Has Tiger lost the edge?

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/13/sports/golf/13golf.html As Tiger Woods returns to the United States Open this week at Pebble Beach, the site of his still-stunning victory in 2000, he is facing some uncomfortable truths and difficult barriers. Four days before the tournament begins, Woods is trying to find a game that will hold up under major championship pressure. Although he has publicly denied... [more]

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/13/sports/golf/13golf.html As Tiger Woods returns to the United States Open this week at Pebble Beach, the site of his still-stunning victory in 2000, he is facing some uncomfortable truths and difficult barriers. Four days before the tournament begins, Woods is trying to find a game that will hold up under major championship pressure. Although he has publicly denied it, he has seemingly lost his confidence. And swagger? Hardly. For the first time in 10 years, Woods was not atop the Sports Q Scores list when the June numbers were announced; the 47-year-old system, operated by Marketing Evaluations in Manhasset, N.Y., ranks the familiarity and appeal of personalities. He plunged to 25th in popularity, and his negative ratings doubled. [less]