So, Tiger Woods gets shat upon for leaving the PGA Championship on Sunday night with a "clubhouse lead" over five world-class golfers who did, in the end (at least four of 'em), beat Tiger in the Monday finish (DLIII tied for forth with Tiger). "Tiger left early" blared the collective sporting press.
Phil Mickelson won the PGA by a stroke over two golfers. And, Phil was crowned Tiger's next challenger...we've heard this before, right? Phil beat Tiger by two strokes. Tiger tied for forth. Phil's a ten Major winner alright.
So, a week later, Tiger wins the NEC and much is forgiven. Wins by a stroke after some "difficulty"... $1.3 million in the cookie jar, preservation of #1 ranking, money leader, etc. Wins by a stroke, but he had much "difficulty."
But, no mention of Big Phil, right? The challenger, right? Big Easy. Lefty. Where was Phil at the NEC? Oh, Phil shot plus ten (+10). That's 17 strokes, kids...tied for 51st. Fuck!
