It's Only A Matter Of Time

Charl Schwarztel did what no other player has ever done previous at the Masters, birdie the remaining four holes to walk away with the green jacket.

However, what might have proven to be more insightful to golfing future then Schwartzel's win, was Tiger's "comeback". Yes Tiger still came up short, yes he still hasn't won that major while coming from behind, and yes according to "Tiger" standards he choked on the back nine. If I was on the Tour, I would be worried that the only thing that stood between Tiger roaring back and taking the Masters were a few puts that were within ten feet. Because if that is all that is standing between Tiger and his old self then it won't be long.

Lets go back a little bit. Remember when Tiger first left the game of golf for his "personal" issues. Then and upon his return Tiger surpassing Nicklaus for 18 career majors was put into question. And after the first full year of Tiger playing, his own talent and greatness in the game of golf was also questioned. Obviously Tiger was not what he once was but that's what happens when you take time off. It took Michael Jordan a year and a half before he got back to championship form after his first stint away from basketball.

The point is, Tiger is gaining his stride and he still has plenty of time to cement his legacy. He is only 35 years old and only four majors away from tying the great Jack Nicklaus. Oh and by the way, Nicklaus won his last major at the age of 46. You better believe Tiger is capable of winning one at that age to if his knee doesn't fall apart by then. Tiger has roughly a decade left, give or take a few years possibly, to win four or more majors. He is gaining his stride, and it's only a matter of time.