You beat me to it...Tied for 6th is NOT “just short”...
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Considering that he held the lead in the middle of his round, I’d say the title is appropriate.
If he had held the lead or was tied after 17 and then lost on the 18th, then I would agree he fell “just short”...
But in this tournament he fell “just short” of five other golfers...
Here’s my top 5 list: (1) Woods (2) Nicklaus (3) Snead (4) Palmer (5) Hogan.