U.S. Open

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

So his body of work isn't complete until he wins one from behind? I don't see why it matters so much.

NT

So far he has been a mere mortal. People want to see him make that dramatic come from behind victory that puts him in demigod territory where currently only Michael Jordan resides.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

So far he has been a mere mortal. People want to see him make that dramatic come from behind victory that puts him in demigod territory where currently only Michael Jordan resides.

LOL... this is funny. Tiger is every bit as good in golf as MJ was in basketball.. if not better... and by the way, just because we werent old enough to really enjoy Jack doesnt mean he's not in the demigod territory.. cause he is, in fact he's the God of the sports gods.


I guess people also dont realize that golfers usually hit their prime on the tour in their 30's... and Tiger is only 33.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

LOL... this is funny. Tiger is every bit as good in golf as MJ was in basketball.. if not better... and by the way, just because we werent old enough to really enjoy Jack doesnt mean he's not in the demigod territory.. cause he is, in fact he's the God of the sports gods.


I guess people also dont realize that golfers usually hit their prime on the tour in their 30's... and Tiger is only 33.

Sorry, Tiger is still just the best golfer ever. He's not in MJ territory until he has that last round comeback. He's had the 60+ point games (1997 Masters, 2000 US and British Opens, 2005 British, 2006 PGA) and he has the championships but he hasn't had that defining comeback game winning shot to win a championship. That's the one thing holding him back from the MJ tier.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Sorry, Tiger is still just the best golfer ever. He's not in MJ territory until he has that last round comeback. He's had the 60+ point games (1997 Masters, 2000 US and British Opens, 2005 British, 2006 PGA) and he has the championships but he hasn't had that defining comeback game winning shot to win a championship. That's the one thing holding him back from the MJ tier.

come on Scott this is just idiotic! First off, he's not the best golfer ever, he's tied for #1 or just under #1 (will be tied for #1 by the end of his career).

MJ had holes in his game too. He could have been a better defender and passer.

Only in your mind (and probably Scuds) is Tiger not in MJ territory.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

come on Scott this is just idiotic! First off, he's not the best golfer ever, he's tied for #1 or just under #1 (will be tied for #1 by the end of his career).

MJ had holes in his game too. He could have been a better defender and passer.

Only in your mind (and probably Scuds) is Tiger not in MJ territory.

We are going to have to agree to strongly disagree on this one. Tiger is not in MJ territory until he gets that dramatic come from behind win.

[Gander]

I think Tiger is superb, but someone want to explain to me how you can possibly say that he didnt choke today and Phil did? Both missed putts all day long, and all of them were in key (clutch) situations. I'm sorry but in the last round of a major, someone want to tell me how missing a short putt on 11 isnt as much of a choke as it is on 16?

Cmmon, the best 2 golfers in the world both blew it today. End of story.
Ones got 14 and the other has 3, but one can easily argue both guys should have won this today.

That crap about A game, B game, C game is so overdone. Why only for Tiger? Does Phil not have an A, B and C game?

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Gander

I think Tiger is superb, but someone want to explain to me how you can possibly say that he didnt choke today and Phil did? Both missed putts all day long, and all of them were in key (clutch) situations. I'm sorry but in the last round of a major, someone want to tell me how missing a short putt on 11 isnt as much of a choke as it is on 16?

Cmmon, the best 2 golfers in the world both blew it today. End of story.
Ones got 14 and the other has 3, but one can easily argue both guys should have won this today.

That crap about A game, B game, C game is so overdone. Why only for Tiger? Does Phil not have an A, B and C game?

Maybe he choked but he putted bad all week... its not like he was lighting it up like Phil all week and missed some easy ones at the end.

Basically it comes down to Phils a proven choker where Tiger is a proven winner. One day of bad putting when he had a whole week of bad putting isnt "choking" to me. Its not like he folded under pressure (thats choking to me) he just didnt bring his putter with him at all this week. Big difference in my mind. Hey I'm sure Tiger things he choked beginning on Thursday. He choked all four rounds and still finished 6th.

But hey you can believe whatever you want!

[gales0678]

Originally Posted by Gander

I think Tiger is superb, but someone want to explain to me how you can possibly say that he didnt choke today and Phil did? Both missed putts all day long, and all of them were in key (clutch) situations. I'm sorry but in the last round of a major, someone want to tell me how missing a short putt on 11 isnt as much of a choke as it is on 16?

Cmmon, the best 2 golfers in the world both blew it today. End of story.
Ones got 14 and the other has 3, but one can easily argue both guys should have won this today.

That crap about A game, B game, C game is so overdone. Why only for Tiger? Does Phil not have an A, B and C game?

yes he does

the difference between tiger and phil is simple timmy , if tiger is tied with lucas glover with 4 holes to play in a us open - he ain't losing , no way no how , ever

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Gander

I think Tiger is superb, but someone want to explain to me how you can possibly say that he didnt choke today and Phil did? Both missed putts all day long, and all of them were in key (clutch) situations. I'm sorry but in the last round of a major, someone want to tell me how missing a short putt on 11 isnt as much of a choke as it is on 16?

Cmmon, the best 2 golfers in the world both blew it today. End of story.
Ones got 14 and the other has 3, but one can easily argue both guys should have won this today.

That crap about A game, B game, C game is so overdone. Why only for Tiger? Does Phil not have an A, B and C game?

Hello!! This is why some of the lesser guys are now winning Majors with over-par final rounds.