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Greg Norman despite off course troubles and other distractions in his life. is still relevant, especially when it really appeared that he was not. Norman is the current leader in the British Open; no one expected him to be there. Perhaps Tiger’s misfortune is Norman’s gold and he has mad his way to the top of the leader board with two rounds to go. But with Normans past (he has a tendency to choke), we will all have to collectively take a deep breath and see how this will play out.

Still it is refreshing to see an elder statesman like Norma, make one final run for glory at the British Open, where golfing in never a cake walk and you earn every round by playing strategically to the top of the leader board. It is ironic that Norman 53, considered the British Open more of w warm up for the British Senior open. Although the accolades may be way to premature, Norman finished Friday as the clubhouse leader at 1- under par, It is still a remarkable achievement for a golfer who in most respects has lost relevance.

So as Norman surprising stays in the final final two round and restores his relevance, we will bask in the history if it and know that this is golf being elevated to the excitement level that Tiger Woods demands. That says that his influence is so striking on the game the people still follow it, despite his absence.

Si we have unexpected dram a the British Open and we can all root for Norman to pull it off. It will make for good coverage over the weekend for fans and great hype for the game.

When Tiger Woods sank a twelve foot putt that forced a sudden death 17 hole playoff on Monday at the US Open, we we amazed; but then not amazed. To be truthful it was par for the course for Woods; we’ve seen it all before .

Tiger continues to amaze us with his play; this time playing on a gimpy knee, that appeared to give out n him more than once doing the US open. But for Woods this is the way he operates.

The opponent of the week or should I say victim; a different one emerges for each tournament. Wood is the Harlem Globetrotters, the rest of Golf are the Washington Capitols. Inevitably it’s which one of the Nationals will be served up for defeat today?

That is how dominant Tiger Woods is over the game of Golf. No one else is as consistent as a winner than, Woods. He was born to play golf and golf was born for him to play it.

That’s what Golf is all about and where Woods has taken it. He has forced other golfers to elevate their games and that alone has driven the tremendous popularity of Golf. Now Woods knee injury is affecting an entire industry that depends on his drawing power. Television networks depend on Woods as a draw for higher ratings and the ability to charge more for television spots.

Golf resorts and venues depend on Woods, to bring in more money and notoriety. Spectators, Corporate Sponsorships, and attract world class golfers are all on the line. When there is no Tiger there is Less money. So that is the problem with Tiger out for Knee surgery. Literally thousands of dollars will be lost until his return.