Comments on: Is Tiger Woods Done?

By: David Johnstone

David Johnstone — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:14:31 +0000

Tiger Woods is without question one of the best golfers who has ever played this game. The vast amount of victories he has achieved over his professional career is testimony to this.

The impact and influence he has had on the game, both in the golf industry and among his playing peers, has been significant. Few others have advanced the golf industry and the game of golf as Tiger has.

Whether he can overcome the psychological and emotional effects of his marital issues and transgressions cannot be predicted or known at this time. The extraordinary pressures he has grown up with to strive for the level of excellence, and perhaps perfection, that he has so clearly been driven by without doubt have taken a toll on him, and will continue to impact him as he moves into the latter part of his career.

Finally, whether he can get his game back to a consistently high level and resume his winning ways is far from guaranteed. One of the main reasons for this has to do with what his pursuit of excellence has done to transform the professional game. There are many more highly talented golfers in the mix now who bring “big” game to the Tour. And much of this we have Tiger to thank for.

Having compassion and holding good thoughts for the man and his family in their healing and recovery process is the best thing we would all do well to put our attention on.

By: paul christopher

paul christopher — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:14:29 +0000

tiger is done. without his father he is a lost soul. he is immatuer,and his mental strength is gone.good luck tiger.

By: D-Nice

D-Nice — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:45:29 +0000

Mr Scarr is an editor, a golf journalist, (now theres an oxymoron)and he knows if he doe not write something provacative we would just keep moving across the screen. Mission accomplished Mr. Scarr. The fact that his post has so many replies answers the question about Tigers relevance. Ed I wonder who in your estimation Tiger has to make ammends to? Would you bet everything you have worked for that Tiger will fade? I wouldn’t. Trader Bob, do tell why his fall was predictable years before. I think I know what you mean, but it would be nice to hear you flesh it out.

By: Burgh Golfer

Burgh Golfer — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:44:46 +0000

Tiger Woods has cost himself anywhere from one to three seasons of competitive championship golf at the peak of his career. He will know doubt win again and most likley win majors but the aura is gone. Many of his fellow players have admitted that the intimidation and fear they had for him is no longer there. In addition, he need not worry too much about Mickelson, Harrington and Els, rather McIlroy and Ishikawa. Those young players are extremely talented, proven winners and very hungry. Not to mention they have suffered no injuries of note and would love to be on top.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:12:08 +0000

Tiger built a protected shell from media invasion during the best years of his career which permitted him to be free from invasive inquiry..Now he is in the light of media question and he is not only unprepared for it but he does not like it. He wants to be responsive but as a result of the personal issues, is painfully uncomfortable. He is in a place he never has been prepared for and he has seen his best days but will not know this as he plays through the remainder of his career..

By: scott

scott — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:42:21 +0000

I know John Daly wants attention, but the “Loud Mouth” clothing line just looks stupid.

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:38:51 +0000

Tiger Woods will not win another tournament or major until he makes real amends for his hidiuos and irresponsible behaviour.

The damage he created to his reputation and his foundation, that he and his Dad built, is basically irrepairable.

Tiger will slowly fade away. Watch.

By: traderbob1111

traderbob1111 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:08:57 +0000

This whole Tiger Fall was so painfully obvious and predictable years before “The Low Speed Accident heard round the World.”

By: John Carolyn

John Carolyn — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:18:17 +0000

You’re crazy if you think Tiger is done. And you are just plain ignorant if you think he is irrelevant. GolfLink, please hire writers who actually know about golf, its players, and the industry. Mr. Scarr, I understand you wrote a provocative post to get hits, but don’t do it at the expense of your integrity. This is just silly. Tiger Woods is the best player on the planet, and he will will dozens more tournaments nd many more majors. If you think truly feel Tiger Woods is irrelevant, you should consider a career change.

By: rick

rick — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:52:08 +0000

most of what is going on in tiger,s game is a result of his infidelity— that,s were it began and it is up to him clean it up, than you will see a different tiger woods.