PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. An eventful week at The Players Championship has come to a close for Tiger Woods. Here are some thoughts and impressions from walking another loop alongside the man, who shot a 3-under 69 to tie for 11th: Woods got off to a red-hot start for a second straight day. While it wasnt a face-melting 30 on the front nine this time around, he did manage birdies on six of his first 12 holes to briefly grab a share of second place and get within four shots of eventual champ Webb Simpson. But the comeback attempt was undone by a pair of sand wedges: first on the 14th, where he made bogey despite an drive that left him 110 yards away in the middle of the fairway; and then the 17th, when he rinsed his tee shot and settled for a disappointing double.
Full-field scores from the The Players ChampionshipThe Players Championship: Articles, photos and videos
Despite the close, there were still plenty of positives given that Woods made the cut on the number. After the round, he professed that his ball-striking was even better than the game he had during Saturdays 65. I felt very comfortable with every facet of my game today, Woods said. I felt like I had control of it today. One of the keys to Woods turnaround on the weekend was his ability to, unlike last week, finally hole a few putts. He needed only 27 to complete each of his final two rounds. Its just a matter of seeing a couple go in, Woods said, and all of a sudden the lid pops off. Woods contrasted this near-miss with his close call at Bay Hill, when he was in the mix before pulling his tee shot out of bounds on the 16th hole during the final round. In his eyes, its apples and oranges. I hit it good all day long, he said. Its just the way it goes.
Woods shot 10 under on the weekend, but he still finished eight shots behind Simpson and four shots out of second place. After stringing together two of his best rounds of the year on a demanding test, he was left to wonder what if. If I would have had the game I had this weekend at the beginning of the week, I would have gave Webb a little bit of a run, he said. Woods remained non-committal about his schedule leading into the U.S. Open, but it seems likely hell tee it up next in three weeks at the Memorial Tournament. He also made it clear he hopes to qualify for the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in its final stint at Firestone Country Club, which will likely require him to get into the top 50 in the world rankings (He's 80th after this week). Ive won there eight times, and I would like to get there with one more chance, he said.
Who needs sleep? Poulter shoots 66 in Abu Dhabi after 34 hours of travel There was no more impressive score Wednesday in Abu Dhabi than Ian Poulter's opening 66.
Ian Poulter Shoots 66 in Abu Dhabi After 34 Hours Of Travel
ESPN's up-to-the-minute leaderboard of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. ESPN's up-to-the-minute leaderboard of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Latest Golf Videos.
U.S. Open: Past Results - PGATOUR.COM
Jul 19, 2018 · 16-year-old Thai goes ace-albatross in AJGA event. A 16-year-old Thai player made a hole-in-one and an albatross on consecutive holes in an American Junior Golf Association tournament
16-Year-Old Thai Goes Ace-Albatross in US Junior Golf Event
Tiger Woods (66) six back after 36 holes - golfchannel.com
Lakers guard Lonzo Ball won't play any more this season, tweets Shams Charania of The Athletic. Bell had a doctor's appointment today to get his left ankle examined, and both sides agreed that the best decision was to end his season early. The second-year guard hasn't seen any game action
Rahm Shuts Down the Schools | Frontpage Mag
You Oughta Know: Chappell eyes first PGA Tour win . Kevin Chappell leads by one stroke at the Valero Texas Open. Here's what You Oughta Know heading into the final round at TPC San Antonio.
You oughta know: duncan seeks rookie milestone | golf channel
Watch: Thomas' approach takes wild ride on CJ Cup greenSource: Golf ChannelPublished on 2018-10-18. Watch: Thomas' approach takes wild ride on CJ Cup green.
Valley Golf Center donating $1 for every round of golf played
International team member Anirban Lahiri had a rough start at the Presidents Cup on Friday.Lahiri began his four-ball round by snapping his opening tee shot into the water hazard on the left, and
Mozo leads NZ Women's Open by five after 8-under 64 - World
Report Ad
All McCarthy Tours. Small Groups. Get Your Tickets Now!
LPGA's new maternity policy to help players balance motherhood and work Source: The Golf Channel LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Mothers returning to the LPGA amid the tour's new baby boom need more help. Karine Icher lobbied hard last year for a revamping of the tour's maternity policy, and so did Sydnee Michaels.
LPGA's new maternity policy to help players balance
Closing birdie the lone bright spot for McIlroy (72) Rory McIlroy's closing birdie was about the only thing he did right during an opening 72 at the PGA Championship.
Closing birdie the lone bright spot for McIlroy (72)
UL International Crown Rd. 3 halted, but not certain when to
Graham DeLaet is sidelined with a back injury, and Friday evening he decided to use his time off to criticize the Match Play from the safety of his home.
Graham DeLaet says he's not a fan of round-robin Match Play
Presidents Cup wives and girlfriends at Liberty National. The Presidents Cup is dead. Here are 8 ways to revive it. Columns Who is the woman accompanying Tiger Woods at the Presidents Cup?
Tiger Woods sees no U.S. Ryder Cup hangover in 2019
0 Comments