NFT: El Tigre at the 'Spar

In comment 13855302 section125 said:

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feel he will win again - including Jack Nicklaus (but what would he know?). If Phil can win a 47 with bad arthritis, Tiger can win as long as that back stays. BTW, had a friend that played in a Pro-Am with Tiger and he is concerned that the young guys are out driving him - which is a bad thing. If he dwells on distance (despite the fact he is consistently over 310 yards) that will cause him to overswing or try to tweak clubs.

Distance doesn't appear to be a problem for him so far. His drive on #5 went 321 - longest of the day for anyone on that hole.

Amazing hands.

But golf is much more compelling when he's in the hunt.

Tiger now 6-under - 3 shots back of the lead. Leader Corey Connors is on fire, though - has three birdies so far.

Tap in par. Still at 6-under.

Still 3 back.

So he's back to 7-under, putting Tiger and a handful of others only a shot back.

..beauty!

and roles it in 30 feet for Birdie. Tied with Connors at 7-under, and also Snedeker who also birdied #8.

Tiger to 8-under, tied with Connors for the lead.

for his third birdie in a row. Would give him sole possession of the lead.

stays at 8-under.

stays at 8-under.

Bad luck...one shot behind the lead.

I've seen in many, many years...the improvement since Riviera is astonishing.

Now 7-under, two back. Justin Rose leapfrogs him into 2nd place.

Connors makes another birdie to go to 10-under.

Drains the birdie to get his shot back. Now 8-under again.

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to finish with a 67. Will probably miss the final pairing tomorrow. Will like be one shot back for the start of the final round.

this Tiger guy.

In comment 13858075 PhiPsi125 said:

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this Tiger guy.

Yeah it’s really stupid when I read people saying that. The ratings bump and crowds are all the evidence needed that plenty of people have an interest.

It’s must see tv tomorrow.

heard some funny stories from his Stanford days from a former colleague of mine who was at Stanford with Tiger and Greg Comella (ex-Giant from Wellesley MA) - they had a one or two year overlap.

I think calling him El Tigre sounds kind of juvenile, but whatever, arguing Tiger, who revolutionized the game and almost singlehandedly was responsible for the golf boom of the 00's is irrelevant is a silly argument.

El Tigre, Big Pali, etc. they are awful.

at the Westgate sportsbook.

Tiger Woods: club head speed measured at 129.2 MPH on 14th hole (fastest swing recorded by any player on PGA Tour this season).

In comment 13858125 UConn4523 said:

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El Tigre, Big Pali, etc. they are awful.

I agree but is El Tigre a thing? I though it was just some random dude on BBI making a thread about Tiger. Much ado about nothing.

The entire media and MLB referring to David Ortiz/Arias as “Big Papi” is effing stupid. How the media fellates over that moron is one of life’s great mystical.

In comment 13858255 PhiPsi125 said:

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In comment 13858125 UConn4523 said: Quote: El Tigre, Big Pali, etc. they are awful. I agree but is El Tigre a thing? I though it was just some random dude on BBI making a thread about Tiger. Much ado about nothing. The entire media and MLB referring to David Ortiz/Arias as “Big Papi” is effing stupid. How the media fellates over that moron is one of life’s great mystical.

Years and years ago, "El Tigre" was what Tiger was being called by one of the anchors on Sportscenter during his golf highlights.

But I won't have it said that I'm upsetting people. We will take UConn4523's suggestion and only refer to Eldrick by his given name from now on.

If anyone flouts this rule, I'll report them and see that they're banned.

but I’d never actually say “el Tigre”. Sounds awful but have fun.

The name Tiger will do just fine...or whatever you want to call him. Really not a big deal.

In comment 13858281 PhiPsi125 said:

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The name Tiger will do just fine...or whatever you want to call him. Really not a big deal.

Hey, don't tell me - I started out chill. But here we are anyway.

He and Snedeker are paired together again at 8-under, one back of the leader, Corey Connors.

Now at 9-under. So is Snedeker. Connors having a tough time at the first hole.

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Tiger back to 8-under, tied with Patrick Reed and Sam Burns. Trails Justin Rose by 1 stroke.

Tiger will have tough par putt to stay there.

Still a 4-way tie for 2nd place at 8-under.

to claim a share of the lead. Meanwhile, way up on the 15th, Sergio Garcia gets a birdie to get to 8-under.

gets to 9-under and three way tie for 1st.

Now 10-under, sole possession of the lead.

Rose, Casey, Sergio, Tiger, Patrick Reed

Tiger still at 8-under. Casey leads at 10-under, and just missed a chance to add another shot.

65.

Will need to work to save par from the greenside rough.

Will save par. Still 2 shots back of Casey (who's on #17).

A 65.

is about a half-notch lower than it needs to be to win this tournament. Six holes left, but not many birdie opportunities unless he's willing to take risks.

and he needs it.

Needs to go 2-under over the final four holes to force a playoff.

Made a 44 footer at 17 to give himself a chance, and just missed a 39 footer to force a playoff. Overall a great tournament for tiger