Woods reaches new heights

Tiger Woods has always been a phenomenon but he surpassed even his own standards at the US Open this week.
Winning his 14th major on one leg with a fracture of the left fibia was nothing short of miraculous. You just knew that he was going to grind out the win despite twice going up the final hole trailing by a shot. He just has this sheer brilliance to lift himself even when not on his game. The double bogey at the opening hole on Sunday could have easily ruined his championship. But he regained composure and refused to be beaten keeping his record of winning every major when in front going into the final round.
If he had been fully fit it would surely have been a procession to the title for the greatest golfer of all time. The truth is he is so far and away ahead of the rest of the field it is absurd. You can call them his rivals but he has created a one-man show over the last 12 years.
His long term injury and absence from the Open, USPGA and Ryder Cup is a monumental blow to the sport. But the risk of losing him indefinitely is far graver. The hope is the superstar makes a complete recovery next year and resumes his express train towards breaking Jack Niclaus' major record of 18. It would be a travesty if he was denied this historic achievement due to injury.