US Open Day 2
My brother called me around 7 yesterday evening. Are you watching the US Open? Nope. Then we started talking about this and that. Suddenly, he switches subjects back to golf and says, “I’m not sure why you aren’t watching the Open, Tiger has birdied 2 in a row.”
Tiger was the story yesterday as he is only one stroke back as the 3rd round starts today.
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From AP:
Tiger Woods looked like any other player trying to survive a U.S. Open, head bowed in frustration with each shot that found trouble and kept him farther from the lead.
One hole changed everything.
With his metal spikes on a cement path and a tree over his head, he fired an 8-iron around the branches and over the bunker to 18 feet for a birdie that sent him charging into contention at Torrey Pines on Friday. (more…)
This is a long summary of yesterday’s events -
Here’s the thing about Tiger … he has a will to win that is like no other. Much like Jordan at his best, Tiger has the ability to create the impossible on a regular basis. Day 2 was one of those days where he had every reason to just give it up, but he didn’t. He had one great shot … then he was rolling. The only thing more miraculous than Tiger on Day 2 was Tiger on Day 3. On a day where Tiger struggled to keep the ball in the fairway, struggled to hit greens, just when he had every reason to give it up, he pulls out a miracle eagle putt and reminds us - when watching Tiger the impossible is right around the corner.
Now, we are about to see Day 4. Tiger has already proven everything that he needs to prove. Still, wouldn’t it be awesome to see the world’s greatest golfer go out and be magnificent again?