Has Tiger Changed?

Bill Payne the Augusta National chairman commented on Tiger's etiquette on the course last week.

"It is not simply the degree of his conduct that is so egregious here, its the fact that he disappointed all of us, and more important our kids and our grandkids. Is there a way forward? I hope yes. I think yes. But certainly his future will never again be measured only by his performance against par, but measure by the sincerity of his efforts to change"

Woods has never really adopted the age-old golf model of grace in defeat or even in victory and Augusta showed little effort to change. He has always been known for his cursing and self-scolding after an unfortunate shot. Tiger failed to mend this bad habit and responded to a short shot with "Tiger Woods, you suck! Goddammit!" In a post round remark he said, "I only enter events to wind, and I didn't get it done." After his disappointing performance he failed to congratulate the winner, Phil Mickelson or acknowledge the tournament founders. Instead he stomped off the course,  jumped into his Chevy Suburban and quickly drove away with his shades on and eyes facing forward.

If what Mr. Payne said is true, although Tiger finished fourth his overall performance grades at the Augusta National were definitely unsatisfactory.


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