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December 07, 2010

Tiger on his way back

I know there are a lot of doubters and haters out there, but I believe Tiger Woods is in for another big year in 2011. His play in the Chevron World Challenge, in which he lost a playoff to Graeme McDowell, is an indication of things to come. It might not be on the level of his Tiger Slam in 2001-02 or his eight or more wins in 2000 and 2006, but I think he'll be on his way back to greatness next year, with at least one major and three or more wins.
The man has won 71 PGA Tour events and 14 major championships, he hasn't forgotten how to play golf. And he only turns 35 on Dec. 30. Vijay Singh won more tournaments in his 40s than he did before he turned 40, so Woods has a ton left in the tank. A sex scandal and the breakup of his marriage didn't take all the talent from him, but it did temporarily take his identity. I believe that had as much to do with Woods' poor play as anything. He created an identity as a family man and incredibly focused person, and once that was stripped from him he was lost both on and off the course.
Once he establishes his new identity and becomes comfortable with himself, he'll be just as focused on the course as he used to be. The swing changes he's going through now I believe will make him better

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