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Doesn't a win take care of this, also?PGA tour rules say you must play in 12 events to keep your tour status.
Doesn't a win take care of this, also?
I don't understand the need for Tiger to be coy about his injury. Taking questions about the knee, but not answering them was annoying and ridiculous. He could have taken the stand that he would not answer questions and made a statement at a future date. If it is to prevent his opponents from finding out, that's bunk. This isn't football. Clearly Tiger enjoys his "tough guy" image.
If he had arthroscopic surgery as was stated originally, it likely would have been a slight tear of a ligament, meniscus or cartilage. Probably could have played golf within a month or less. If he had a complete ligament tear (depending on which ligament), it would likely have been three months or six months, depending on the severity. It surprises me that the Golf Channel or NBC did not bring in an expert to outline what the injury might be and what the impact would be on a golfer.
I am familiar with hockey injuries and if the injury were of the three month "flavour", the athlete would likely be skating slowly after about four weeks. They would undergo a two-month rehab process to build stability and strength back into the joint and likely play again around the three month mark.
Tiger's injury does not fit either timetable and I can't speculate on the stress his left knee gets versus playing in an NHL game. The "action" would be limited to his golf swing, rather than contact, changing directions, skating, shooting, etc....
I'm going to end up having to buy a mug and a thong...Sling do they come in double XL? I need room for the sock.
I don't understand the need for Tiger to be coy about his injury. Taking questions about the knee, but not answering them was annoying and ridiculous. He could have taken the stand that he would not answer questions and made a statement at a future date. If it is to prevent his opponents from finding out, that's bunk. This isn't football. Clearly Tiger enjoys his "tough guy" image.
If he had arthroscopic surgery as was stated originally, it likely would have been a slight tear of a ligament, meniscus or cartilage. Probably could have played golf within a month or less. If he had a complete ligament tear (depending on which ligament), it would likely have been three months or six months, depending on the severity. It surprises me that the Golf Channel or NBC did not bring in an expert to outline what the injury might be and what the impact would be on a golfer.
I am familiar with hockey injuries and if the injury were of the three month "flavour", the athlete would likely be skating slowly after about four weeks. They would undergo a two-month rehab process to build stability and strength back into the joint and likely play again around the three month mark.
Tiger's injury does not fit either timetable and I can't speculate on the stress his left knee gets versus playing in an NHL game. The "action" would be limited to his golf swing, rather than contact, changing directions, skating, shooting, etc....
Sweet Caps Jersey in your sig. I was at game 7 against the Flyers this year. Go Ovie.
On to Tiger, I don't expect to see him again until the Brittish. What concerns me is the huge rash of degenerative knee issues in sports. Athletes who rely on repetitive motion are starting to come up with injuries that can't really be fixed. Like mentioned early his knee has bothered him for a long time. I'm worried that this could be something that derails him completely. I've seen it happen to some of my favorite athletes. My fandom brings a plague to my favorite athletes it seems. I hope this doesn't spread to Tiger.
Eventually he was going to have to rework his swing--maybe that will just happen earlier than expected. Should be interesting to see what changes there are, if any.I agree, that normally, the type of injury we're seeing with Tiger usually takes out a wide-receiver for at least 1/2 a season if not the entire season. Basketball players always sit out a season or get red-shirted. I think the difference is Tiger doesn't have to run if he really doesn't want to. I mean, if he wants to be in his top physical condition, yeah, but it's not necessary for his game. So, I believe Tiger will eventually figure out a way to swing without as much power and still be highly competitive. That way he can continue his career.
Seriously, he doesn't need to drive it 365 on a Saturday during the Open, but he does. And that puts huuuge pressure on the guys he's playing with. Karrlson, had this childlike goofy smile on his face 1/2 the time from just watching Tiger hit the ball.
I really think he'll change things, or simply tone them down, so he can prolong his career. Either that, or he'll switch to lefty when he's 40!!
He'll be done for the season. But he'll be back for the fedex cup for sure. 10 million will make anyone come out of retirement. Even though the legend doesnt need it from his 100's of million dollar contracts, thats not the point. I swear he'll be back this season.