2010 British Open: Rooting for John Daley Over Tiger Woods

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Published: July 16, 2010

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Two scores: Six under and five under. The players with those two scores from Thursday's first round of the Open Championship at St. Andrews Golf Course are even closer than their scores would suggest. 

First, lets look at the golf.

Tiger Woods has won two British Open's here. The first coming in 2000. Woods shot an astounding nineteen under par. His first British title came in the midst of the "Tiger Slam."

Woods' second open victory at St. Andrews came five years later in 2005. This on the heels of Woods swing reinvention, after going two years without a major title. 

While Daly has only won two major championships. First, came the PGA Tour Championship in 1991. Four years later, his Claret Jug at St. Andrews. Daly shot six under par, en route to a playoff victory.

Both players claim St. Andrews as their favorite course.

As it should be for all who play the game.

The course however, does hold an advantage for both men.

Woods and Daly are both long hitters, yet they seem to find trouble while driving off the tee. The fairways' width at the Old Course allows for Daly and Woods to be more aggressive, something neither has distaste towards.  

Then, there is their temperament.

Daly's on-course antics are no secret. Throughout his career he has been drunk or high while playing many European and PGA Tour events.  Daly is also famous for walking of the course at any point during a bad hole, round or tournament.

Despite his seemingly calm demeanor, it is easy to spot the flaws in Woods composure.

Any tick of camera, or flash of a bulb, and Woods concentration is broken. While Woods' caddie, Stevie Williams, is doing most of the barking at spectators and media. He is merely serving as a mouthpiece for the things Woods wishes he could say.

Then there is the club-slamming.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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