Tiger Woods Must Restore His Health to Avoid Tarnishing Legacy

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Published: August 9, 2014

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Tiger Woods doesn't remotely resemble the dominant golfer he once was. He may still be ranked 10th in the world, but his recent play really doesn't warrant a position in the top 50.

The 14-time major winner has struggled mightily since returning from back surgery, and based on his recent performances, he's in no condition to continue playing competitive golf. After watching his grimacing reactions following his reworked swing, the Golf Channel begged the appropriate question:



That painful performance resulted back-to-back scores of 74, leading to a total of six over par and another missed cut.

ESPN Stats & Info tweeted some telling statistics that allude to what Woods has become:



With that result now in the books, here's a look at Woods' tournament results since returning from back surgery: missed cut at the Quicken Loans National, placed 69th in the British Open, withdrew from the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and missed cut at the PGA Championship.

That certainly doesn't sound like a golfer who was once compared to the legendary Jack Nicklaus.

If Woods continues this trend, he not only risks tarnishing his own legacy, but due to his popularity, the sport of golf could suffer as a whole. After all, no matter your feelings on Woods, he remains the game's biggest draw.



There's only one solution to this quagmire: Woods must take the necessary time to step away from golf and ensure his health is fully restored before returning.

We all know Woods' desire to accumulate major wins—he would love to surpass Nicklaus' total of 18. However, in his current state, not only will he fail to emerge victorious in another, but he risks further damaging his back and possibly taking himself out of the game altogether.

So far, Woods has begun to take the correct path. According to Rex Hoggard of the Golf Channel, the former world No...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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