Sunday afternoon, Tiger relished in victory, taking home his 5th Chevron World Challenge, ending a winless drought that lasted 749 days. After going 26 tournaments and over 2 years without a victory, Tiger without a doubt looked like the 'Tiger of old', sinking key puts on the 17th and 18th; as he was faced with a 1 stroke deficit to Zack Johnson with 2 holes to go. He finished with a clutch final round score of -3 (69), proving that the worlds greatest ever golfer may in fact have a few more majors left in the tank. The real question remains; can he still reach Jack's record of 18 major championships?
At 35 year-old, Tiger Woods holds 14 major victories and won his last at 33 years of age. Jack Nicklaus won his 15th major at 38, before winning 3 majors in a 2 year span between the ages of 39 and 40 (won his 18th and final major at 46 years-old). It is evident that there is still a chance for Tiger, especially if he squeezes out a few more performances like this, but do consider that the modern field of golfers is much more broad and equal in terms of talent, than it was in the Nicklaus era.
With all of the shit Tiger has gone through within the past 2 years, though self-inflicted; I can't help but root for the athlete that generally inspired me to become the avid golfer I am today. Tiger's golf moments will undoubtedly be remembered throughout the history of golf; whether it be the 1997 Masters victory that broke the colour barrier in the game, or the ridiculous chip in on the 16th at the 2006 Masters that made people sick! On an emotional level, how about the moment that had everyone going; his victory at the 2006 British Open, shortly after the death of his best friend and Father, Earl. Moments like these have inspired a generation of young golfers and has grown the game to what it would have never ever been, without Tiger Woods. A 19th major victory would prove to be a remarkable accomplishment as Tiger would be able to grasp a part of history that in my eyes will be and rightfully should be, his mark on the golfing world.
With all of the shit Tiger has gone through within the past 2 years, though self-inflicted; I can't help but root for the athlete that generally inspired me to become the avid golfer I am today. Tiger's golf moments will undoubtedly be remembered throughout the history of golf; whether it be the 1997 Masters victory that broke the colour barrier in the game, or the ridiculous chip in on the 16th at the 2006 Masters that made people sick! On an emotional level, how about the moment that had everyone going; his victory at the 2006 British Open, shortly after the death of his best friend and Father, Earl. Moments like these have inspired a generation of young golfers and has grown the game to what it would have never ever been, without Tiger Woods. A 19th major victory would prove to be a remarkable accomplishment as Tiger would be able to grasp a part of history that in my eyes will be and rightfully should be, his mark on the golfing world.
