It feels unfair sometimes, being so critical of Tiger's every performance, then I remember what a spectacle the man has made of himself. His personality and desire propelled him into the brightest of spot lights. He has to perform now or risk devastating one of the most impressive fan bases ever built up.
This previous weekend in Dubai Tiger showed promise, shooting a 66 on Friday. He had positioned himself to run away with the tournament, sinking an eagle put from near 60 feet. As the weekend went on the pressure brought out the insecurity Tiger feels with his game. He seems to get worse with the pressure on now, in direct contrast to how he used to be.
Relating this back to the thesis of this blog, is it possible this shift in temperament is due to his uncertain relational status with his ex wife and children? Is his sexual frustration affecting the way he deals with stress? These are all possibilities that have tempting explanatory power... I hope that Tiger can meditate on what is keeping him out of the winners circle and get his game together and fire proof come early April for the Masters.
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