This is what happens when the proverbial bar is raised. Serious competitors practice harder, eat more sensibly, get in better physical condition. Seriously, you could take 20 guesses and never figure it out . . . The notorious sourpuss was crackin' jokes like he was Chris Rock on Wednesday afternoon, his outlook positively sunny. You don't have to wonder why.
Tiger is why.
Monty can't win big tournaments with a tire around his middle. Dropping 20 was mandatory. It changed everything and probably improved his chance of seriously competing in this sweat chamber. And there's no point in doing one's job in public if you don't have good self-esteem. And the crowd notices it.