What matters is whether Woods can walk again without a limp and live a normal life. If he can play golf for fun, that’s a bonus. If he can come back to play competitively, that’s a mega-bonus.
The news of Tiger Woods’ car accident in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning generated a strong and passionate response from the golf community, the sport sharing their prayers and well-wishes to Woods.
Water comes into play on 12 holes, but the real defence of the golf course is found in the greens, which for member play can sometimes run as fast as 14 on the Stimpmeter.
Today's golfers make more than their predecessors, a fact that's quite evident if you spend any time perusing a PGA Tour star's social-media accounts. But it's always jarring to see just how much more they make. And at this point, Jack Nicklaus might want to look away.
In celebration of our sister publication Australian Golf Digest’s 50th anniversary, we’re revisiting the best literature and journalism we’ve ever published.
If this past week was any indication, should the USGA want a Teflon coating at Winged Foot from criticism, perhaps its best move is installing Nicklaus on the greens committee.
