ole gray 16,966 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 More mental than anything IMO ..... I'm sure his back is toast but I'm betting his mental positive game is history. [emoji378] Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Callaway Epic Flash 10.5 Driver Callaway MAVRIK MAX 3 - wood Callaway Big Bertha 2019 4 & 5 hybrid Callaway Mavrik Max 6 hybrid Tommy Armour 845 MAX 7 - GW Irons Cleveland CBX 2 54 Degree SW Cleveland CBX Full-Face Wedge 58 degree Ping 2021 Fetch Putter with SuperStoke 3.0 Grip 2021 Official Reviewer: MotoCaddy M7 Link to post Share on other sites
Rtracymog 775 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Unfortunately, I think that he's done. He can't play back to back weeks. He can't travel long distances. You need to play events to get into playing shape and, at this point, he can't do that. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Cortex w/MGS Motore X F1 7X tipped 1" F5 17 degree hybrid w/Rogue Black 85X C300 Forged 3-5 w/C-Taper 130X FG Tour V6 5-6 w/C-Taper 130X Staff Model Blade 7-PW w/C-Taper 130X RTX4 52, 56, 60 w/S400 Tour Issue ER7 Link to post Share on other sites
Jmikecpa 12,896 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Had back surgery number 4 today. Really trying to pull for a comeback but getting harder and harder to see him being competitive on the tour. Quote In the Bag for 2021 Epic Max LS 10.5* AD TP 6x Rogue SZ 15* AD TP 7x Rogue SZ 18* AD MT 7x PXG 0311X Gen 2 23* AD DI 95x PXG 0311T Gen 3 5-6 KBS $ Taper 130 PXG 0311ST 7 - PW KBS $ Taper 130 PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy 50/10 KBS $ Taper 130 PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy 54/10 & 58/07 TTDG TI S400 Toulon Madison Stroke Lab 34" Link to post Share on other sites
jayjay0808 1,120 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Fourth back surgery? He looked so good at the Hero and once he started bulking up again his back was garbage. I wish he would stop hitting the gym. Trim Tiger at the Hero was what I loved Quote In my bag: Driver: Speedzone 10.5* lofted down to 9.0* Fujikura Atmos Black TS 6X Wood: Speedzone Tour Fujikura Atmos Black TS 7X Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: MIM Tour Irons 4-PW Project X 6.5 Wedges: MIM Black 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Tour B X Link to post Share on other sites
dang3rtown 966 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 FWIW... Tiger "bulks up" to protect himself. If he didn't, he would have been out of the game a lot earlier. His swing is just brutal on his body, being strong is his best shot at staying healthy. 1 Quote Driver: G 10.5* W/Tour Stiff 65g Ping Shaft Fairway Woods: Cobra F6 13.5*, F6 Baffler 16* Irons: Split Set- i200 3i - 7i , Ft Worth 15s, 8 (36), 9 (40), PW (44) Wedges: TK, 52* & 56* Putter: Sigma G Kushin Bag: Hoofer 5way Balls: TP5/X Link to post Share on other sites
Kor.A.Door 5,843 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I think what he is trying to do is to strengthen the supporting muscles around the back. Having multiple back surgeries won't matter much, the type of surgery he is having is likely to remove some of the scarring tissue, and also to remove any bone chips that may be causing some pain. My Mom and 3 brothers have had this same surgery, one of my brothers has had it done 2 times, the second was to clean out some bone pcs and scarring that we're sitting on the nerves that caused the pain. Anyway that last my take. I think he his done in professional golf, but he should be able to continue to play recreationally with his friends and family. Quote Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to post Share on other sites
Sparksjr 236 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I'm thinking he is about done as a well cooked pork roast simmering all night in a crock pot. He not only has some body parts that have worn out but his brain is not as strong as it once was. Golf is a mental game and some of the stuff he has been forced to deal with has played havoc on his confidence. He may surprise me and pull two or three wins out before turning fifty however I wouldn't bet the farm on it...... Firmly believe it's between his ears my friend. Even if the body gets fixed I don't think the cranium will Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29 WITB: Driver: 2017 M2 3/5 Woods: 2014 Big Bertha 4/5 Hybrids: Mashie+ Irons: Apex CF16 6-PW w/Recoil 110Wedges: RTX3 MB 48/54/58Putter: White Hot Pro #3 w/SS 2.0Ball: ​Z-Star Yellow Link to post Share on other sites
Shankster 26,612 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 He should play on the web.com tour so he can win a few matches to get his drive back... just saying I think he could handle most of those fellas. Great golfers, but throw him in the field it will be like his reign of terror days, everyone would cower at the sound of his name. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EthanSterlingPrice 1,302 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 4th back surgery and Spinal fusion to boot, sorry y'all that doesn't sound like a good deal. I don't know if he needs to try from a health standpoint myself. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Right Handed 4.5 handicap Driver: Nike Vapor Flex with Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki ZT60x5ct S-flex shaft and stock grip. 3-Metal: Nike VRS 15 degree with Mitsubishi Rayon tour issue Diamana S73x5ct X-flex shaft and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grip. Irons: Ben Hogan PTx 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46 degrees standard length and lie with KBS Tour-V stiff shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Wedges: Ben Hogan TK15 54, 58 degrees with KBS Tour-V X-flex shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Putter: Nike Method Converge B1|01 with Superstroke Flatso 2.0 grip. Link to post Share on other sites
