ORLANDO, FL - Tiger Woods limped his way to another tour victory on Sunday, needing a 25 foot putt to birdie the final hole and beat 45 year old journeyman Bart Bryant. The win capped off a disappointing weekend that began with Woods having to post a 66 on Saturday just to make the final pairing. The Tournament marks the second time this season that Woods has won by only one shot.
"He's starting to look a little average is you ask me." said NBC golf antagonist Johnny Miller. "If he's not winning by double digits, he's playing like a real hack."
Even Tiger's caddie, New Zealand native Steve Williams, laments about better times. "In 2000-01, Tiger was putting unbelievable; his putting was amazing," Williams said. "He didn't hit the ball anywhere near like he hits it now. I don't even compare the two, to be honest with you."
Some experts believe the slump is why Woods has only played in three PGA events so far this year. "I think deep down he realizes that he probably can't win every tournament by seven shots." said Hewitt Bryan of the Golf Channel. "If he pushes it too hard, he may actually lose."
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