Tiger back for the Masters!!!!

[Sports Guy]

http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=4999991

Hell yea! I am surprised he isn't playing in a warm up tourney first but I am really glad he is coming back.

I knew he would be back for the Masters but I am surprised he isn't at least playing in the Tavistock Cup first.

[AgentOrange]

I hope he wins it

[Sports Guy]

I hope he wins it

So do I...He has a real chance at winning the grand slam this year.

[AgentOrange]

So do I...He has a real chance at winning the grand slam this year.

You think he can run the table after coming back cold?

[Sports Guy]

You think he can run the table after coming back cold?

I think he has a chance...Obviously, the Masters is the one where he could be in a lot of trouble.

I think he will win the US Open and the British Open, assuming he is able to play and practice on a normal basis.

[AgentOrange]

I think he has a chance...Obviously, the Masters is the one where he could be in a lot of trouble.

I think he will win the US Open and the British Open, assuming he is able to play and practice on a normal basis.

I guess you are right. He hired Hank Haney back for his swing coach. I am sure this will help him prepare. I hope he can do it.

[RHall31]

So do I...He has a real chance at winning the grand slam this year.

No Chance. Well, little chance he wins the Slam. Waaayyyy to many distractions for him to be able to really focus like he would need to win all four.

[Hooded Viper]

I think those thinking he is just going to come in and win a major after not having played since last year are a little out of touch. Hell he hasn't even won a major since the 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines. No way he wins the Masters with all of the turmoil that he is going through.

Obviously Tiger is still Tiger and can win any tournament at any time but he isn't superhuman and isn't as dominating as he used to be. Now he is still the best golfer in the world and capable of winning but the field of youngsters is starting to catch up to him.

[Sports Guy]

No Chance. Well, little chance he wins the Slam. Waaayyyy to many distractions for him to be able to really focus like he would need to win all four.

We will see...The big obstacle is the Masters.

As I said, if he is able to practice and play like he always has, he will win the US and British Opens.

So, the question is, can he be ready for the Masters and can he win it?

I don't like his odds but if anyone could do it, its him.

If he wins the Masters, I am going to say he wins the grand slam...No way he is winning the first 3 majors and then losing the pGA championship.

So, it comes back to him being able to practice and play on a regular basis.

[TGO]

We will see...The big obstacle is the Masters.

As I said, if he is able to practice and play like he always has, he will win the US and British Opens.

So, the question is, can he be ready for the Masters and can he win it?

I don't like his odds but if anyone could do it, its him.

If he wins the Masters, I am going to say he wins the grand slam...No way he is winning the first 3 majors and then losing the pGA championship.

So, it comes back to him being able to practice and play on a regular basis.

I think the British is much more of a crapshoot than you're letting on. That's the kind of tournament almost any one of the top ranked guys could win on any given weekend. Very heavily weather and course dependent.

I agree that if he wins the Masters after not playing for so long, things are looking pretty good for him. But no way can you bank on winning the British, even if you practice and play the lead-in tournaments.

[Hooded Viper]

We will see...The big obstacle is the Masters.

As I said, if he is able to practice and play like he always has, he will win the US and British Opens.

So, the question is, can he be ready for the Masters and can he win it?

I don't like his odds but if anyone could do it, its him.

If he wins the Masters, I am going to say he wins the grand slam...No way he is winning the first 3 majors and then losing the pGA championship.

So, it comes back to him being able to practice and play on a regular basis.

You are greatly overestimating his ability and underestimating the field. He has never won a grand slam before, in fact it hasn't been done since Bobby Jones in 1930 (And please don't give me the Tiger Slam crap!) and he is coming off the biggest scandal and shock to his personal life ever. Not to mention he is getting older and the field of golfers in today's game rivals if not exceeds the golden era of the late 70-80's when the likes of Nichlaus, Watson, Player, Trevino, Balesteros, Faldo etc. were playing. It is so tough to win a major and damn near impossible to win 4 in the same year when 100% mentally and physically, which Tiger can't possibly be currently!

[Sports Guy]

I think the British is much more of a crapshoot than you're letting on. That's the kind of tournament almost any one of the top ranked guys could win on any given weekend. Very heavily weather and course dependent.

I agree that if he wins the Masters after not playing for so long, things are looking pretty good for him. But no way can you bank on winning the British, even if you practice and play the lead-in tournaments.

Yes, weather can play a factor over there but he DOMINATES St Andrews.

[Sports Guy]

You are greatly overestimating his ability and underestimating the field. He has never won a grand slam before, in fact it hasn't been done since Bobby Jones in 1930 (And please don't give me the Tiger Slam crap!) and he is coming off the biggest scandal and shock to his personal life ever. Not to mention he is getting older and the field of golfers in today's game rivals if not exceeds the golden era of the late 70-80's when the likes of Nichlaus, Watson, Player, Trevino, Balesteros, Faldo etc. were playing. It is so tough to win a major and damn near impossible to win 4 in the same year when 100% mentally and physically, which Tiger can't possibly be currently!

As I said, its all about the Masters..I do not think he will win the Masters but if he does, I think he wins the Slam.

[RHall31]

We will see...The big obstacle is the Masters.

As I said, if he is able to practice and play like he always has, he will win the US and British Opens.

So, the question is, can he be ready for the Masters and can he win it?

I don't like his odds but if anyone could do it, its him.

If he wins the Masters, I am going to say he wins the grand slam...No way he is winning the first 3 majors and then losing the pGA championship.

So, it comes back to him being able to practice and play on a regular basis.

I agree. He's the only guy on the planet capable of playing well enough
and handling all the associated pressures.

I really think the family issues are going to hurt his ability to prepare like he would need to.

[TGO]

Yes, weather can play a factor over there but he DOMINATES St Andrews.

Fair enough, I forgot they were playing St. Andrews this year.