GregLeMond.com: The official site of Greg LeMond Phil Mickelson PUMA. Bienvenue dans l'univers du SportLifestyle. Transcript from Golf Channel interview with Tiger Woods The following is a transcript of Tiger Woods's interview with Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman on Sunday, March 21. Kelly Tilghman: Tiger, you've been a master of control your entire life, how did things get so out of control?Tiger Woods: Going against your core values, losing sight of it. I quit meditating, I quit being a Buddhist, and my life changed upside down. I felt entitled, which I had never felt before. KT: Were there moments you thought you should stop, but didn't? KT: For a man who's so disciplined physically and psychologically, why couldn't you say no? KT: The Masters is a demanding stage on its own, let alone for a return of this magnitude, how do you know you're mentally prepared for this? KT: How do you know you'll be ready for the Masters? KT: How will your therapy affect your 2010 schedule? KT: You went from becoming recognized as the greatest golfer in the world to becoming a punch line. KT: How did you crash the car? KT: What do you think he would say?
PGA Tour Confidential: Rory McIlroy withdraws, Michael Thompson wins Honda Classic Stuart Franklin / Getty Images Rory McIlroy withdrew eight holes into his second round at the Honda Classic. Every Sunday night, the editorial staff of the SI Golf Group conducts an e-mail roundtable. Check in every week for the unfiltered opinions of our writers and editors and join the conversation in the comments section below. RORY WALKS OFF Jim Gorant, senior editor, Sports Illustrated: Rory McIlroy escaped the Bear Trap, walking out on the Honda less than halfway into his second round. Let's ignore our journalistic instincts and speculate wildly about what's up with RM -- pressure, clubs, love life, etc. -- and what does it all mean as we steam toward the Masters? Gary Van Sickle, senior writer, Sports Illustrated: Rory's takeaway is still a bit off and he hasn't yet shaken off the rust from the off-season. Mark Godich, senior editor, Sports Illustrated: Plain and simple, Rory is frustrated over the adjustment to his new equipment. Go to Page 2
Tiger takes two-stroke lead into weekend at Doral - Golf, PGA Tour - CBSSports.com PGA, News, Leaderboard Scores, Schedule and Stats DORAL, Fla. -- Tiger Woods struggled on the practice range, and he didn't feel much better two holes into his second round Friday at the Cadillac Championship. He would not have guessed this would be the day to set a personal record for birdies, much less wind up with a two-shot lead. "All I need is one shot," he said. "And as soon as I feel it on one, I can pretty much carry through. It was a 4-iron on the par-3 fourth hole, the toughest on the Blue Monster. Woods hit a bullet with a slight fade at the left edge of the green and heard the crowd cheer as the slope and the grain took the ball to within 4 feet for birdie. And just like that, he was on his way. In a World Golf Championship with the biggest names in the hunt, Woods ran off six birdies in an eight-hole stretch around the turn in a clean, crisp exhibition. Woods has made 17 birdies in two rounds, his most ever on the PGA Tour, though that wasn't the most important number. "It left me a two-shot lead," Woods said.