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Originally Posted by thaskalos
In post #10 of this thread, it was suggested that Tiger is "physically over-matched" against today's top golfers. But in post #12...AndyC was quick to reply that "there is zero evidence" to suggest that Tiger's problems on the course are of a 'physical' nature. So...I subsequently opined that Tiger's problems are "mental". But now it seems that my friend Lansdale has proven ME to be wrong, as well.
So...I ask: If Tiger's problems are neither "physical", nor "mental"...in which category could they possibly fall?
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Tiger's problems are both physical and mental.
Find a player on tour right now with as serious of surgeries to his knee and back that are still playing. (You won't find one).
His mental issues are self-produced. The whole sex scandal and divorce were not only scandalous but also devastating to his golf career and public acceptance. He only has himself to blame.
He still has the physical skills and mental ability to win on the PGA Tour. Get in position on a Sunday in a Major, and I'm sure nobody would be surprised if he won.
I think he is mentally unsure right now. That will come with practice and more playing. Especially at that high a level. He loses way too many shots and makes too many big numbers right now. I feel confident he'll win again. He has made some major steps forward this year. He'll keep moving forward. Whether it will be good enough again remains to be seen.
