Y.E. Yang upsets Tiger Woods at PGA Championship

Monday August 17, 2009 | 09:40:16 am 135 words, 19173 views

Y.E. Yang came from behind to upset Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship Sunday. It was the 37-year-old Yang’s first major, and the first by an Asian-born golfer …

“This might be my last win as a golfer,” Yang, who won this year’s Honda Classic, told reporters. “But it sure is a great day. It means the world right now.”

Woods had never lost a major going into the final round with the lead. His putting let him down at Hazeltine National …

“I played well enough to win the championship,” Woods told the media. “I did not putt well enough to win the championship today. I didn’t get it done on the greens, and consequently, I didn’t win the tournament.”

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Comment from: Dallas Cowboys Picks [Visitor] · http://www,pickingpros.com/nf/dallas-cowboys-picks.html

SHOCKING. Great to watch but it just shows tiger is human finally. Still the greatest closer of all time, tiger will be back with some fire at the fed ex cup.

Permalink 08/17/09 @ 13:48

Comment from: singlegolfclubs [Visitor] · http://www.i-need-golf-equipment.com/html/single_golf_clubs.html

So, Eldrick is a very talented golfer, but even the best pros sometimes don't win. It's not a measure of anything except how well Yang played.

Permalink 08/31/09 @ 11:01

Comment from: golf guy [Visitor] · http://fixmygolfswing360.com/

I would have to agree with that.

Permalink 09/07/09 @ 21:44

Comment from: Golf Ball Pro [Visitor] · http://www.golfballnut.com

Everybody has there times and this was Tigers hes still the greatest.

Permalink 11/16/09 @ 09:24

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