Woods in Full Flow: It’s Britain v/s America at the Augusta Masters
The top of the leader board at the Masters feature a Brit and an American making it a fight between America and Britain as the moving day(the day before the final round when golfers jockey for position on the leader board) begins at the Masters.
Ian Poulter from England and Lee Westwood are tied up for a first at 8 under par. Following them are Phil Mickelson, Ricky Barnes, Anothony Kim and Tiger Woods.
Woods continued his good form in his first major appearance in competitive golf ever since his personal crisis broke out.
He followed his opening round 4-under-par 68 with a two –under-par 70 yesterday. He believes that his intense practice sessions with coach Hank Haney helped him reach such levels of consistency.
On the other hand insiders’ claim that his arrogance has helped in both ways – one it has ensured that he doesn’t miss a shot. Likewise his lack of practice in earlier tournaments ensured that he practiced hard enough with his coach to perform at his best.
As veteran Masters reporter David Westin of the Augusta chronicle says:
“Luxury? That makes it sound as if Woods were being denied the ability to play. Not the case. He(Woods) made the decision to sit out. He caused the problems that led to his self-imposed break. Don’t make it sound like you were a victim, Tiger.”
For Woods, Augusta has been supportive and professional to Woods along with his co players. If anything, it has only been the press that has been critical of Woods. For the fans, it seems that they are the least bothered about “the scandal”. They are only interested in their favorite players play and perform and see some of the world’s best golfers in action. Woods has also not disappointed and looks set to create history once again.
