Tiger Woods has opted to get surgery again for that tricky left knee. After the stunning 18-hole playoff that ended in a tie with Rocco Mediate in the U.S. Open and the ensuing 19th hole of sudden death, Woods won the Open. Some including Tiger, have described the win two days ago as his best major win ever.
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.
