I proved that last year. Woods actually was referring to his comeback at the Buick a year ago, when he trailed by nine shots after 36 holes yet still managed to win. This week he arrived for practice rounds at Torrey Pines before 7 a.m. both Tuesday and Wednesday, and fatigue showed throughout his first round. He bogeyed two of his first three holes, missed seven of 14 fairways and chastised himself continually. But that's just the way golf is sometimes.
Love knows that feeling, as well.
Still No. 4 in golf's world ranking, Love hasn't won a tournament in almost two years. No. 3 in the streak. Mickelson also has been victimized during Woods' run, finishing second by a shot at the NEC Invitational last August. Everyone is talking about Woods' streak, but Mickelson bristled at the suggestion that Woods was simply better when he played his best. Mickelson made seven birdies and an eagle Thursday, but also made three bogeys.