Tiger Woods

I noticed he was favoring his knee.

I'm not watching, but I hear all sorts of exclaimations of praise, awe, admiration and astonishment coming from the other room.

I have watched Tiger for years and never seen anything like it! That first long putt he made reminded me of when Ben Crenshaw won the Masters. Then he went and chipped that one off the pin AND added that crazy putt on 18 ... I wish I could have seen a view of what he was seeing on that one. Even Johnny Miller didn't know what he was doing. When Tiger brings it, there are few things more fun to watch.

I noticed he was favoring his knee.

I have never heard "torque" used in a broadcast before. But he looked like he was putting a torquing on that left knee. Ouch!

I know he is the best there ever was, but I didn't expect what he did today. It would be hard to believe if we didn't get to see it ourselves in prime time. I don't know if his mind is the best in sports, but it has to be one of the top five.

What are we in for on Sunday????????????

It was something just to watch it today.He can make that ball go places I've never seen others do. Even back at the masters this year,he was having a bad weekend,and came in 2nd!

He has great teeth.

Tiger is awesome. It was clear that his knee was hurting him, but he played through the pain.

Hubby (Big D) is a big golfer. He was on the Tulane golf and basketball teams and received offers to play pro golf and pro football, but decided to use his brains instead of this brawn and got a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering. He says that a golf swing works virtually every muscle and joint in your body. If one part is out, it affects your entire game. He was amazed by Tiger today.

Not sure how many golf fans we have here, but what this man just did on the back nine at the US Open defies anything I've ever seen. No competitive golf for Tiger since April, coming off knee surgery and providing drama like that? Unreal. All this while he was in obvious pain.

I have never seen someone miss so many fairways, only to come back and make long clutch putt after long clutch putt.

The guy is otherworldy.

I know I couldn't believe it....he has skill

He has great teeth.

I hate golf. But I love Darlene's comment.

I hate golf. But I love Darlene's comment.

Hey, we could all have great teeth if we had either (a) Tiger's multimillion dollar monthly income or (b) dental insurance that covered veneers and frequent whitening.

Long time golf fan

I've been watching and playing golf since I was 12, 53 years ago, and I caution my sons now to watch this guy, note him; he is the best golfer I have ever seen. When he is in contention, the other athletes draw back. His magnetism, his personality, his professionalism, his focus, that swing, his athleticism - all are beyond the hopes of any other golfer I seen now on tour or have ever seen. As far as I am concerned, he is the best to have played the game. Others have had their time, their talents, but none can compare with Tiger. Granted the technology has contributed to the game as we see it now, but even with wooden clubs, balata balls, metal spikes, on courses ungroomed, he would astound.

And now he plays in obvious pain. I'll be watching today, and win, lose, falter or triumph, he is a talent to be observed.

I remember the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach when Tiger Woods won by 15 strokes. He couldn't quite make it to the Payne Stewart memorial service held at the golf course. Woods made over 100 million in endorsements last year alone. All that money can't buy him an ounce of class.

I remember the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach when Tiger Woods won by 15 strokes. He couldn't quite make it to the Payne Stewart memorial service held at the golf course. Woods made over 100 million in endorsements last year alone. All that money can't buy him an ounce of class.

No one says you have to like him. There was a day when I didn't care for him either. But he has matured and by all accounts, has handled his success extremely well. He is, very possibly, the single greatest atlete of a generation.

If you can't at least respect his supreme talent, focus and guts, then maybe it's you who needs to look inward a bit.

Calling a person out for being self centered does not require inward introspection. We idolize people for their talents, yet react exactly as you do when someone points a lack of respect for anything other than themselves. It's a huge flaw of our society.

Calling a person out for being self centered does not require inward introspection. We idolize people for their talents, yet react exactly as you do when someone points a lack of respect for anything other than themselves. It's a huge flaw of our society.

Do a little research on Tiger's chartible efforts. Check out the tournament he hosts in DC every year and how much goes to charity.

I remember the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach when Tiger Woods won by 15 strokes. He couldn't quite make it to the Payne Stewart memorial service held at the golf course. Woods made over 100 million in endorsements last year alone. All that money can't buy him an ounce of class.

