TULSA, Okla. -- For the longest time, the golf ball seemingly refused to curl. Suddenly it zagged to the right, dipping into the hole.
And then out again.
Tiger Woods slung his putter over his left shoulder, then let it fall from his fingers.
So close to history.
Had that 15-foot putt fallen at Friday's final hole, Woods would have broken golf's inscrutable ''grass ceiling'' as the first player ever to shoot a 62 in a major championship.
Instead, he was left to settle for joining the 22 previous 63s with a share of the record. More importantly, Woods grabbed the PGA Championship by its sweat-soaked collar.
A six-shot deficit was transformed into a two-shot advantage over his closest pursuer at Southern Hills Country Club, leaving Woods very much in control as he chases a 13th major trophy.
''I was just trying to get myself back in this tournament,'' said Woods, seeking to avoid just his fourth season without a major title. ``And lo and behold, here I am.''
With spotlights and sirens. Woods' round was three shots better than anyone else turned in Friday. And don't think it didn't leave an imprint on a few challengers' psyches.
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And then out again.
Tiger Woods slung his putter over his left shoulder, then let it fall from his fingers.
So close to history.
Had that 15-foot putt fallen at Friday's final hole, Woods would have broken golf's inscrutable ''grass ceiling'' as the first player ever to shoot a 62 in a major championship.
Instead, he was left to settle for joining the 22 previous 63s with a share of the record. More importantly, Woods grabbed the PGA Championship by its sweat-soaked collar.
A six-shot deficit was transformed into a two-shot advantage over his closest pursuer at Southern Hills Country Club, leaving Woods very much in control as he chases a 13th major trophy.
''I was just trying to get myself back in this tournament,'' said Woods, seeking to avoid just his fourth season without a major title. ``And lo and behold, here I am.''
With spotlights and sirens. Woods' round was three shots better than anyone else turned in Friday. And don't think it didn't leave an imprint on a few challengers' psyches.
Discuss Add this link to... Bury
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