Why Is Tiger Woods Back?

/ The Grateful Golfer

PGA Tour TPC SawgrassLPGAThe World of Golf is funny! Each week we patiently wait for the PGA Tour or LPGA tournaments so we can cheer, discuss, lament, and ponder about who will rise to the top. Last weekend, the US Women’s Open champion, Michelle Wie, walked away finally playing to her potential! Kevin Streelman shot seven birdies in a row to close out as champion of the Traveller’s Championship. I would suggest that Wie was not a surprise, however Streelman came out of left field considering his late charge. As much as these amazing feats were the talk of the town on Sunday, shortly after the media dropped these young up-starts and focused on the return of Tiger Woods.

The media clamored over each other to cover what they thought was the biggest news story of the week! The discussion about his return to prepare for The Open in 21 days is touted as the primary reason, but somehow the hair on the back of my neck suggests that this may not be the whole truth! There is little doubt that ticket sales and TV viewing is down significantly since Woods’ injury and it is very likely that the Quicken Loans National was also feeling the economic pinch.

The Tiger Woods Foundation is the primary charity of the Quicken Loans National tournament. Without the main draw in golf playing, it is likely the charity was suffering. There is little question that Tiger Woods is still the biggest name in golf and his return is welcomed by most pundits and golfing enthusiasts!

Many of the pundits are quickly throwing their hat into Woods’ ring as a potential winner of this weeks professional tournament, but those expectations are just too high. It is important that he play is way back to being at the top of the golfing heap, but he needs to do it slowly. Preparing for The Open is vital to his personal goals and starting with the Quicken Loans National tournament seems logical and well thought out.

For all the conspiracy enthusiasts out there, it really does not matter why Tiger Woods is back. If the only reason he came back at this time is to raise funds for his foundation, then I give him my full support! At least he is using his powers for good!

Tiger Woods is back. If he stays healthy, and I hope he does, then it is good for golf. He has three weeks of a tough road ahead and as he hones his skills the chance to raise the Claret Jug get better and better.

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

11 thoughts on “Why Is Tiger Woods Back?”

  1. Jim, I meant to actually respond, not reblog! But, that works out, too. I’m playing catch up to your prolific run this week.

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    • Rick

      Thanks for the reblog anyway! Having a great run. Today, I shot 82 with 4 doubles in a row….came back with 3 birdies on the back nine…crazy! But, fun. I am grateful to being able to play!

      Cheers
      Jim

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      • Hmmm….I buy the 3 birdies in a row, quite plausible. Please elaborate on the weirdness of FOUR doubles in a row….all of us can learn from this!

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      • Good point, that will be the topic of my next article. Just let me say that it had to do with tempo and concentration. It was a train I just could not get off. I have not had 4 doubles in a row for….I cannot remember when. It is crazy how my game is going up and down. Last night I shot a 77 with two doubles….!

        Cheers
        Jim

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      • Gotta be able to narrow it down to learn and move forward….nice 77 with the mis-cues, so you know you can do it

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  2. Reblogged this on mindbodygolf and commented:
    Hey Jim,

    I give the. I’d to your thought of Tiger using his status to boost the charity aspect. The TW Foundation is his and he and the entire group take a ton of pride in it. I give him a thumbs up, too.

    I think he went into the “playing” portion of the week with curiosity in mind, to see where his game is. He showed flashed of his old self and I’m sure his mind is on the Open. I expect him to challenge for the title over in England.

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  4. Jim, I agree. His return is all about the money and not prep for The Open. Physically, he’s not ready. I watched him hit practice balls on Tuesday’s TV segment and he can only get the driver back to a 3/4 position. He’s going to have to reconcile his mental desire to be “explosive” with the physical limitations of just getting older. Maybe he’ll surprise and make the cut this week, but that may be asking a lot. If you want to see him in the flesh, better head out to Congressional today! Thanks,

    Brian

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