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NFT: El Tigre - Honda Classic

BlackLight : 2/22/2018 5:59 pm
Completely spaced and forgot he was playing today. Shot an even-par 70 in windy conditions - tied for 20th place, 4 back of the lead.

Afterwards, called it the best ball-striking round he's had since coming back.
Round 2  
BlackLight : 2/23/2018 2:07 pm : link
Tiger still at even par through 5 holes today and for the tournament - one bogey, one birdie. Still 4 back of the lead.
Long birdie on #9  
BlackLight : 2/23/2018 3:06 pm : link
puts Tiger at -1 for the tournament. Tied for 10th, 3 back of the lead.
Driver on #10 went 360 yards  
BlackLight : 2/23/2018 3:19 pm : link
That's the ball he hit, not the driver itself.
Par save at #11  
BlackLight : 2/23/2018 3:43 pm : link
Still -1 for the tournament. Leader has dropped a shot, meaning Tiger is now only 2 back.
Tee shot on 15 finds the water  
BlackLight : 2/23/2018 4:42 pm : link
He makes double to drop back to +1 for the tournament.
Another bogey at 16  
BlackLight : 2/23/2018 5:04 pm : link
Back to +2. Farts!
One of 8 to birdy 17 today!  
jpkmets : 2/23/2018 5:12 pm : link
+1 now
why would anyone care?  
Greg from LI : 2/23/2018 5:12 pm : link
At this point Tiger is just an aging pro struggling to make the cut.
RE: why would anyone care?  
jpkmets : 2/23/2018 5:15 pm : link
In comment 13840852 Greg from LI said:
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At this point Tiger is just an aging pro struggling to make the cut.


second part of the statement is inaccurate.

Tiger's not struggling to make the cut at all.

He's a captivating player who is going to be 4 shots off the lead or so after 36.

I've missed watching him play, and I continue to hope he succeeds.
Rebound birdie putt at #17  
BlackLight : 2/23/2018 5:15 pm : link
Back to +1.

Par-5 18th is all that's left.
Serious question  
BlackLight : 2/23/2018 5:17 pm : link
Is there a bigger story in golf than Tiger trying to get his groove back? Maybe this doesn't say much for golf, but is there any running narrative that can get a casual golf fan interested in this tournament?
RE: Serious question  
pjcas18 : 2/23/2018 5:19 pm : link
In comment 13840859 BlackLight said:
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Is there a bigger story in golf than Tiger trying to get his groove back? Maybe this doesn't say much for golf, but is there any running narrative that can get a casual golf fan interested in this tournament?


based on the fact most of this thread (and your other "el tigre" threads) is you responding and conversing to yourself I'd say if BBI is a barometer it's not that huge of a story.

And believe me I'm not criticizing I've talked to myself on hockey threads on here for years, but I don't pretend they're some massive story though. at least not among BBI Giants fans.
RE: RE: Serious question  
BlackLight : 2/23/2018 5:24 pm : link
In comment 13840861 pjcas18 said:
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Is there a bigger story in golf than Tiger trying to get his groove back? Maybe this doesn't say much for golf, but is there any running narrative that can get a casual golf fan interested in this tournament?



based on the fact most of this thread (and your other "el tigre" threads) is you responding and conversing to yourself I'd say if BBI is a barometer it's not that huge of a story.

And believe me I'm not criticizing I've talked to myself on hockey threads on here for years, but I don't pretend they're some massive story though. at least not among BBI Giants fans.


That wasn't my question, sporto. I didn't ask if it was a massive story. I asked if there was a bigger story in golf than Tiger's latest comeback attempt. I submit that there isn't.

There's probably lots of people who truly don't care about this. That's fine. I suspect that they didn't much care for golf back when Tiger ruled the sport, so their "Who cares?" chirping is irrelevant.
In with a Par at 18  
BlackLight : 2/23/2018 5:38 pm : link
Finishes at +1 for the day/tourney, and for the moment, 4 back of the lead going into the weekend.
4 back of the lead with 36 to play is a good spot to be in.  
GiantGolfer : 2/23/2018 6:56 pm : link
Moving day tomorrow!

Get’em Tiger!!!
Tiger is not the big story  
section125 : 2/23/2018 7:43 pm : link
he used to be. But, based on crowds following his group, it is a big deal. Tiger is huge for golf. McIlroy is pooping the bed. Spieth is struggling a bit. Mickelson is spotty; several big names are a bit off their games (as is Tiger.)
His drives are still well over 300 yards, but he is sloppy.

Will he ever be the Tiger of 1998 to 2010, no. But he can be a solid pro, say a top 25 player. He is still learning his repaired body and the resulting swing. His short game will need to be impeccable. He needs to clean up off the tees. If he does, when he does he will be near the 1st page of the leader board.
RE: Tiger is not the big story  
UConn4523 : 2/23/2018 8:07 pm : link
In comment 13840966 section125 said:
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he used to be. But, based on crowds following his group, it is a big deal. Tiger is huge for golf. McIlroy is pooping the bed. Spieth is struggling a bit. Mickelson is spotty; several big names are a bit off their games (as is Tiger.)
His drives are still well over 300 yards, but he is sloppy.

Will he ever be the Tiger of 1998 to 2010, no. But he can be a solid pro, say a top 25 player. He is still learning his repaired body and the resulting swing. His short game will need to be impeccable. He needs to clean up off the tees. If he does, when he does he will be near the 1st page of the leader board.


