Tiger's Comeback Turns Ugly at Augusta

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Tiger Woods’ comeback train made an unexpected stop in suck town this weekend, and there’s no telling how long the embattled star will be stuck there. After a huge showing at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Tiger was surprisingly one of the odds on favorites to win this year’s Masters. He had after all played some excellent golf in the months leading up to Augusta. But, instead of thrilling us with another win, inching him closer to the elusive all-time majors record, Tiger tied the worst 4-round score of his entire career. Consistency hasn’t been a trademark of the post-car accident Tiger, and the hype he garnered heading into this weekend should be a reminder of that. Tiger may have some stuff left in the tank, but we can no longer expect him to bring it on a weekly basis.

Bubba Busts His Major Cherry At The Masters

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It couldn’t have been a better setting for Bubba Watson to win his first major. Just weeks after adopting his first child, and on the anniversary of the resurrection of his Lord, the exceedingly religious Watson was in contention after 54 holes. Bubba came close to a major in 2010 at Whistling Straits, but ultimately lost a playoff to Martin Kaymer. Going into today’s playoff, thinking that a shot other than Louis Oosthuizen’s double eagle would be the shot of the tournament would have been blasphemy. But after Bubba’s tee shot landed him in the woods on the second playoff hole, he pulled off a shot that will rival any of the best shots in Masters history. A hook from the woods, 150 yards to fifteen feet. Perhaps some divine intervention is to thank. Congrats Bubba, you earned this one.