Back to the Future - Tiger Woods 2015

You would be hard pressed to find even a casual PGA fan that wouldn't argue that at one point, Tiger Woods had the game of Golf by the fingertips. When he wasn't atop the leaderboard, you would hear more rumbles of "Where's Tiger" than "Who's actually winning" (and to some degree, this is still the case). Since then and in the wake of other off-course issues, Tiger Woods now finds himself a 39 year old 14 time Major winner nursing a few strains, bumps & bruises and looking to find his former self (on the course at least..) and make his comeback.

In that sense, once left to wonder, is Tigers former self good enough? Sounds crazy I know, but so long are the days where Tiger will have the tournaments won on the first tee based on his physical skills and dedication alone. You can't ignore what Tiger has done for the game of golf but if there is a comeback to be had, Tiger not only has to find his game from the glory days, but he would be foolish to think even if he does, Sundays would be a runaway victory. 

Believe it or not, Tiger has himself to thank for this. In essentially captivating the world and putting golf back on the map, Tigers fame gave rise to the now generation of Golfers looking to follow in the footsteps of their childhood idol and steal the headlines. McIlroy, Fowler, Johnson, Scott, Day, Spieth, Kaymer to name a few.

While many experts argue that Tiger is "finished" and that his fall from immortality was inevitable, others see Tiger primed for a second act in 2015 and after all, who doesn't like a good comeback story. I can't say that Tiger is down for the count. Also can't say I'm pulling for the guy to be a lifer on the DNP list plagued with injuries. What I can say though is that IF Tiger is able to return back to his former self, there are a gauntlet of young talented players that are primed to steal his thunder and one is left to wonder - will the Tiger of old be good enough to dethrone the new era field that now stands in his way of Major #15..? Golf season is again upon us! Chapter 1: The Masters - April 9th