It will be a British if he does.....still a solid wind player, very good at controlling trajectory; not as crucial to hit it crazy long and high, ie driver not necessary!

I give him little chance to win The Masters. He isn't good enough off the tee with the driver, especially the high and long draw.

I would say never to a US Open, but seems as if USGA going to sprinkle in some non traditional venues, traditional US Open=little to no chance, Erin hills or Pinehurst....maybe slightly better than little chance. The US Open and PGA will be venue specific, those he's faired well at he will have an ok chance to compete, but I simply don't see him being able to go low enough over 4 rds on more friendly courses.

Par4QC

Even if 'that guy' were to resurface - there are a lot of players on tour who have just as much talent today as he did back then. What they don't have today that Woods had back then however is being dissatisfied with 2nd place and a nice check when they're in contention on Sunday.

Rickie Fowler, roughly 10 events into his PGA Tour career, 2010 Phoenix Open, near the lead that Sunday in the final round for his first tour win, the par5 15th, had 235 yards into the green for his second shot.
Laid up.
Ended up finishing T5.

And I like Rickie, seems like a genuinely nice kid who has everything together.

But that day has become a common theme for him the 8 years since in the majors. Just seems unprepared to take the next step. Perhaps top-5ing it and getting great paydays, for some of these guys, involves a lot less risk and a lot more comfort than suffering from the humiliation of falling on their swords on Sunday and having to address the media.

Can't say that I blame them. Playing it safe, knowing you're gonna pocket at least a quarter of a million for 4 days work, not having to live up to everyone else's expectations? Damn. I'd have probably laid up too, Rickie.

But the difference is Tiger sure as heck wouldn't have. And that was a huge part of what made him so great. He was never, ever afraid to lose.

      Justify broke a 139 year old curse by winning this year's triple crown. In recent memory, the Mets and Cubs broke curses. I think Tiger can shed his personal albatross, the curse of Elin.

        PA-PLAYA He was never, ever afraid to lose

        He had 10 mil in the bank before he hit a ball as a pro, so the "not afraid to lose" was never an issue as far as getting paid goes.

        As Par said, he's a reg tour guy and I will add a "for now" because he's an old tour guy getting older.

            PA-PLAYA there are a lot of players on tour who have just as much talent today as he did back then.

            Somewhat disagree. None have he shots he had/(still has). He was always in trouble, even back then, nearly every tourney, even while driving the ball better than now. But, he knew he could get out of it with the shots he had. These guys today don't have those shots when in trouble, therefore, they are not as consistent as he was at scoring. They may win 1, then place top 15-20 a couple, then miss cuts. That's not consistent, nor dominating at all. And they will not be. DJ is a good example. Bubba is also. 3 wins each. Missing cuts(important cuts). JT, inconsistent. Jason Day(who??). These are the best of today. As good as they ever will be. These guys are......those 'next guys'. And can and will be beaten up by others.

            I'm impressed by Molinari, plodding along, nothing fancy, no 'special' shots. But it cost him the JDC, imo.

                Spuzz He's still not afraid to lose from a few of those (dumb driver choice) Open teeshots I saw.

                    mikeintopeka

                    The curse of Elin? You act as if she is the bad guy, really? Tiger caused 100% of the crap that has come his way. I hope he never wins again, he was an asshole...and is still an asshole.

                        Spuzz

                        True, but I don't think money motivated him. He wanted to win just as much as he wanted the winner's check.

                          RobertThomas ...and is still an asshole.

                          Do you think his back problems are from a 9 iron hitting a back window? Was that the 1st hit that club made that night? An asshole would have let us know long ago why he hit that tree.

                              Par4QC

                              We look back on his career and marvel at what he accomplished. But it wasn't just his ball-striking. He still sprayed shots, even with irons. It was his putting.

                              Another Johnny Miller quote: "Folks, this guy makes more putts dead-center of the hole than anyone who has ever played the game."

                              Tiger knew he could miss and still make par or birdie. 16th at Augusta kinda typified his short game and putting brilliance.

                                  RobertThomas I hope he never wins again, he was an asshole...and is still an asshole.

                                  Yep, I'm guessing that is a quote from Elin too. I'm guessing some fanboys claim Tiger is now cursed so I had to call it something.

                                  I was giving Tiger another chance to clean up his act when he was trying to rehab but when Lindsey Vonn bailed on him for alledgedly cheating on her too, I personally don't care if Tiger wins another tournament.

                                  PS Your sarcasm / snark detector needs a new battery.

                                      Par4QC An asshole would have let us know long ago why he hit that tree.

                                      Nicely stated.

                                      There are a number of things I believe folks neglect to mention, about Tiger - sorta like that comment above. While maybe he was more an ass than we know in his private life, he had the discretion to be so. Perhaps we actually less than we know, think, or speculate. But, who of us does not have some things we've done, known only to a select few others (perhaps good friends) of which we'd like none broadcast? Yeah, he has acted like a dick now and again. And, as a polarizing kind of figure (athlete/star), it's not as if every eye or camera was focused on him - not. I like the way he's tended to carry himself of late. I observe him far more humble.

                                          professor

                                          I believe it is taking everything he has to project to others that he has changed. Is he good for golf- absolutely! But I do not have to like him.

                                              professor Agree, Prof. I just finished reading the unauthorized biography that is out now. His childhood and upbringing seems to explain a lot. No excuse but the public seems to enjoy it when a celeb hits the rocks. He seems to have developed a better attitude toward others, his family and golf.

                                                PA-PLAYA

                                                The same talent as Tiger? I suppose it’s plausible that it was all drive, but I’m just not buying it. You don’t have the Tiger vs the Field odds if you aren’t obscenely talented.

                                                  It's all about ratings and money. Look what Tiger has done to viewership this season. Like Tiger or not he is good for business. Unless he gets hurt or totally steps on his dick in the next few weeks I wouldn't be surprised he gets a Captain's pick. And you can't tell me the industry isn't putting some heat on Furyk behind the scenes.

                                                    Rickochet I presume if he wants to play Ryder Cup then he’s in. Same with Phil for that matter. No way two of best ever don’t get picked while they are still relevant unless they really jacked-over Furyk in the past.

                                                      Par4QC it was a 3w and an iron off the tee that cost him in Rd 4.

                                                        I see Tiger as a really good player like a lot of other really good players, so I think he can win again, and maybe a major. But so what? Tiger has always been about 19 majors, nothing less. If he can't win 5, or at least 4 it's meaningless. Sure, it's a nice comeback story, but he'll still leave golf with a big old "What if?".

                                                        Because Tiger never really opens up in interviews it's hard to say what he wants out of this comeback. Personally I think he's really trying to see if he can get it back and win 5 more majors. It may sound ludicrous to us, but I see that as what's driving him. I just can't see Tiger putting in all this work to be #9 in the world and win a tournament or two, even if one's a major. It doesn't fit his personality, imo.


                                                        The only other thing I could see is it's all about the money. He knows he needs to play and play pretty well to keep his brand going. And if youy're going to say "He already has more money than he'll ever need" you just don't understand rich people.