Tiger Woods: Love Him or Hate Him, He’s Wonderful for the World of Sports

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Published: April 9, 2011

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He's baaack!

The greatest golfer in the world, arguably the greatest athlete anywhere at one time, has sustained his fall from grace and is back to dominate his sport.

He was doubted by the so-called experts, discounted as a serious contender for the crown jewel of golf, The Masters.

But Tiger didn't listen to all the white noise coming from the talking heads; he got his head on straight and started to regain his signature swagger Friday afternoon.

Woods began began the day minus-one, six shots back from the lead in 14th, and he started birdie, birdie, bogey.

It looked all too familiar to his recent ridiculous play.

But the Tiger was again on the prowl, he dropped seven birdies from holes 8-18, finishing fabulously while reminding the young guns they are mere pea shooters. Tiger is a weapon of mass destruction, capable of demolishing adversaries on the way to the top.

As Woods dropped his ninth birdie of the day on 18, he slowly fist-pumped as the crowd went wild for their favorite Tiger.

Goosebumps aplenty could be found in Augusta, Ga., and all around the country for that matter at that point.

Undoubtedly, Woods felt an adrenaline rush as he sank the putt, hopefully with it came a flood of memories from when Tiger couldn't be beaten.

And really, Woods' story is interesting and compelling for the most die-hard sports fanatic to the people who aren't even concerned with what sport the man plays.

When it comes to celebrity, there are two things Americans love; building up people to god-like creatures, and tearing them down to bring them back to earth after we've elevated their status.

Tiger is a classic example; not only was he absolutely blowing out any competition that came his way, he was only a baby when he first arrived on tour.

And on top of all that, Woods, the mixed-ethnicity, larger-than-life figure was b...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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