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US Open 2010: Tiger Woods' exploits just a fading memory [Golf Ping]
www.telegraph.co.uk ^ | June 15, 2010 | Staff reporters

Posted on 06/15/2010 2:15:42 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi

Ten years ago, Tiger Woods won by 15 shots at Pebble Beach, but for the rest of the field there were other distractions.

This is the US Open and there is a Tiger in the room. It is just that nobody really wants to make eyes at him any more. Padraig Harrington nods and walks by. Lee Westwood makes a bit of small talk. But these days everyone is in love with Pebble and not with the man who 10 years ago turned it into his own beachfront property.

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Official Site of The 2010 U.S. Open, at Pebble Beach, California.

Pretty much all you could want to know about the The US Open, according to Wikipedia.

1 posted on 06/15/2010 2:15:43 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi
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To: onedoug; cincinnati65; PISANO; IonImplantGuru; Rummyfan; Aussie Dasher; 4woodenboats; ...
There are only 34 Rules Of Golf.

Email me if you want on the Golf Ping List.

Visit PGA.com, an excellent site.

2 posted on 06/15/2010 2:16:51 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

I think Jack Nicklaus’ record for most Major Titles is safe.


3 posted on 06/15/2010 2:17:39 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

No one will ever be able to nail a hole like Tiger!


4 posted on 06/15/2010 2:17:58 PM PDT by Brett66 (Where government advances, and it advances relentlessly , freedom is imperiled -Janice Rogers Brown)
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To: Zuben Elgenubi
Too much money, drugs and women have assured that he will never win another tournament.
5 posted on 06/15/2010 2:20:46 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum ("The only stable state is the one in which all men are equal before the law." -- Aristotle)
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To: dfwgator
I think Jack Nicklaus’ record for most Major Titles is safe.

Really? I know Tiger has hit a rough spot, but I think he gets his mojo back at some point. A pending divorce has got to be extremely distracting. If Tom Watson can contend at the British at 60, I suspect Tiger has time to get his act together. One thing is for sure. The other players do not fear him any longer and that might be his biggest hurdle.

6 posted on 06/15/2010 2:22:15 PM PDT by subterfuge (BUILD MORE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS NOW!!!)
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To: dfwgator

I see a pic of my irons, with the blue dot even!


7 posted on 06/15/2010 2:22:55 PM PDT by subterfuge (BUILD MORE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS NOW!!!)
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To: Zuben Elgenubi
re: There are only 34 Rules Of Golf.

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Rule # 35:

If you are caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron. --- Lee Trevino

8 posted on 06/15/2010 2:23:06 PM PDT by ICAB9USA (I lost part of my middle finger .......... it almost rendered me mute. -- Rahm Emanuel)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Word is...Tiger started partying with a hardcore NBA group led by his pal Barkley...not good company to fall in with.


9 posted on 06/15/2010 2:25:15 PM PDT by kjo
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

“It is just that nobody really wants to make eyes at him any more. Padraig Harrington nods and walks by. Lee Westwood makes a bit of small talk.”

Hahahaha...in other words, they now treat him like he used to treat them?


10 posted on 06/15/2010 2:25:51 PM PDT by jessduntno (Afghanistan: Lithium is the new oil. Where are the NO WAR FOR LITHIUM protests?)
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To: subterfuge

He just needs to go back to shagging strumpets. It keeps him focused.


11 posted on 06/15/2010 2:27:18 PM PDT by stop_fascism
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To: dfwgator

I think the kid is done he has destroyed himself sad in a way but he is done


12 posted on 06/15/2010 2:28:49 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom sarc ;))
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To: stop_fascism
He just needs to go back to shagging strumpets. It keeps him focused.

Actually, you're right. Get the divorce and move on. Then it's no one including your ex's business what you're doing and who you're with.

13 posted on 06/15/2010 2:30:36 PM PDT by subterfuge (BUILD MORE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS NOW!!!)
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To: al baby
Agree - not only from a mental perspective (no longer intimidating) but appears to be off the steroids/HGH since his Canadian "rehab doc" was busted. Definitely smaller and less length vs. the Open at Torrey Pines and previous tourneys.

In the minds of many pros, I'm sure there will always be an asterisk next to every tournament he won...just like Barry Bonds. Tiger is a cheetah.

14 posted on 06/15/2010 2:36:33 PM PDT by newfreep (Palin/DeMint 2012 - Bolton: Secy of State)
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To: kjo

Brings an entirely new layer of meaning to “Mama, pick up the phone!”


15 posted on 06/15/2010 2:41:39 PM PDT by RichInOC (No! BAD Rich! (What'd I say?))
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To: subterfuge

Those are MY G5’s!! GREEN DOT

(still can’t hit a green in reg to save my life, always just a yard away...LOL!!)

Someday I will play Pebble...


16 posted on 06/15/2010 2:47:55 PM PDT by GRRRRR (He'll NEVER be my President, FUBO!)
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To: dfwgator

I got a surprise yesterday. Jack showed up at my country club yesterday, for a clinic. He mentioned he’d celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary next month. Nuff said...


17 posted on 06/15/2010 2:53:26 PM PDT by Professional
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To: al baby
I think the kid is done he has destroyed himself sad in a way but he is done

Yea and when he wins his next tournament you're probably gonna say "He got lucky, the kid is done, thats the last tournament he'll ever win........." LOL!

18 posted on 06/15/2010 3:05:45 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Peanut butter was just peanut butter until I found Free Republic.........)
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To: Zuben Elgenubi
Ten years ago, Tiger Woods won by 15 shots

Thanks for making me feel really old!

19 posted on 06/15/2010 3:16:02 PM PDT by GSWarrior (Be wary of all politicians..... especially ones that you admire.)
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To: dfwgator
I think Jack Nicklaus’ record for most Major Titles is safe.

I say you're wrong.......

It took Nicklaus 24 years to accumulate 18 majors and Woods already has 14 in just 11 years............

Nicklaus won his last major at the age of 46 which means that Woods, who is currently 34 years old, has 12 more years in which to win only 5 majors to surpass Nicklaus. Woods has already surpassed Snead who had only 7 Majors.

As far as total Tour wins, Nicklaus ended up with 73 in his 24 year span (1962 - '86)while Woods is already at 71 in 13 years (1996 - '09). Sam Snead ended up with 82 Tour wins....

Even an occasional Major win here and there over the next 12 years will likely see Woods surpass even the mighty Nicklaus....

20 posted on 06/15/2010 3:34:05 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Peanut butter was just peanut butter until I found Free Republic.........)
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