Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia: A Tale of Converging Paths

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Published: May 11, 2013

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The first time Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia challenged each other in a meaningful tournament, Tiger won the battle but Sergio stole the stage. Since that memorable tussle at the 1999 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club, however, Woods has owned the game’s spotlight while Garcia has wilted under it, failing to discover the full measure of promise he appeared to have.

Saturday at The Players Championship, the rivalry has the opportunity for a grand renewal as the two are paired in the final group at TPC Sawgrass with continued dominance on Tiger’s mind and a level of redemption at hand for Garcia.



Following a solid opening 68 on Thursday, Sergio carded the round of the day Friday with a hot-putting seven-under 65 that earned him the solo lead at the halfway point at 11-under par. Playing a group behind Garcia, Tiger kept pace with a second straight 67 to finish the second round at 10-under, earning him the Saturday date with Sergio.

While this pairing isn't in a major championship, it certainly has sparked memories of the terrific battle the two staged at Medinah in 1999. There, Woods was establishing himself as the world’s best player and Garcia was showing the stuff to make him a significant challenger to that title even at the tender age of 19.

Playing a group apart, Woods enjoyed a comfortable lead over Sergio midway through the round only to see the Spaniard come roaring back to get within a shot of Tiger with a hole to play.

Woods made some crucial putts down the stretch to win his second major title, but it was Sergio who got the attention with a flamboyant style and youthful energy that hadn't been seen since fellow countryman Seve Ballesteros many years before.

In fact, Sergio's legendary shot from the base of a tree on 16 in that final round is still talked about today.



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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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