The world’s top-ranked player is set to tee it up at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, a course where he’s had historic success. But Tiger Woods’ struggles could open the door for Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood or a surprise winner, writes Waggle Room’s Ryan Ballengee.
2010 U.S. Open Preview: If Not Tiger Woods At Pebble Beach, Then Who?
In the Catholic faith, every 50 years is a jubilee year for the Church. The year marks a renewal of the faith community. It allows for the cleansing of sins of any believer who walks through the pathways to sacred places, like cathedrals. The jubilee is an opportunity to rejuvenate and refocus.
For the sport of golf -- particularly in the American national championship -- Pebble Beach represents that sacred tradition. The United States Golf Association has made a commitment to the Monterey seaside links since it first played host to the U.S. Open in 1972. Jack Nicklaus took the title that year, the next-to-last time he’d win that championship. Ten years later, the national championship returned. Nicklaus’ form did, too, but he fell short to rival Tom Watson, who won his lone U.S. Open on familiar ground. Another decade passed before Tom Kite survived to win the 1992 Open.
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