The Tiger bull case is well stated by NXTworldchamp. Worth a double take and I'll definitely be less persistent with the Tiger bear case for the first half of 2012.

The litmus test I'll throw up is whether Tiger can put together 45-54-63 holes under par in a tournament. More than once this year, Tiger looked good for an early nine then choked trying to come in.

If Tiger manages to put up 5 red nines FRI-SAT-SUN the rest of the week I'll be eating my words.

It's a great field of 18, only problem is it's only 18.

Case in point, the Aussie Open three weeks ago. A very comparable top 18 in that tournament, and Tiger beat the other 17. But he lost to Greg Chalmers and John Senden, two guys who will probably never be good enough to play in Tiger's tournament.

In a typical PGA event, there would be another 138 guys competing and 120+ of those are capable of beating Tiger over 72 holes. Only takes one to have the week of his life and win.

Fact is, it's really tough to win a PGA event. Current studs Kuchar, Day, and Mahan failed to do so this year. Tiger spoiled lots of people by making it look easy. But now he's older, shorter off the tee comparatively speaking, and most importantly, nobody is afraid of him like they were for 10 years.

I realize I'm not telling you anything you don't already know, just pointing out some general facts so others can realize it's not going to be as easy as many think. But the Masters will be his best chance to win by far because course knowledge is so important.

BO

I am clearly on Tiger's nuts, but there is no way that a win at Chevron constitutes an "actual win". Yes, it will get him off the goose egg, but there is no chance I will consider it a real win.

And I LOVE TIGER!

I agree, obviously not a monumental victory but definitely a momentum victory. Just give him a taste, then it is ON.

Bump for somebody is -3 through 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep. Paul Casey making a big move early.



BO

I'm watching this on the internet and it seems to be an American stream.

Do they really interview the CEO of the sponsor?

And why?

Cuz they write a big ass check for publicity...makes sense wouldn't you think?

Every broadcast, whether over the internet or TV, has an interview with a sponsor designate.

BO

You live, you learn, I've never seen a sponsor interviewed on the European tour. They get to say a few words when they're handing over the trophy and that's about it.

GOAT gonna GOAT imo

finally Tiger is back golf is watchable again

Tigerrrrrrrr

FML!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Note to self: these guys are good....edit: these guys can short game it.