"There is no doubt that whatever happens next in the career of Tiger Woods, he will still be regarded as the greatest golfer of this generation, that is in no doubt. But what is in doubt is the aura of invincibility that has enveloped everything Tiger has done in golf for more than a decade. His singled minded focus, determination and mental strength have always been phenomenal as he has blazed a trail which has left rivals seemingly only playing for second.
An aura of invincibility is not unique to Tiger, with many examples of sporting greats appearing unbeatable in the past. Opponents would be defeated mentally, even before the competition had started and this reverence would only heighten the powers of the superstar and build the aura further. The aura increases further not only by the results or shots taken, but also by the demeanour, personality and actions in and out of the sporting arena all of which are deliberately managed.
People have long searched for a chink in Tiger’s armour, and inevitably the day came when the famous red shirt and a final round lead was not enough to secure victory, leading to a deserved win by Y.E. Yang at the PGA Championship, a one off perhaps?
But as further chinks appear (or resurface), and with recent transgressions coming to light, the aura of invincibility may begin to slip as people see Tiger has more to focus on in his life than just golf, and realise that he is after all just a human, who makes mistakes and has things that go wrong like the rest of us. Unfortunately for Tiger this means that like animals with a scent of blood, his opponents on the golf course will be desperate for a shot at the wounded champ, and will be lining up to take him on, and whilst some battles he may win, the days of one man dominating golf may well be over."
What do I really think... I still love Tiger!
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