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PLAYERS: Tiger Woods
When people think of Tiger Woods, they usually think of his 14 major championships, putting on that legendary green jacket, and sinking forty-foot putts as if they were only five feet.  What people most certainly do not think about is Tiger missing cuts in tournaments that should not be an issue at all.  I ask you, what exactly is wrong with Tiger Woods right now?  What can we blame his inconsistency on?  Is it all the pressure of the golf world for him to win tournaments?  Is it the added stress he has ever since he slipped up?  Whatever it is, Tiger needs to figure out these problems of his, and quickly at that. Being an avid Tiger Woods follower, I have been through thick and thin dealing with the commotion that is Tiger’s life.  Throughout my life I have witnessed Tiger’s amazing comebacks at Augusta and his numerous 300 plus yard drives as well as countless chip-ins that would be nearly impossible for the average golfer to imitate.  I have witnessed thousands of fans cheering ...
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