If you are a big fan of sports that are not shown as frequently on major networks, you can probably get a lot of use out of some of the programming options offered at websites like www.directstartv.com. For example, some of these options can gain you access to channels specifically geared toward bringing you all of the golf coverage you could possibly want. This will allow you to watch even some of the smaller tournaments that may not be shown on CBS or ESPN. Additionally, you can enjoy, essentially, 24/7 analysis on the sport’s biggest events and happenings. For example, if you weren’t paying attention on Sunday the 4th, you may want to catch up on the latest news; because, it appears, Tiger Woods may be back.
Entering this past weekend’s Chevron tournament, Tiger Woods was riding a two year streak without a single tournament victory, following his extremely well-documented personal life collapse roughly two years ago. Woods has been criticized for off-the-course issues, has lost endorsements, took some time away from the sport, and battled injuries, all the while putting together a performance that was significantly below average for arguably the greatest golfer ever to walk the earth. So, there’s a reason all eyes were turned on the relatively small Chevron tournament when Woods entered the final day within striking distance of the title.
Throughout the day, Woods and Zach Johnson battled back and forth, neither ever gaining much ground on the other. It became clear after just a few holes that this championship would come down to Woods and one other man, giving Tiger an opportunity he hasn’t had very often in the last two years: to prove he still has what it takes to take Sunday. In the end, while he didn’t necessarily possess the same terrifying swagger he once seemed to have on final charges, Tiger had what it took – he birdied the last two holes, one with a great put on 17, to take the tournament, his first win since his career and personal life took their turn for the worse.
Of course, all of this begs the question that golf fans have been salivating over for two years: is Tiger back? Whether you root for him or not, and whether you care or don’t care about his personal life, there is simply no denying that the possibility of a return to prominence is extremely significant for the sport of golf. On the 17th and 18th holes at the Chevron, Tiger seemed a bit nervous and uncomfortable – even, almost, self-conscious. Yet when his final put went in to secure his victory, Tiger let loose an all-too-familiar roar that signaled at least a possibility that this win represented a turn back toward dominance. There are no guarantees – but every other professional golfer will feel a bit less comfortable Monday morning.