Did you watch any of the Honda Classic on Thursday? Tiger performed earlier than the printed window however Rory changed into featured. And it turned into in all likelihood an amazing thing it labored out that way.
Rory had the higher day with the aid of far. He shot a 63 (-7) at the same time as Tiger shot 71 ( 1).
Tiger had 3 birdies, 2 bogeys and a double. On the 2 par-5s -- which most humans recollect a degree of ways well Tiger's doing -- he turned into even for the day (1 birdie, 1 bogey).
Rory, by way of evaluation, had 7 birdies and no bogeys. It's the primary time he is had a bogey-free spherical at PGA National. And yes, he became -2 on the par-5s (2 birdies).
Is Tiger angry? I'd say it really is an excellent guess. Is Rory ecstatic? Oh sure... And he stated as lots:
"I've reached a factor now in which I'm very comfortable with the whole thing in my game and my swing," he said. "I'm seeing photographs the manner I want to peer them. When I try this, I experience like the scores are only a byproduct of all of the difficult paintings and making suitable swings."Rory's back to where he's just hitting shots. That's what he needs going into the majors. As we've seen in the past, Rory tends to press when he's not comfortable with his game.
Tiger's still looking to get his swing in form, which does not surprise me -- after all, he is nevertheless rebuilding his swing so it doesn't smash his knee and quit his profession upfront. That's no longer as easy as absolutely everyone seems to suppose it need to be. Personally, I may not be surprised if it takes another couple of years earlier than Tiger reaches the level of consistency both he and the rest folks assume. I don't think it'll take that long for him to get every other major, however getting his swing where he wants it is any other matter.
These struggles may also clearly workout in Tiger's desire. If he gets to the Masters without a win -- unlike closing 12 months -- his expectations will possibly be a bit decrease and he would possibly swing greater freely.
Of course, Phil's playing too and he shot even par... which tells us absolutely nothing about how well he'll play in the majors.
I guess each Tiger and Rory wish it were most effective that simple... ;-)
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