Tiger Woods didn't come from behind to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont. And you know what this means towards his legacy? You know what it proves about Tiger as a closer?

Absolutely nothing.

Anyone who tries to equate the fact that Woods has not come from behind on the last day to win any of his 12 majors with some internal Tiger failing is more messed up than Lindsay Lohan and Mel Gibson put together. Yes, Tiger finished second for the second straight major. Yes, he didn't pull off the final round push for the second straight major. That happens to the all-time greats. Woods is going to get some seconds and ties for second because he always gives himself a chance to win. Don't forget that Jack Nicklaus had 19 of these runner ups and nobody's doubting Nicklaus' clutch guts.

Tiger is still the greatest golfer of all time. He's still going to blow by Nicklaus' 18 majors, the only record that matters in golf.

You don't think Tiger is clutch? Take another look at that par putt he made on 17 to give himself a chance to force Angel Cabrera into a playoff by going for birdie on the toughest hole at Oakmont (No. 18). Or look at his putt on 15.

Woods showed plenty of steel nerves, as always, Sunday. He was playing another ridiculous USGA setup that turned another major into a dartboard toss and he still gave himself a chance on the 72nd hole. That's as clutch as it gets.

Don't forget to check out BTuck's on-site reporting of the final round on the front of WorldGolf.com. No one's given you more complete coverage of this Open than Tuck, even if he seems to be campaigning for his own blue blazer with his insane Goldilocks and The Three Bears claim that Oakmont was "just right.".

For Tim McDonald's upcoming predictably offbase blog on how Tiger Woods cannot close, stay tuned to TravelGolf.com Monday morning.

For the best golf on the planet - and the most clutch athlete in the universe - keep your eyes on Tiger.

Everyone might want to take a look at Tiger's finishes in the last four majors too: First, first, second, second. Yeah, this guy has trouble closing. About as much trouble as Wilt Chamberlain had getting a date.

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