So he is the big story then...

Don’t know who it can be argued otherwise. He’s been the talk of he your so far this year, playing in back to back tournaments, and today, is 4 shots off the lead. He may not win but the story is happening.
Round 3  
BlackLight : 2/24/2018 1:40 pm : link
Tiger has seven straight pars to open this Round 3. Problem is, the course appears to be playing easier. Other players are moving up the leaderboard with red numbers, while Tiger is starting to fall back.
Such a shame!  
Greg from LI : 2/24/2018 3:37 pm : link
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Tiger is more  
XBRONX : 2/24/2018 4:17 pm : link
a memory these days.
Tied for 11th after 3 rounds.  
GiantGolfer : 2/24/2018 6:03 pm : link
Very solid performance from Tiger considering he’s still figuring out his game. Tough conditions this week at PGA National too. I’ve played there twice, and got my behind handed to me both times.
Round 4 underway  
BlackLight : 2/25/2018 1:43 pm : link
2 birds in the first 4 holes has him at -2 for the tournament, tied for 8th, and 5 shots back of the lead.
Birdie on 8  
BlackLight : 2/25/2018 2:29 pm : link
Now 3-under, four shots back.

It looks like it's a good scoring day for other players, so Tiger's going to have to go way low over the final 10 to have a shot here.
He's a jag now  
djm : 2/25/2018 2:36 pm : link
But he's still a huge story.
RE: He's a jag now  
section125 : 2/25/2018 2:42 pm : link
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But he's still a huge story.


A JAG as opposed to who? Before you condemn him, how about waiting until June or July to see if he gets the swing back.
Why follow golf at all then?  
UConn4523 : 2/25/2018 3:20 pm : link
all these guys look like JAGs at some point, some of the biggest stars in their 20s have fallen off a cliff. Golf is hard.
RE: RE: He's a jag now  
djm : 2/25/2018 3:22 pm : link
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But he's still a huge story.



A JAG as opposed to who? Before you condemn him, how about waiting until June or July to see if he gets the swing back.


Compared to the good or greats of the game today. He can hang around for a day or two but can't win anymore. Maybe he gets it back by July but he's another year older. At some point it's just not happening for tiger. I'm not condemning him just pointing out the obvious. He's been a jag for how long now? Ten years?
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GiantGolfer : 2/25/2018 3:32 pm : link
In comment 13842166 djm said:
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But he's still a huge story.



A JAG as opposed to who? Before you condemn him, how about waiting until June or July to see if he gets the swing back.



Compared to the good or greats of the game today. He can hang around for a day or two but can't win anymore. Maybe he gets it back by July but he's another year older. At some point it's just not happening for tiger. I'm not condemning him just pointing out the obvious. He's been a jag for how long now? Ten years?


Just an ignorant comment. He’s been injured. It’s not like he left the game on his own or lost the skill. I’m assuming you’ve never had a major injury to get over. Tiger was the best in his sport. Getting back to that level is almost impossible. But calling him a “jag?” Ridiculous. He’s still one of the best in the sport.

A jag for 10 years? He won 5 events in 2013. Just stop it already with the Tiger hate.
RE: RE: RE: He's a jag now  
section125 : 2/25/2018 3:47 pm : link
In comment 13842166 djm said:
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Compared to the good or greats of the game today. He can hang around for a day or two but can't win anymore. Maybe he gets it back by July but he's another year older. At some point it's just not happening for tiger. I'm not condemning him just pointing out the obvious. He's been a jag for how long now? Ten years?


Well, since he's been injured with a torn knee and bad back for about 6 years or so, I guess you could say he hasn't been elite.
But he really isn't a JAG. I'd say top 40 or so. He'll never be that dominating again, most likely. The greats, right now, are pretty erratic. McIlroy can't putt. Spieth is meh since he screwed up Augusta two years ago. Justin Thomas has had one hot year. DJ is still the most reliable.
Tiger has been well over 300 yards and only slightly behind the big boys. Peter Kostis says he looks good, but needs to get his gameday or tournament swing back (loose his nervousness.)

He is tied for 7th today, which is not bad.

As I said, give him until june or July. (BTW Jack Nicklaus just said he's surprised Tiger is doing this well.)
4 back headed into the Beart Trap  
jpkmets : 2/25/2018 4:01 pm : link
-3 today.

Tied for 6th now.
and Doubles 15 :(  
jpkmets : 2/25/2018 4:02 pm : link
back to one under.
RE: RE: RE: He's a jag now  
Stan in LA : 2/25/2018 8:23 pm : link
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A JAG as opposed to who? Before you condemn him, how about waiting until June or July to see if he gets the swing back.



Compared to the good or greats of the game today. He can hang around for a day or two but can't win anymore. Maybe he gets it back by July but he's another year older. At some point it's just not happening for tiger. I'm not condemning him just pointing out the obvious. He's been a jag for how long now? Ten years?


Yup.
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PhiPsi125 : 2/25/2018 8:42 pm : link
In comment 13842349 Stan in LA said:
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A JAG as opposed to who? Before you condemn him, how about waiting until June or July to see if he gets the swing back.



Compared to the good or greats of the game today. He can hang around for a day or two but can't win anymore. Maybe he gets it back by July but he's another year older. At some point it's just not happening for tiger. I'm not condemning him just pointing out the obvious. He's been a jag for how long now? Ten years?



Yup.

Nope
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