April 8, 2009

Can Tiger Win the Grand Slam?

Every year there is the same question in the golf world. Can Tiger Woods win the grand slam of golf?

Last year he predicted the grand slam was "easily within reason." Well it wasn't. Trevor Immelman beat Tiger at the Masters last year. Tiger did win the U.S. Open last year in dramatic fashion, then was out for the rest of the year with a knee injury.

I am not saying that this year Tiger can't win the grand slam of golf, I am just saying it's doubtful. He is facing off against a deep pool of talent this year at the Masters and Tiger is still coming off of an knee injury. But that isn't swaying Tiger.

"Well, I know I can do it — I've done it," Woods said of his four straight majors from 2000-2001. "It's hard for me to sit here and tell you that it can't be done, because I've done it before. It's just a matter of winning the right
four at the right time. So hopefully it will start this week for me."
I do not count the Bay Hill win by Tiger. Sean O'Hair choked during the final round, opening up the door for Tiger.

I am not picking Tiger to win the Masters because he hasn't won there since 2004. He has never had a comeback win at the Masters. Last year he was trailing Immelman by 3-strokes. Immelman did everything possible to loose the Masters. Immelman shot a 3-over 75, and still won the event.

If Tiger has the lead in the final round, it's his to win. But if he is down on the leader board, I don't see him winning the event.

I still seeing Woods passing Jack for the most majors ever, but I don't see him winning another grand slam.

Tiger Woods looks to set tone for season and start journey to Grand Slam (Golf.com)

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