Monday, March 30, 2009

Sheer Will

For all those Tiger fans out there, yesterday's win by Woods at Arnold Palmers' tournament was yet another example of why this guy has been and continues to be the best ever (sorry Arnold).

One of the commentators noted during the closing holes of the tournament, as Woods pulled off a couple of long distance [par] saves to stay in the game, that Woods father taught him that you can "will" things to happen in life. Well, Woods on the 18th hole showed his stiff spine as he sunk a tournament winning put from roughly 16 feet.

I also heard the commentators mention how good of a technocrat the runner up was at the sport - in other words, he has learned the sport's in and outs very well. But what ultimately seperates Tiger and all the other GREATs from all those who fall by the wayside, as did this guy, is that he has not only the athletic skills and technical knowhow, but moreover, the sheer "will" to win.

How does this relate to everday life you may ask? Simply put, sometimes skill and knowhow are not enough; you have to have an internal "will" to be better, do more and dig deeper to achieve your goals, especially in the toughest times.


Tiger thrills at Bay Hill with winning putt on 18
By Doug Ferguson of the Associated Press

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/30/AR2009033000225.html?hpid=artslot


Tiger Woods drove away from Bay Hill wearing the navy blue blazer traditionally awarded to the winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He is more interested in a jacket of a different color, but this was a good start.

Next stop, Augusta National.

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