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‘He’s going to dominate’ – Source reveals Tiger’s new career goal…and it revolves around the Masters
Around 13 months ago, the 15-time Major winner was involved in a serious, almost career-ending car accident, but has recently been seen practicing with far more regularity.
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Highlights of his time away from high-level competition include appearing, and finishing runners-up, alongside son Charlie, at the PNC Championship. He has also spent time watching the 13-year old improve through the junior ranks over the last six months, alongside some quality time with all his family.
As a recent inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame, Tiger has already been confirmed as going down in history, although as a winner of 82 PGA Tour events and 93 total worldwide, he probably didn’t require that further welcome accolade.
The 46-year-old has already pulled off a couple of ‘miracle’ victories at major championships – the first at the 2008 U.S Open, when overcoming a serious leg injury and an elongated play-off with Rocco Mediate and, in 2019, when returning from a fused back to win his fifth green jacket.
To do it once again would be a greater feat than either of those, but a member of his team confirmed to PEOPLE this was the target
“He’s aiming for the 2023 Masters Tournament, says a source. “And he has a new goal – to be the oldest winner at the Masters. Jack Nicklaus won when he was 46. Tiger will be 47 next year when he competes, and that’s the newest record he is going for. He’ll stop at nothing to accomplish it.”
They added: “Tiger was known for his focus before, but now he’s learned to focus through terrible pain. And now that the pain has mostly faded, that focus is still there. He’s going to be a force when he returns to the game. He’s going to dominate.”
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Four books for a springtime review
One thing that never changes over time: snowy evenings give purpose to reading (is it the other way around?) It has been a snowy 2024 in western New York, and I’ve had ample time to tuck into an easy chair with a blanket, coffee, and a book. You’re in luck, because despite the title of this piece, I’ll share five books and their worth with you.
There is great breadth of subject matter from one to five. Golf is as complicated as life, which means that the cover of the book isn’t worth judging. The contents begin the tale, but there is so much more to each topic presented within. If you’re like me, your library grows each year. Despite the value of the virtual, the paper-printed word connects us to the past of golf and humanity. Here’s hoping that you’ll add one or more of these titles to your collection.
Hughes Norton interviewed with Mark McCormack for 20 minutes (30 if you count the missed exit at Logan International) while driving the founder of IMG from Harvard to the airport. The lesson of taking advantage of each moment, of every dollar, because you might not get another opportunity, is the most valuable one that life offers. I say to you, be certain to read this book, because another opportunity to bend the ear of Hughes Norton may not come our way.
Hughes Norton was with Tiger Woods for waaayyy fewer years than you might guess, but they were the critical ones. Be warned: not all of the revelations in this tome are for the faint of heart. Some, in fact, will break your heart. Golf was a sleepy hamlet in the 1990s, until the 16-lane interstate called Eldrick “Tiger” Woods came into town. Everything changed, which meant that everything would change again and again, into eternity. Once the ball starts rolling, it’s impossible to stop.
My favorite aspect of this book is its candor. Hughes Norton is well into his time on Planet Earth. He has no reason to hold back, and he doesn’t. My least favorite aspect is that George Peper got the call to co-author the book (and I didn’t.) Seriously, there is no LFA for me, so this is the best that I could do.
Decision: Buy It!
The Golf Courses of Seth Raynor
Michael Wolf, James Sitar, and Jon Cavalier, in abject partnership, collaborated to produce a handsome volume on the work of gone-too-soon, engineer-turned-golf course architect. Seth Raynor was pulled into the game by Charles Blair MacDonald, the crusty godfather of American golf. Raynor played little golf across the 51 years of his life. His reason? He did not wish to corrupt his designs with the demands and failings of his own game.
Jon Cavalier began his photography career as a contributor to the Golf Club Atlas discussion group. I met him there in a virtual way (we still have yet to shake hands) and have exchanged numerous emails over the years. Despite the demands of his day job, Cavalier has blossomed into the most traveled and prolific course photographer alive today. His photography, both hand-held and drone, makes the pages pop. Michael Wolf invited me and two friends to play his home course, despite having never met any of us in person. His words, melded to those of James Sitar, are the glue that connect Cavalier’s photos.
My favorite aspect of the books is the access it gives to the private-club world of Raynor. Fewer than five of his courses are resort or public access, and knowing people on the inside is not available to all. My suggestion? Write a letter/email and see if a club will let you play. Can’t hurt to try! My one complaint about the book is its horizontal nature. Golf is wide, but I like a little vertical in my photos. It’s not much of a complaint, given the glorious contents within the covers.
Decision: Buy It!!