Bob, for what it's worth, Mr. JR feels the same as you. He knows Tiger's a great golfer but...
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Do a little research on Tiger's chartible efforts. Check out the tournament he hosts in DC every year and how much goes to charity.

He could give 85 percent of his income to charity, and it would not change the fact that, on the course, he is a petulant, preening arse who dictates the pace of play. On the final hole tonight, he threw his club twice after his second shot. His caddy is an intimidating bore who has had more than his share of confrontations with both photographers and galleries. He is easily the greatest golfer of our time, but that does not make him a gentleman. For that model, look no further than Bobby Jones.
Jones, where he alive today, could beat Tiger like a drum without the theatrics. Woods will most likely win Monday doing what he does best, by being "Tiger".

He could give 85 percent of his income to charity, and it would not change the fact that, on the course, he is a petulant, preening arse who dictates the pace of play. On the final hole tonight, he threw his club twice after his second shot. His caddy is an intimidating bore who has had more than his share of confrontations with both photographers and galleries. He is easily the greatest golfer of our time, but that does not make him a gentleman. For that model, look no further than Bobby Jones.
Jones, where he alive today, could beat Tiger like a drum without the theatrics. Woods will most likely win Monday doing what he does best, by being "Tiger".

Bobby Who? Gentleman perhaps. But no TW on the course. Nothing you say about Tiger the person negates the athletic performance this thread is about...

He could give 85 percent of his income to charity, and it would not change the fact that, on the course, he is a petulant, preening arse who dictates the pace of play. On the final hole tonight, he threw his club twice after his second shot. His caddy is an intimidating bore who has had more than his share of confrontations with both photographers and galleries. He is easily the greatest golfer of our time, but that does not make him a gentleman. For that model, look no further than Bobby Jones.
Jones, where he alive today, could beat Tiger like a drum without the theatrics. Woods will most likely win Monday doing what he does best, by being "Tiger".

I can't disagree with any of that, really. I cannot stand his caddie either. The point of this thread was not to speak to his character, but to his ability.

All this said, I'm pulling for Rocco. The guy is my age and wears a peace sign belt buckle. Gotta love it. Unfortunately, I don't think Rocco has a snowball's chance in this kind of format.

When will the USGA get out of the last century and stage some kind of sudden death playoff instead of a long, boring 18-hole playoff? I expect this thing to be over today before they even make the turn.

I can't disagree with any of that, really. I cannot stand his caddie either. The point of this thread was not to speak to his character, but to his ability.

All this said, I'm pulling for Rocco. The guy is my age and wears a peace sign belt buckle. Gotta love it. Unfortunately, I don't think Rocco has a snowball's chance in this kind of format.

When will the USGA get out of the last century and stage some kind of sudden death playoff instead of a long, boring 18-hole playoff? I expect this thing to be over today before they even make the turn.

Rocco is tough, and has been so fun to watch this week, but I couldn't help thinking of the mental trauma of knowing you are facing Tiger in a playoff. That's greater than Tiger's physical trauma IMO. If you are Rocco, how do you avoid thinking that the playoff is simply delaying the inevitable?

Rocco is tough, and has been so fun to watch this week, but I couldn't help thinking of the mental trauma of knowing you are facing Tiger in a playoff. That's greater than Tiger's physical trauma IMO. If you are Rocco, how do you avoid thinking that the playoff is simply delaying the inevitable?

The only way Rocco wins it is to simply hit every fairway, every green and play good steady golf - a borderline-impossible task on a US Open course. That, and hope Tiger continues to hit his driver as poorly as he has all week. But if anyone's on-course demeanor is suited for a head-to-head battle with Tiger, it's Rocco's.

I think the USGA needs to adopt the format used at the British Open: A four-hole, aggregate-score playoff. Finish the tournament on Sunday whatever it takes.

The only way Rocco wins it is to simply hit every fairway, every green and play good steady golf - a borderline-impossible task on a US Open course. That, and hope Tiger continues to hit his driver as poorly as he has all week. But if anyone's on-course demeanor is suited for a head-to-head battle with Tiger, it's Rocco's.

I think the USGA needs to adopt the format used at the British Open: A four-hole, aggregate-score playoff. Finish the tournament on Sunday whatever it takes.

Many dads nationwide would be grateful! Hubby was looking for a payoff to his lazy day watching TV yesterday ... not a Monday playoff!