Best measure of Woods is when he has the lead
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Considering his reputation and record as golf’s greatest closer, those two might go hand in hand.
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Close calls at Carnoustie and Bellerive should at least be a reminder that Woods has never won a major when trailing going into the final round. He won all 14 of them from either the lead or a share of the lead, and his closing rate on the PGA Tour is astounding.
Woods is 43 2 when has the lead going into Sunday, and his record is 11 2 when he is tied for the lead.
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Whether he still has that mystique is moncler outlet still to be determined. That starts with him being the hunted, and not the other way around.