In the era know as the Tiger Woods Dynasty, occassionally we get a good playoff showdown. Tiger vs. Phil, Tiger vs. BJ Singh, Tiger vs. Rocco. Wait, what was that last one?
Tiger Woods vs. Rocco Mediate. You know, I watched from about 7 until 9 on and off, but did see Tiger's last 2 shots on 18. I'm still not sure how to pronounce "Mediate".
But those last two shots by Tiger should not have been necessary for a playoff. They should have been icing on the cake for the Open. Tiger never loses when leading on Sunday, so having to come down to 18 needing a birdie to tie it was a surpise to those of us who hadn't watched all day.
Also heartbreak for Lee Westwood, a relatively unknown English golfer, who was in the exact same position as Tiger coming to 18, needing a birdie to tie. His birdie putt went wide, causing him to take third in the Open and going home again, winless in a major championship.
I have seen one or two of these 18 hole playoffs, but can't recall seeing one with Tiger. I hope it's a good one, so I can see it off the DVR tonight.
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Westwood is an accomplished professional golfer. He's been a key player during Ryder Cups.