ridgewalker 71 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I used to think Tiger could still win a couple majors, but then I realized his last major was almost 9 years ago now. I do hope he's able to come back and play well, and I don't mind hearing about him. But I do think it's unlikely he'll win another major. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silver & black 5,809 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 If nothing else, I hope this surgery alleviates his pain to where he can at least enjoy playing golf. I doubt he will ever be a force on tour again, but you never know.. Maybe he can resurrect his career on the Champions Tour when the time comes. I don't mind hearing about Tiger. The guy was/is an extremely important cog in the way this game has progressed over the last 20+ years. I don't really care about Tiger's personal life and what goes on in it. I'm interested In Tiger the golfer. We all got to witness greatness.... up close, for a long time. I doubt I will get see that again in my time. It was a hell of a ride! I wish Tiger well and I hope to see him be able to enjoy the game again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alfred480 31 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Hope he really takes his time to rehab properly and get his mental game in order. If he does that I think he has a shot at a few more wins. 1 Quote Alfred WITB: Driver: Nike Vapor Flex, 9.5 Degrees FW: Cobra F7, 14.5 Degrees Hybrid: Callaway X2Hot 19 Degrees UT Iron: Callaway Apex UT 18 Degrees Irons: 4-6i King Cobra LTD Pro CB Irons: 7-PW King Cobra LTD Pro MB Wedges: Cleveland RTX 3 50 MG, 58 FG Putter: Nike Method Link to post Share on other sites
ticleve2 0 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 For Tiger to play the level of golf that Tiger wants to play it can't be done with vertebrae fused together. He requires and needs a full range of motion. Hit and wince doesn't get it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1nflteam 8 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 No he is not done. This gives him the best option to get back on a competitive track. I have had the same series of surgery he has had. I have had 7 back surgery total. I knew this is where he had to go. I did not have the best doctors or the tech he had access to. he will be ok. Not the same never will be but we will see some golf again from Tiger, and he will win another major maybe senior tour but again none the less. 1 Quote WITB... never ending tinkerer so ya there's that. Link to post Share on other sites
tjh 7 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 No he is not done! He just signed new deals with Bridgestone and Taylormade. My guess is if he wants to get compensated fully, there is probably some language in those contracts stipulating minimum play requirements. Whether or not he "needs" the money is irrelevant. I don't see him walking away from these huge deals without exhausting every possibility. He will be back! But he will be a shell of his former self for sure..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrisinge 2 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 No way he is done. I've known several that had that surgery and were back to normal in less than 6 months. If he wants to compete at high level, he will 2 Quote Irons Taylormade Rocketballz Max std length and lie Stiff flexDriver Taylormade R15 10.5* Regular FlexDexterity = Right HandCentral TexasHandicap 22 and going down.Returned to playing golf after retirement. Play 3 times a week almost year round. Link to post Share on other sites
golfinnut 1,156 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 He's toast! Just pray he comes back to the Senior Tour .... if he's lucky. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TSi2 9* Project X HZRDUS RDX Smoke C3 setting Fairways: HZRDUS Smoke 13.5* & 19* C3 setting Driving Iron: U500 17* Fujikura Blue Ventus HB Velocore Irons: T300 4 & 5 iron, T200 6 - W Project X 6.0 1* up Wedges: SM7 48*, 52*, 56* Putter: Newport 2 Ball: 2020 ProV1 Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Earth to all Eldrick supporters, He's done regardless of the way you rationalize it. I don't care about his intellectual acuity, the body is worn out, there fore he doesn't have the ability to play championship golf! Pretty simple really. Or wish in one hand and crap in the other and see which gets filled the quickest! Quote Playtheblues merkezi2609@gmail.com Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 22,794 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 The guys on tour at one time were afraid of him. They are not anymore, respect him yes, fear him no. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
Sinewave 5 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Done for 2017. Beyond the physical realm that TW faces the more problematic issue for him is his psyche. The once fit and confident golfer had his personal life exposed in public and one suffers from that shame. Since we are all people before we're athletes it takes a clear mind to play well. Perhaps he's recovered from that episode in his life and he's trying to make amends. Fatherhood seems to be an important part of that recovery. Just maybe this last surgery will free him up to play in 2018. It's no fun trying to golf with a sore back as I've endured that challenge myself. Toss in TW's mulitple swing changes, erratic tee shots, a balky putter, and a yipsy short game and one has a hard time envisioning TW as a top ten pro. As a famous Yankees catcher once said, it ain't over 'til it's over. I'll go with Yogi and remain optimistic that time will heal all his mental and physical wounds to at least allow him to compete again. As much as we all love to play it would not be fun for any of us if we had that joy taken from us. I'm sure you just might be tuned in if TW mounts an '86 Nicklaus like moment in 2021. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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