The challenge was simple, if hefty. Those at the business end of the Honda Classic field had somehow to upstage Tiger Woods, whose standing as the only show in town was endorsed further by the claiming of colossal Sunday galleries. Tiger Mania is back.
The alternative storyline proved decent enough. After a tie at eight under par a play-off ensued between Justin Thomas, seeking a sixth PGA Tour title since the start of last year, and Luke List, who was chasing a first. Thomas took one sudden-death hole to continue his stunning run.There was to be no dream scenario for Woods on this, his third PGA Tour start of the year. The 14-times major champion will be content with 12th place on reflection but this ferociously competitive animal offered frustration at not adding an 80th tour title to his CV.
Given the circumstances, such success would have been extraordinary. “I feel very happy the way I played the entire week,” Woods insisted. “I gave myself a chance at it. I know it’s been a long time but I remember how to do this.”
Source :- theguardian
The alternative storyline proved decent enough. After a tie at eight under par a play-off ensued between Justin Thomas, seeking a sixth PGA Tour title since the start of last year, and Luke List, who was chasing a first. Thomas took one sudden-death hole to continue his stunning run.There was to be no dream scenario for Woods on this, his third PGA Tour start of the year. The 14-times major champion will be content with 12th place on reflection but this ferociously competitive animal offered frustration at not adding an 80th tour title to his CV.
Given the circumstances, such success would have been extraordinary. “I feel very happy the way I played the entire week,” Woods insisted. “I gave myself a chance at it. I know it’s been a long time but I remember how to do this.”
Source :- theguardian
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