I know I am going to catch some feedback on this, but before you respond, please think about the content and if this were you, how would you handle it? And would the information I am about to write help you?
Tiger has over the past decade become one of the greatest professional golfers we in modern golf have ever witnessed. Period.
He got there by working very hard, being selfish with his time and comments so he could dedicate that time, instead of doing extra interviews and being all cuddly with the press, shaping the swing and mind that has won him so many tournaments. In fact the only two ahead of him, Snead and Nicklaus.
Let that sink in a minute…he has more victories than every other man who has ever played professional golf…since , well since ever, except 2! And we get to be able to watch history written. Live in HD no less!
Okay, to set this in the right atmosphere. I do not judge or condone his actions off the course..ok I said it. Now lets move on.
Many news people, sportspeople, and okay, just about everybody has an opinion on what Tiger needs to do to gain back our support. Even the shrinks (no offense) who he has probably spent time with have probably helped him through guided Q and A to see a better Tiger..but wait.
Here’s where, in my opinion it gets twisted and why Tiger needs to rethink some things.
What he does off the course, really unless he breaks the law, and I do not mean moral law, is really his business. Keep in mind I am a believer of cause and effect and his actions when they sway way outside the moral guidelines we all know, will be balanced out.
I am not going into that though. I want to stay focused on the Real Tiger Coming Out to Play.
Hello…do you think he became the best we have seen in our lifetime by always being the absolute nicest guy? I am not saying one cannot win by being a nice person. I think he is for the most part a nice person, based on the superstardom he has achieved, no one can really understand, and therefore have no idea of how to handle themselves, but are so quick to offer their advice on what he should or should not do.
For goodness sakes alive, My Granny used to say..its like a 22 handicapper trying to teach me how to hit the flop-a-dopolis! I mean give me a break!
So Tiger, you need to come back and do what made you the dominant player you are and were. Arrive at the first tee, with that stare, letting everyone know, the trophy is yours, and they can fight it out over 2nd place. Knowing that no matter, under any conditions, even your C game will beat their A Games!
Imagine trying to be someone different after 30 years of being trained, coddled and molded into a winner, who dominates fields and wins Major events by 12 and 15 shots, and then something happens and the world begins to tell you, be nice, ask the world and your fans for forgiveness, do this and do that…wow, like a mouse in a maze.
I watch golf tournaments to see who might challenge Tiger Woods for this weeks event…or to see if Tiger can come back from 2 or 3 strokes behind and be Tiger. The one who kicked you know what, and did not apologize for it, because this is his job. I do not watch tournaments to see Tiger finish as a field filler and finish in the middle of the pack…I mean really isn’t that why you watch golf, to see Tiger win? Be honest now!
Now before you hit the button that turns me off, consider Tiger as your attorney in a case you want to win…do you want him to be all Mr. Nice Guy and Lovey Dovey, making sure not to ruffle feathers or do you want him to be a confident winner who walks into the court room, having a record that immediately puts everyone on notice silently saying “You’re gonna get your Bottom Kicked Today?” It’s not personal, it just that I have worked and prepared for this all my life and it’s who I am….next!
I do not enjoy Tiger pulling punches in interviews, or being nice to Peter Kostis if he asks a question that makes no sense. Sorry Peter nothing personal, just an example!
No I want him to not dance around questions and when he’d like to give an honest answer, he give the one that shows him being more compassionate…hog wash!
In closing, cause I could keep tapping this keyboard for a while…if I were on tour, and I beat Tiger head to head in an event, under this “let’s be nice Tiger Mode”, I would expect an asterisk beside my name…to denote the competition (Tiger)was not himself and trying to be what everyone thought he should be instead of the winner he has been bred to be..no wonder its uncomfortable, he was never taught how to lose…just like when those players who crumble or can’t get it done on the 4th day..they too lack the skills to dominate!
Tiger, just be the guy who kicks butt and takes names. Watch some old video and tape of how you acted and performed if you’ve been confused by all the “expert advise” about who you should be and how you should act…
Nothing more I’d like to than seeing you win the British Open and the PGA in 2010…and heck, maybe even the Fedex Cup…would this allow Tiger to be comeback player of the year?
Let it sink in………okay let me have your feedback 
Posted by Phil Kowal on June 23, 2010 at 1:21 am
Well, since he is getting divorced at a cost probably never heard of before, I think he is entitled to go back to doing what he wants to do and like you said it…..
Posted by igolf010 on June 23, 2010 at 1:25 am
This is defintely the cause and effect in full bloom. He has and will continue to pay the price until normalcy has been achieved. But the sooner he stops worrying about what others might be thinking about him (which is easier to say that do) the Tiger that dominates will be back, thanks for your feedback.