posted Jun 14, 2008

Ok I admit I said he should pull out citing he was not full fit and his knee was not 100%. However, i would like to draw attention to my prediction on immediate announcement that he was going to be paired with Phil and Scott.

The first thing that crossed my mind was uspga 2006 @ medinah. When Tiger was paired with Phil and Ogilvy. I thought the pairing was very similar and might be a good omen, yielding Tiger a very similar result. Also, being a player who has drawn comparisons with just about any golf legend. I thought this might be his Hoganesque – ala Hogan returning to win the US open in1950 after his accident. Many predicted back then, that he would just about make it after 2 rounds because he legs were too weak. Well look what a happened.

And it looks like it might very well be the case.

At Medinah 2006, he shot a 2nd round 68 to move to 2nd place. Exactly the same thing he did yesterday. He may very well end up playing the last group with another Brit (Westwood) just like he did with Donald. And yes he may also win by 5 strokes too.

Whatever the case, win or lose he has proved a good number of pundits wrong once again by being right up the leader board. For this reason alone I am happy

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posted Jun 14, 2008

Tiger's performance is remarkable.
But no surprise.

As for courageous comebacks after injury to Championship contention, it would be very hard to eclipse Ben Hogan's return following his car accident.

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posted Jun 14, 2008

He might do himself long term damage playing like this

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posted Jun 14, 2008

jpj, It would be very surprising if he played Buick in a fortnight as he's committed to do; may even miss his own event the following week.

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