Torrey Pines San Deigo. Tiger's first tourney since knee surgery. Garcia coming off a win expects to be there at the end. Immelman won the last major. Lefty is Lefty. Isn't TP his home course? Or was at one time? ESPN sucks at Golf.

Over/Under on posts in this thread (not counting mine) 3. I'm talking about non-sarcastic, non-snarky posts.

PS...I'll add this in memory of Zip. "All the other golfers should be giving Tiger their paycheck. If it wasn't for him Golf would be shit or something"

I think Tiger just tweaked his knee. He grimaced, and was kind limping and stuff. Expect breaking news if he drops out.

Last night they did about a 10 minute spot on what Tiger was going to be wearing for all four days of the Open.

Off to a rough start? Blame the knee.

Bring out the Wademobile.

Tahoe, remember when you beat the shit out of your caddy like 20 years ago? LOL, that was funny.

Who was that guy who just birdied out of the bunker? Was his name Steelman?

That Hicks tool who's in the lead is from Wyandotte and went to U of M...

per Dan Miller on FOX 2

Streelman.

And I'm betting Wyandotte is only pronounced 1 way, not the 6 or 7 I've heard today. Why an dot is the way I've always heard it.

Federer's got this locked up.

Don't underestimate Big Brown.

I wish Monty was in this thing...

and what the hell ever happened to Jesper Parenevik and his f-ed up hats??

http://marketingcausaefecto.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/full_parnevik_1.jpg

I wish Monty was in this thing...


Nevermind, Monty is in this thing. Shot 14 over, missed the cut...

Tiger might have had his best round ever yesterday to take the lead, but opens his final round up with a crappy opening hole. At least a double.

Tiger opened his round with a double, then a single. So started with a 1 shot lead and is down 2 now.

Tiger opened his round with a double, then a single. So started with a 1 shot lead and is down 2 now.

He's gonna hit a 3 run HR.

Tiger takes the lead. Unbeeweebable

He's gonna hit a 3 run HR.

this is golf you idgeit. This is a game of fine wine, smithsonian and harpers, and mohagany scented clubhouses. j/k

This is a game of fine wine, smithsonian and harpers, and mohagany scented clubhouses. j/k

You better have been kidding! Everyone knows that's chess.

I'm sensing some major snark going on in this thread, but after watching Tiger today, I've came to one conclusion. The guy is not human. I mean, first tournament after knee surgery, walks 72 holes, grimaces after every swing, and the guy is knocking down 70 foot eagle puts, and is chipping in for birds. When he was standing over that putt on 18, I told Wizzle, "There's no chance he's going to miss this, he's effing Tiger Woods! And what do you know, he catches the lip and it toilet bowls in. It was amazing to see. After this performance I think he's definitely on Michael Jordan's level and I might even put him ahead. Wow! Stuff of legend.

I'm going to be tuning in to every event Tiger plays in for the rest of his career, because it's going to be something to tell your kids, your grandkids and your great grandkids about.

http://static.squidoo.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/draft_lens1513858module8197113photo_TigerWoods_Fis t_Pump.jpg1202767632

Tiger birdies the 18th to force a 18 hole playoff Monday 9am PST, noon eastern.

Hopefully his career won't be cut short cuz of the knee.

I have golfed with rocco's caddie several times, he was the assistant pro at the country club where I belong. He was at my work place last week. Really rooting for rocco.

I'm rooting for Rocco as well...

Italians unite.

I'm rooting for Rocco as well...


I had you pegged as a Rocco fan.

http://www.librarising.com/astrology/sunsigns/Simages/QR/roccosiffredi.jpg

Rocco bogey'd hole 1.

This could get ugly.

i'm at work so i can't watch it...but is Tiger wearing a red shirt again?

great shot on that par 3, I thought it was in

i'm at work so i can't watch it...but is Tiger wearing a red shirt again?

I'm at work and watching it....USGA is running a live feed on their website (great picture too)

yes tiger is in red and black again but so is Rocco

I managed to find a reason to stay home today. Mostly watching golf and taking down the boys graduation party decorations.

