No matter the week, golf still revolves around Tiger Woods. On the day before the Open, these notes for you to peruse...

ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski asks (as do we) why Tiger doesn't let his guard down in press conferences. Like, wouldn't the media give him a break if he offered anything in return?

But once, just once, I'd like for Woods to walk into the interview room, dial down the defense shields and, when asked the inevitable question about the post-scandal Tiger, say something like: "I'm not asking for sympathy; I don't deserve that. But I'm hurting. And it's hard to play golf -- it's hard to do anything -- when your life is upside down, when you realize the impact of your actions. You guys want to take your shots? Fair enough. But this is real life, with real people. If any of you have ever had marital problems, you know what I'm talking about. It's hard and I'm just trying to put my life -- and the life of my kids -- back together. You don't have to respect me. All I'm asking is that you respect what I'm trying to do. Deal?"

But it's time for Woods to realize the world -- and the media -- isn't against him. Tranquility wrist bracelets are a nice start. But there's nothing wrong with mixing in an actual heartfelt answer once in a while.

Tiger stat to watch: He's never gone 7 events to start a season without winning. It took six in 2001 and 2002. This is his 7th start. Woods is also trying to be the first to win at St. Andrews

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No matter the week, golf still revolves around Tiger Woods. On the day before the Open, these notes for you to peruse...

ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski asks (as do we) why Tiger doesn't let his guard down in press conferences. Like, wouldn't the media give him a break if he offered anything in return?

But once, just once, I'd like for Woods to walk into the interview room, dial down the defense shields and, when asked the inevitable question about the post-scandal Tiger, say something like: "I'm not asking for sympathy; I don't deserve that. But I'm hurting. And it's hard to play golf -- it's hard to do anything -- when your life is upside down, when you realize the impact of your actions. You guys want to take your shots? Fair enough. But this is real life, with real people. If any of you have ever had marital problems, you know what I'm talking about. It's hard and I'm just trying to put my life -- and the life of my kids -- back together. You don't have to respect me. All I'm asking is that you respect what I'm trying to do. Deal?"

But it's time for Woods to realize the world -- and the media -- isn't against him. Tranquility wrist bracelets are a nice start. But there's nothing wrong with mixing in an actual heartfelt answer once in a while.

Tiger stat to watch: He's never gone 7 events to start a season without winning. It took six in 2001 and 2002. This is his 7th start. Woods is also trying to be the first to win at St. Andrews

Continue Reading "The Almost Daily Tiger"

No matter the week, golf still revolves around Tiger Woods. On the day before the Open, these notes for you to peruse...

ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski asks (as do we) why Tiger doesn't let his guard down in press conferences. Like, wouldn't the media give him a break if he offered anything in return?

But once, just once, I'd like for Woods to walk into the interview room, dial down the defense shields and, when asked the inevitable question about the post-scandal Tiger, say something like: "I'm not asking for sympathy; I don't deserve that. But I'm hurting. And it's hard to play golf -- it's hard to do anything -- when your life is upside down, when you realize the impact of your actions. You guys want to take your shots? Fair enough. But this is real life, with real people. If any of you have ever had marital problems, you know what I'm talking about. It's hard and I'm just trying to put my life -- and the life of my kids -- back together. You don't have to respect me. All I'm asking is that you respect what I'm trying to do. Deal?"

But it's time for Woods to realize the world -- and the media -- isn't against him. Tranquility wrist bracelets are a nice start. But there's nothing wrong with mixing in an actual heartfelt answer once in a while.

Tiger stat to watch: He's never gone 7 events to start a season without winning. It took six in 2001 and 2002. This is his 7th start. Woods is also trying to be the first to win at St. Andrews

Continue Reading "The Almost Daily Tiger"

No matter the week, golf still revolves around Tiger Woods. On the day before the Open, these notes for you to peruse...

ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski asks (as do we) why Tiger doesn't let his guard down in press conferences. Like, wouldn't the media give him a break if he offered anything in return?

But once, just once, I'd like for Woods to walk into the interview room, dial down the defense shields and, when asked the inevitable question about the post-scandal Tiger, say something like: "I'm not asking for sympathy; I don't deserve that. But I'm hurting. And it's hard to play golf -- it's hard to do anything -- when your life is upside down, when you realize the impact of your actions. You guys want to take your shots? Fair enough. But this is real life, with real people. If any of you have ever had marital problems, you know what I'm talking about. It's hard and I'm just trying to put my life -- and the life of my kids -- back together. You don't have to respect me. All I'm asking is that you respect what I'm trying to do. Deal?"

But it's time for Woods to realize the world -- and the media -- isn't against him. Tranquility wrist bracelets are a nice start. But there's nothing wrong with mixing in an actual heartfelt answer once in a while.

Tiger stat to watch: He's never gone 7 events to start a season without winning. It took six in 2001 and 2002. This is his 7th start. Woods is also trying to be the first to win at St. Andrews

Continue Reading "The Almost Daily Tiger"

Bodog.com lists only Tiger as a favorite to finish in the top-10 this week? Mickelson, Els, Westwood, McDowell, Poulter, Harrington, Rose and Stricker are not? You may want a taste of that.


Rick Arnett

Bodog.com lists only Tiger as a favorite to finish in the top-10 this week? Mickelson, Els, Westwood, McDowell, Poulter, Harrington, Rose and Stricker are not? You may want a taste of that.


Rick Arnett

Bodog.com lists only Tiger as a favorite to finish in the top-10 this week? Mickelson, Els, Westwood, McDowell, Poulter, Harrington, Rose and Stricker are not? You may want a taste of that.


Rick Arnett

Bodog.com lists only Tiger as a favorite to finish in the top-10 this week? Mickelson, Els, Westwood, McDowell, Poulter, Harrington, Rose and Stricker are not? You may want a taste of that.


Rick Arnett

Ashley Russell. 34-23-34. Rivals.com & Yahoo Sports correspondent. Reported for MTV, E!, TLC, Big Ten Network. Indiana U grad. Just another reason to be a sports fan.

Ashley Russell. 34-23-34. Rivals.com & Yahoo Sports correspondent. Reported for MTV, E!, TLC, Big Ten Network. Indiana U grad. Just another reason to be a sports fan.

Ashley Russell. 34-23-34. Rivals.com & Yahoo Sports correspondent. Reported for MTV, E!, TLC, Big Ten Network. Indiana U grad. Just another reason to be a sports fan.

Ashley Russell. 34-23-34. Rivals.com & Yahoo Sports correspondent. Reported for MTV, E!, TLC, Big Ten Network. Indiana U grad. Just another reason to be a sports fan.