Monthly Archives: December 2006

The last word

Quote of the day “I knew starting the day I would have to shoot 5 or 6 under to win. Maybe that’s why you never play well when he’s there because you try too hard to shoot a score.” _ … Continue reading

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By the numbers

The par-3 eighth hole at Sherwood Country Club statistically was the toughest of the week, averaging .297 strokes over par, while the par-5 11th was the easiest, at .375 under par. … Tiger Woods tied for third in the field … Continue reading

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Like father, like son?

When Tiger Woods walked into a news conference following his victory Sunday, a reporter handed him a piece of paper on which there was a story from the satirical Web site “The Onion” with a headline that read “Tiger Woods … Continue reading

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Long gone

John Daly entered the weekend at the Target World Challenge in a tie for sixth, his sights set on a paycheck larger than the $192,134 he made in 21 starts on the PGA Tour this season. But the fan favorite … Continue reading

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Why Tiger’s No. 1

Tiger Woods offered a rare look into his psyche after his victory. Saturday, when asked whether his passion to win had been instilled by his late father, Woods admitted to having “the mentality of a football player playing golf.” Sunday, … Continue reading

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Perfect 10

After winning Sunday, Tiger Woods has finished first or second in his past 10 72-hole stroke play events.

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Hitting it thin to Vin

Seen Sunday sitting in a director’s chair in his backyard at Sherwood Country Club was longtime Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully.

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Bengal fans

On someone’s backyard fence, high above the par-3 eighth hole, was an orange sign with black stripes that simply read “GO TIGER.”

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First-tee jitters?

Ever wonder what pro golfers talk about on the first tee as they’re waiting to play? Tournament host Tiger Woods and Paul Casey were discussing the color of their clothes Sunday. Tiger, of course, was wearing his traditional Sunday red.

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Sky blue

With apologies to Perry Como, the bluest skies you’ve ever seen aren’t in Seattle today, they’re over Thousand Oaks. As the first group in the final round of the Target World Challenge at Sherwood Country Club takes the tee, there … Continue reading

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