Greatness at the Pga Tour

By Camilla ManciniTiger had complete control during the game, began
The PGA Championship or the "Glory's last shot" as itwith a birdie and shot a 4- under 68. He just had a
is also known, took part last week at the Medinahbogey at the No.17th hole, when it was already
Country Club in Chicago. This official money event onobvious that he was the winner. Meanwhile Weir
both the PGA TOUR and the European Tour, offeredmade a bogey on the 11th hole, finishing the day at
this year a purse of $6.8 million and for all the golf11 under, leaving fans perplexed for the change on
fans, we got some of the best golf players in thehis course.
world showing us what they're made of.Luke Donald and his fans were also expecting a
For most golf followers, the PGA Champion ended updifferent result and they all had the hope of watching
being the Ali of golf. But for some of the fans thatTiger make a couple of bogeys that would've given
followed the tournament these four days, golfersDonald the chance to take the leading title from his
Mike Weir and Luke Donald seemed to be on a rollopponent.
for the first place.This 51st PGA Championship was Tiger's third
If Eldrick T. Woods wouldn't have been in theconsecutive victory. With which he also tied the
tournament I also would've expected one of this tworecord, 18-under, with Bob May for the PGA Tour.
to be the winners, especially after a 72 on Thursday,The first winner of a PGA Championship, Jim Barnes,
a 67 on Friday and the astounding 65 on Saturdayreceived $500 in 1916, while Tiger Woods received
Weir was an excellent opponent and of course Luke$1.224 million last Sunday.
was another favorite since he tied with Tiger.When you know how much preparation and love
The first pairing of Tiger Woods and Luke Donald, onWoods had during his life for golf, is comprehensive
Sunday, caught all the attention, event that helpedhow can he be so great at it. This 31-year-old
Weir. The 4- and 5- under round of Mike's gave theamazing player always had the passion for this sport,
impression that he had a plus of having a secondsince he was six-month-old he used to mimic his
major victory on his career.father.
But on the other hand Woods was 11-0, leading afterEven many of his opponents had accepted to feel
54 holes, tied with Donald and with a two-strokeuseless to play in a tournament with Tiger after
advantage. This showed us how hard was for anywatching him play. I hope we get to see more of him
other player to steal the victory from the masterfor more time, because when he is on the field for
Tiger Woods; a victory that also escaped from Weirsure we'll see the best of every player that join him.
during the 99's tournament.