Posted on 01/30/2012 9:54:30 AM PST by Zuben Elgenubi
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- Perhaps it is rare to think of Tiger Woods mingling among a crowd of people wealthier than him, but there he was Sunday afternoon on the 18th green at Abu Dhabi Golf Club, as U.A.E. sheikhs worth billions tried to administer a trophy presentation.
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In Abu Dhabi Robert Rock was faced with a decision on 18 that could have brought a big number into play and his caddy talked him into taking a drop instead of taking a chance.
Tiger will win a major in 2012.
Golf is very cerebral. I think his personal problems got to him and his mental game is off.
No, Tiger’s switch has been turned back on. A couple more shakes and webs tossed and it will be back. Or I could be totally wrong. Time will tell.
I couldn't agree with you more. On tour, the distance and accuracy of the players is incredible. They have to do something to make the holes challenging. A slippery green and a tight pin on a par 5 is common.
With a 3 stroke lead, Stanley had options as you made clear. But back when Augusta was difficult, they said what made it so difficult is that there were so many options.
The good news for Stanley is he's 24. He'll learn and do better next time.
True. He could restore himself. We will see.
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