Go Rocco! Or at least make Tiger work for it.

Rocco should get to 1 back here on the par 3.

Tiger kills the par 5s and Rocco making some hay on the par 3s. This sets up for some nice competition.

looks like Rocco Mediate remembered that he's Rocco Mediate

He's taking on water.

not over yet

Not over yet.

Gusman owns.

^ yep, Rock just picked up a stroke, 1 back, and is in the middle of the fairway while Tiger is in the fairway bunker.

How'd you like to be a pro, hit a decent drive and have 245 in on a par 4?

Rocco just piped a 3 wood to about 15 feet, but He isn't going to do that everytime.

Rocco should be 1 down after the 12th.

How'd you like to be a pro, hit a decent drive and have 245 in on a par 4?

Rocco just piped a 3 wood to about 15 feet, but He isn't going to do that everytime.

Rocco should be 1 down after the 12th.

Famous last words.

Tiger - makin' it cool

^ I'm having a really good time arguing with myself.

Rocco down 1 after 12.

I'm rooting for Rocco as well...

Italians unite.

tEnUoUs

all square with 4 to go

I expect to see the Tiger limp increase in intensity if he falls behind.

2 par 4s, a 3 and a 5 left.

omg that bunker shot was sick

One of the few that can shape a shot out of a bunker?

I'm unable to watch this first hand, but I'm wondering if Tiger has put anyone's eyes out with his nipples, yet.

I expect to see the Tiger limp increase in intensity if he falls behind.


Tiger’s Knee (http://www.baseballprospectus.com/unfiltered/?p=906)

by Will Carroll
I think Tiger Knee was a finishing move in Street Fighter or one of those old NES games. This week, it’s the big topic in the sports world. Tiger Woods had minor knee surgery on his left (front) leg nine weeks ago to correct an articular cartilage issue that was causing friction in his rotation. Rotation is very necessary for the explosive power in Woods’ downswing.
So why was Woods bothered by the knee so long after minor arthroscopic surgery? That’s the bigger question. Athletes have returned from worse to more demanding sports in a shorter period of time. Is Woods a slow healer, is this a chronic issue, or is there a special demand that Woods places on the knee?
Golf uses biomechanical analysis more than any sport and there’s often some overlap between golf and baseball. I spoke with one analyst, forced to speak off the record, and he said that while Woods’ biomechanics have never been publicly noted, he does seem to use more efficient force throughout the swing. That would put less, not more force on his knees. He did point to Tiger’s “drop and drive” on his long irons. If I could hit a long iron, I’d comment more here.
One surgeon I spoke with didn’t think Woods should be having any problems. I pointed out that it appeared that Woods was wearing a neoprene sleeves under his slacks and he was surprised. “He’s nine weeks post,” he stated. “There shouldn’t be swelling or rotational issues unless there’s still some grinding. He’s not going to be 100%, but 90%? What this sounds like is a minor clean up that showed bigger problems.”
Woods is hardly at the stage that Peter Jacobson is, playing with a replaced hip and knee (and playing well, too.) He’s likely to adjust his game, as he’s shown he can do time and again, to lessen the stress on the knee. He’s gone almost six years between issues and with his strong base should allow him to handle small problems. In the short term, Woods is probably spending the evening with physical therapists rather than his wife and family, a sacrifice that is understood only if you’ve ever seen his wife. 18 more holes - five rounds without rest - will tax the knee beyond expectations. However, Earl Woods once said that his son would never face someone as mentally strong as his son.
So far he hasn’t. A sore knee isn’t much of a challenge.

Oh jeezahs, make it a great day glenn.

HUGE PUT BY ROCCO, FOR BIRD, AND LEAD (for now)

tEnUoUs


I'm 75% dego...that's hardly tenuous

I'm 75% dego...that's hardly tenuous

Are you actually from Italy? Have you ever been there?

Sorry... still tenuous.

Yea, did you graduate from Italy?

HUGE PUT BY ROCCO, FOR BIRD, AND LEAD (for now)

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I'm sick and damn tired of these bootlicks claiming they're Italian with the last name Smith or something like that...