Big Green Book from The Golfer’s Journal
Beginning with its (over)size, and continuing through the entire contents, there is no descriptor that defines the genre of the Big Green Book. It is photography, essay, layout, poetry, graphics, and stream of consciousness. It harnesses the creative power of a lengthy masthead of today’s finest golf contributors. Quotes from Harvey Penick, verse from Billy Collins, and prose from John Updike partner with images pure and altered, to immerse you in the diverse golf spaces that define this planet.
One of my favorite aspects is the spaces between the words and photos. Have your friends and others write a few notes to you in those blank areas, to personalize your volume even more. One aspect that needs improvement: the lack of female voices. I suspect that will be remedied in future volumes.
Decision: Buy It!!!
Troublemaker and The Unplayable Lie
Books that allege discrimination and mistreatment check two boxes: potentially-salacious reads and debate over whose perspective is accurate. In the end, the presentation of salacious revelation rarely meets the expectation, and the debate over fault is seldom resolved. Lisa Cornwell spent years as a competitive junior and college golfer, before joining The Golf Channel as a reporter and program host.
Despite the dream assignments, there were clouds that covered the sun. Cornwell documents episodes of favoritism and descrimination against her, prior to her departure from The Golf Channel in 2021. Her work echoes the production of the late Marcia Chambers, who wrote for Golf Digest in the 1980s and 1990s. Chambers took issue with many of the potential and real legal issues surrounding golf and its policies of access/no access. Her research culminated in The Unplayable Lie, the first work of its kind to address issues confronted by all genders and ethnicities, and immediately predated the professional debut of Tiger Woods in 1997.
My favorite aspects of the two works, are the courage and conviction that it took to write them, and believe in them. My least favorite aspects are the consistent bias that many groups continue to face. Without awareness, there is no action. Without action, there is no change.
Decision: Buy Them!!!!
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Photos from the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open
GolfWRX is on site in the Lone Star State this week for the Texas Children’s Houston Open.
General galleries from the putting green and range, WITBs — including Thorbjorn Olesen and Zac Blair — and several pull-out albums await.
As always, we’ll continue to update as more photos flow in. Check out links to all our photos from Houston below.
General Albums
- 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open – Monday #1
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WITB Albums
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Bruce Ferguson
Mar 25, 2022 at 5:11 pm
Yes, Jack was 46 with that Masters win, but then he wasn’t plagued with injuries, either. Will Tiger even be able to walk the course? Quite a “puff” piece but an unrealistic expectation. I hope we don’t have to endure seeing Tiger being carted off to the parking lot again.
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Gunter Eisenberg
Mar 17, 2022 at 5:11 pm
Meth is a dangerous drug that will ruin careers, especially journalism. Tiger will be darn lucky to even play again, let alone be competitive. He’s up against younger, longer, and stronger players who hasn’t been in car accidents recently.
Trumpy Bear Parties with Tiger
Mar 17, 2022 at 4:35 pm
Is he going to grab them by the p%$$y?
Tiger El Pimp
Mar 17, 2022 at 3:43 pm
Pimping in Augusta?
Michael Shuler
Mar 17, 2022 at 8:18 am
It’s not impossible but highly improbable that Tiger will even win a regular Tour event let alone a major. The fields are too deep with young, fearless players. They don’t cower at the thought of Tiger on the leaderboard like his peers did during his heyday.
Cori Bush
Mar 17, 2022 at 8:46 pm
Welp, shut ‘er on down Tiger, Michael Shuler has spoken.
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Trump P. Tape
Mar 17, 2022 at 1:31 am
Name the source or its fake news.
ChipNRun
Mar 16, 2022 at 3:39 pm
He can try if he wants to.
But, I would recommend he focus on getting well and rebuilding his strength, and then land with a bang in the Champions Tour in 2025.
If he works on getting well, he could still play some PGA Tour events upon his return.
tom-to
Mar 16, 2022 at 1:44 pm
Would love to see Tiger win again,however, it’s unlikely he can just show up four or five times a year and take down the top players in the world who are fit,tour hardened and in competition form. I would hate to see him embarrassing himself and his legacy.Like hearing an aging vocalist or other veteran way past their prime. TV ratings go would be great though.
Shane Quimby
Mar 16, 2022 at 10:11 am
I would like to see it, but I would bet against it.
Gerry T
Mar 16, 2022 at 11:22 am
It’s Tiger, so I wouldn’t bet against that. Phil won a major at 51. Good luck with that.
CG
Mar 16, 2022 at 6:10 pm
I would. You ball tugging Woods fans are cult like.
Stephen Lee
Mar 16, 2022 at 10:20 pm
I could say the same for the haters :/ love not hate.. we need more love in this world more than ever.
Stephen is a Soya Boy
Mar 17, 2022 at 4:37 pm
Oh please Stephen…..
Ease up on the Soya drinks….