Mike Weir beats Tiger Woods in Presidents Cup

Sunday September 30, 2007 | 16:44:57 161 words, 8210 views

MONTREAL - Mike Weir did today what few have done: Survive a Tiger Woods comeback.

Trailing by one stroke with two holes to play, Weir held on to beat Woods 1-up in what was today’s most highly anticipated match-up.

Woods was down by as many as three points, but went on a torrid run on the back nine, winning four or five holes. But Woods could not close the deal on the 17, barely missing his birdie putt. Weir stepped up and made birdie.

On 18, the first time Woods had played the hole this week, his drive found the tall grass near the water. He ended up in the green side bunker in three. With Weir 15 feet from the pin, Woods needed to hole his chip. He nearly did, the ball stopped a foot short of the hole.

Woods then conceded the match.

“I had to play my absolute best today to beat him. It was a heck of a match,” Weir said.

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Comment from: ronmon [Visitor] · http://mon

I believe, condescendingly, that the term in match play is "hole," not "stroke." After a hole is won, lost or halved, stroke deficits or advantages matter not at all. However, Weir played well, and Woods played like poop, at least on the front nine. I believe that, had his match mattered, he would have played with greater focus. Knowing that his teammates were doing the job, he subconsciously let his guard down, allowing Weir to steal the match.

Permalink 2007-09-30 @ 20:27

Comment from: The Armchair Golfer [Visitor] · http://armchairgolfblog.blogspot.com

The match didn't matter? With Tiger's record in team competitions, I certainly think it mattered to him. Plus, Woods doesn't like to lose. At anything.

If it didn't matter, then why did Tiger even bother to fight back in the match? He was three down and erased the lead and went one up. Didn't that take focus?

I don't understand why some insist on making excuses for Tiger when he loses, which is seldom. Weir won today. Give him credit.

Permalink 2007-09-30 @ 21:00

Comment from: Bruce Stasch [Member] · http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/golf-gear-news

Go Armchair Golfer! Tiger never, ever let's his guard down, goes soft or coasts. This is soon to be the greatest golfer that every played the game and taking a day off isn't how he does things. Mike Weir, in front of his hometown Canadian fans, just had a better day.

Permalink 2007-09-30 @ 22:07

Comment from: K-mac [Visitor]

Tiger Woods- Greatest golfer ever- probably. You cannot possibly get to that level without incredible concentration and a fierce competitive streak. He just never gives up. He was beaten (barely) today by a game competitor. Give weir the credit.

Permalink 2007-09-30 @ 23:44

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