I still expect Tiger to win this thing, but I can hear the announcers already. "It was just too much to ask of that knee, but what a courageous effort"

Are you actually from Italy? Have you ever been there?

Sorry... still tenuous.


Once when I was an infant, and no I wasn't born in Italy.


Given your criteria, I suppose it (I) may be a bit tenuous...

No, no, no... you went to Little Italy when you were an infant, not actual Italy.

Just kidding... glad I could enlighten you though. :)

I still expect Tiger to win this thing, but I can hear the announcers already. "It was just too much to ask of that knee, but what a courageous effort"


Yeah, that's the type of BS we'll get from ESPN for the next week too...

Tigers knee is an official scapegoat for his struggles, poor Rocco will get no credit.

I was invited to go with a group and kick myself for not going...Italy. They rented a house with a view of the water. They still give me shit about not going.

I had a knee scope within the same week as Tiger. I've played twice now and I really don't see how he is doing this.

Also, I'm not even watching this... I guess I should just leave and let you guys watch your precious Tiger Woods.

Also, I'm not even watching this... I guess I should just leave and let you guys watch your precious Tiger Woods.

Agree, STEP OFF!

Also, I'm not even watching this... I guess I should just leave and let you guys watch your precious Tiger Woods.

Don't forget to double fist pump before you leave the thread.

Don't forget to double fist pump before you leave the thread.

Will a fist bump suffice?

If you fist bump, the terrorists win.

Agree, STEP OFF!

Or maybe I'll just STEP ON a crack and break my momma's back!

I'm about ready to shove someone.

If they tie do we go another 18 tomorrow? dual champs. WTF?

sudden death

^ I enjoyed today, but don't like the 18 hole playoff thing. If sudden death is ok today, it should've been ok yesterday.

Rocco and Tiger go to sudden death.

OH MY GOD, HE'S GOING TO WALK ANOTHER HOLE ON THAT INJURED KNEE?

HOW HEROIC!

OH MY GOD, HE'S GOING TO WALK ANOTHER HOLE ON THAT INJURED KNEE?

HOW HEROIC!

GOD BLESS THIS MAN.

snarky

COURAGEOUS.

my live video feed is bogging down cuz that last hole was very choppy

Tiger knows what he wants... and what Tiger wants, Tiger gets.

ARE YOU SURE THAT'S ELDRICK T. WOODS? LOOKS LIKE JESUS TO ME.

Tiger Tiger Tiger Woods Y'all.

WHO IS THIS "WIN MCMURRY" CHICK ON PGATOUR.COM?

SHE'S HOT

NOTE TO THE KIDS: COURAGE PAYS OFF.

Congrats to Rocco and Tiger.

WHO IS THIS "WIN MCMURRY" CHICK ON PGATOUR.COM?

SHE'S HOT

Pics

Pics

I tried, she's an elusive one

Go to PGATOUR.com and watch the video on the right hand side.

Not bad, not bad at all.

DOES A TIGER SHIT IN THE WOODS?

Yeah, with one leg Tiger is still better than everyone. Quite amazing.

On a side note, both he and Rocco were at my club on 2 separate occasions last summer. Rocco said that he would like to play Tiger one on one because he knows that he could beat him. Guess he's wrong.

http://static.squidoo.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/draft_lens1513858module8197113photo_TigerWoods_Fis t_Pump.jpg1202767632

Yeah, with one leg Tiger is still better than everyone. Quite amazing.

On a side note, both he and Rocco were at my club on 2 separate occasions last summer. Rocco said that he would like to play Tiger one on one because he knows that he could beat him. Guess he's wrong.

Hard to believe

Well it's true.

For anyone to say they know they can beat Tiger is crazy. To say I wanna play him is the way players should feel, imo.

He is good friends with Tiger.

^ I guess you can say he is wrong and has learned nothing.

I'll admit the announcers and media did overhype the knee a little bit, but I'm sure he really was in pain. By the way, this was one of the coolest sporting events I've seen in a long time. Anybody know if the PGA commissioner was meddling in this and was "making it cool" like D. Stern?