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The connection still between Tiger and his late father helped Woods win Open

By Ron Sirak
Golf World

Friday, June 20, 2008

Even before Tiger Woods revealed he had played the U.S. Open on a broken leg, there was little doubt we had witnessed a remarkable performance at Torrey Pines. With Rocco Mediate playing the perfect foil, Woods made this year's Open one of the most memorable in history. We saw in Woods not only a supremely talented golfer but also one of the most determined athletes in any sport. It reminded me of two conversations I had more than a decade ago -- one with Tiger and one with his father, Earl. ...

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