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In response to "I think it's more likely that the gold is won by someone we haven't heard of than by Tiger. -- nm" by Reagen

in a Tiger vs the field scenario, sure. but even if Tiger is only winning half as much as he is now, he'll still be the most likely individual. -- nm

Posted by TFox Oct 9 '09, 15:41

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That's a large if. Yes, golfers have a long tail to the careers, but even the very best struggle to win a lot after 35. -- nm - Reagen Oct 9, 15:44 5
- Vijay Singh was #1 in his 40's....Kenny Perry is 48....experience matters more than youthful talent. - Will Hunting Oct 9, 17:18
- And yet, since we're watching the a) most talented and b) best athlete golfer of all time... who knows what his tail is. - TFox Oct 9, 15:47 3
  - To me it's a bit like predicting Kobe Bryant to be MVP in 2016. - Reagen Oct 9, 15:49 2
    - I see that, but Kobe isn't anywhere near as far above his competition as Tiger is. - TFox Oct 9, 15:51 1
      - Yes, but it's less than 7. :) -- nm - Reagen Oct 9, 16:05
Has to qualify for the US team first - I wonder how they'll select? -- nm - Roger More Oct 9, 15:44 1
- I'd imagine any players in the top 100 worldwide rankings (limited to say 5 per nation) -- nm - Will Hunting Oct 9, 17:23

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