I think it is actually good. Rivalries are great. But the larger context of his message was unmistakable. Dominance forces opponents to get better. 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.