Is the Tiger Mystique Over?

[Geekoman]

He doesn't seem to be the threat anymore like he used to...always the dead on fav going into any tournament.

He seems to be just 'another' very good player.  What's up with that?

Jack N. and several other Greats never had a slump like this when they were at Peak age and performance.

Is it over?  Can he recover? 

I remember when Tom Watson went into a slump for about 3 years and when he finally Won and during the interview he stated, "After awhile it seems like your never going to win again".  Wonder if Tiger is going thru this?

Thoughts Gentlemen?

[idrive400yards]

I think that with everything he put himself thru, it caught up with him. Not having a clear mind, and lack of practice will do that. I don't think his mystique is over, but I do however, believe that the other players are no longer intimidated. Except for maybe Phil, as he had a chance NUMEROUS times to take over that elusive #1, and couldnt seal the deal. I'm thinking Steve Stricker will take it over before Phil does. JMO

[DeadRed]

I think that Tiger had an atomic bomb dropped on his life. All the media, all the attention of the world 24/7 after the real "tiger" came out. Not to mention the fact that he lost his kids. We all know how mental this game is. I dont need to keep listing the dump that was taken on his entire life. How could he play well during this? How could he focus? I think Tiger will be back, too much talent. I think that the type of uncanny focus and strong nerves he displayed through the majority of his career will be lost, he just needs a clear head.