The State of the Tiger is Strong

Tiger Woods[The Sand Trap](http://thesandtrap.com/:) “Staring down his biggest rival in a final-round showdown, setting a scoring record, hitting shots no one else can hit, regaining his Number 1 ranking: all in a day’s work for Tiger Woods. Has the greatest player in the game today shaken off the slumpiness of his 2004 season? Is the artist formerly known as Eldrick ready to go on another epic run? Or is he just teasing us while complaining about the length of the PGA Tour season?

Let’s take a quick look at all the Woodsian news that Tiger has dropped on us this week.”

I’m betting that he’s back. I’ve been following [[Tiger]] since about 1995 when I read a headline in the SJ Mercury News: **Woods wins with Irons** about a young [[Tiger]] that was dominating the amateur circuit. Then as now, he’s too mentally strong and too talented to just kinda hang around. He wants immortality too much.

J minus 5 Days and Counting

Well, it’s my last week at my current job, and the new job awaits. I’m nervous and excited about the future. Thankfully, my current company is handling this very well and intends to have me consult for them as they get their product ready for FDA approval. This makes me feel good on many levels, including that it will give me a chance to make sure that everything I’ve done works properly so I don’t leave them hanging.

Woods returns to top of rankings

[BBC Sport | Golf | World Edition](http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/click/rss/0.91/public/-/sport2/hi/golf/default.stm:) “Tiger Woods wins the Ford Championship to reclaim the world number spot.”

Wow what a tournament. The finish was spectacular. The three wood from 300 yards! WOW. Welcome back to the top Tiger.

Doral Showdown: Woods v. Mickelson

Tiger Woods Phil Mickelson[The Sand Trap](http://thesandtrap.com/:) “Phil Mickelson vs. The Blue Monster’ ended in a TKO, with Phil Mickelson firing 64, 66, 66. But Sunday’s matchup is even better.

Tiger Woods fired a blistering 63, with a back-nine 30, and put the pressure on Mickelson, who managed to retain a two-stroke advantage going into the final round at the Ford Championship at Doral. Mickelson is at -20, Tiger’s at -18, and nobody else is closer than -14.”

Wahoo! I can’t wait. This should be a lot of fun… time to set the tivo!