British Open 2014: Storylines to Watch Heading into Day 3 in England

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Published: July 19, 2014

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As the eyes of the globe settle on Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, a game of king of the hill is set to get underway.

Much to the chagrin of most, and especially the brass who run the PGA, it is not Tiger Woods atop the hill as the final rounds of the 2014 Open Championship get going.

In fact, he's lucky to even be in the picture.



No, the king is Rory McIlroy, hot on the heels of history. Those behind him make for an interesting bunch, rounding out two rounds this weekend that qualify as can't-miss action, something that has not come along very often as of late.

 

The Unraveling of Tiger Woods



Primarily responsible for the sport's dip in popularity because he alone drives ratings, Woods was back and confident on Thursday for Round 1. It was a triumphant return, to say the least, as he at one point hit on five birdies in six holes and ended with 10 of 14 fairways and 14 of 18 greens.

Many were inclined to point to Woods being back to form, as ESPN Stats & Info astutely showcased:



The brief stint with competitiveness would end, though, on Day 2. Woods began Friday with a double bogey, followed up with a bogey and even shot a triple bogey on 17.

In fact, his only birdie came on the final hole, a clutch, tournament-saving shot that saved him from missing the cut.

For just a brief moment, Woods had the look of a player who was finally healthy, which in turn allowed him to get back to his dominant ways. Except historically speaking, this is the same charade he has put on in England since 2007, as ESPN.com's Bob Harig perfectly laid out in digestible form:



As someone who has not won a major in six years, has not played in one in 11 months and entered the tournament with just two serious rounds under his belt over the course of the last four months, Woods has a lot to a...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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