.

HighLine

Chipping still looks very ropey. A shame to walk off with a bogey after such a good 3 wood approach.

NoviGlitzko

All things considered this is an amazing performance so far from Tiger.

fred funk }{

One off the lead now. Go Tiger!

Claregaafan18

Claregaafan18 wrote: »

Would be concerned that Tiger is still losing a fair bit of height in his downswing. That cannot be good for his back long term. Even spite this, isn't it great to see Tiger's speed in his golf swing is back even if his distance control with his irons are a work in progress, understandable given the lack of golf he has played over the last number of years.

Great to see Tiger's distance control improve during the round. Great shots at 10, 12 and now 14. Now 4 under, one off the lead. 4 holes to play.

FixdePitchmark

It could be just a psychological thing with me. But , I'm not sure he looks comfortable.

He is at full speed - so you'd imagine he must be.

CalamariFritti

Is that scooter the hole in one prize?

jayo26

Don't think we will know what condition he is in until next March or so this place was all similar talk this time last year.

Henry Ford III

He looks in pretty decent shape. Swing looks good also. Loads of power. Putting is as good as ever. This idea resort course though so missing fairways means he's quite wild. Chipping is ropey.

JimmyMcGill

I like the new Tiger. Good interview there.

FixdePitchmark

great stuff.

I would worry about how hard he is swinging it.

CalamariFritti

He is swinging it hard, he can't help it. Its one of the two 'faults' he says he's battled with all his golfing life. Swinging too hard and death grip. Hard to believe for someone like him to have those two but they're his own words.

FixdePitchmark

CalamariFritti wrote: »

He is swinging it hard, he can't help it. Its one of the two 'faults' he says he's battled with all his golfing life. Swinging too hard and death grip. Hard to believe for someone like him to have those two but they're his own words.

To be honest - I know how he feels. One time in my life I can relate to Tiger

Tried everything to swing easier - but just can't myself.

I think some golfers just have a tempo and to change it is very hard.

Maybe he was swinging a little slower with Foley ?

ziggy

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Henry Ford III

I wonder if he's driving home?

Snotty

Wonder does his car still have a 7i sticking out of the back window?

Hooks Golf Handicap

What I noticed the most is how aggressive he was with his full swing, almost recoiling after following through.
The last few times he's returned he looked more tentative with an in to out plane, always trying to fade the ball.
Well yesterday it was like the clock had been turned back 10 years.

Time will tell & we all expect him to breakdown at some stage but the thought of seeing T.Woods up a leader-board on the final day of a major gets my juices flowing.
Love to see a head to head against Speith on the last nine at Augusta.
Probably not going to happen but what potential.

CalamariFritti

He looked good there yesterday but like I said before I'll remain fearful something will happen. If he's still healthy and improving at the start of April I might be able to settle and just enjoy it.

ForeRight

All things considered that was a very very impressive first round. Having barely played competitive golf to go in against a stellar field and hold his own like that was brilliant. He had two 6's in there too on par 5's.

As much as I'd love to see him mix it up with the big guns at majors next year it's very early doors yet.
First things first let's see can he back up yesterday's round today.

Henry Ford III

A tougher course with narrower fairways will be a much sterner test.

tommypepper

ForeRight wrote: »

As much as I'd love to see him mix it up with the big guns at majors next year it's very early doors yet.

He'll always have a chance at another Masters. Guys who played Augusta well usually continue to do so.

benny79

He can only play the course that hes on! Taught he was very impressive -3 for first competitive round in over a year come on lads! yes there was rust but still! and I'm not his biggest fan.. .. Most impressed with his power of the tee/driving. Im playing years till no where near it..