So, Tiger Woods won again, and it's not surprising that his latest victory is capturing the national headlines. 
Coming off major knee surgery, Tiger has now won five Tournaments this year including back-to-back triumphs at the Buick and Bridgestone. I'm not going to say that accomplishment isn't impressive, and I’m not going to downplay what winning a Tournament means. But, are we getting a little too caught up in these low-level wins?
While wins in no-name Tournaments are good for the FedEx standings and the pocketbook, Tiger long ago graduated that level. Ask Peyton Manning how he feels about the 12 regular season wins last year and the MVP award. He’d tell you about the first round playoff exit. Ask Tom Brady about the record-setting 50 touchdown passes and perfect regular season in 2007, and he’d discuss being buried by a relentless Giants defense in the Super Bowl. Ask Tiger about his success this year, and I'm sure he'd retort with missing the cut at the British.
We measure all-time greats on MAJOR championships, and last time I checked, Tiger is still 0-for the year. So while people flip out and throw parades in the streets about the Bridgestone and the now-defunct Buick Open, I’ll stand idly by, just waiting.
Call me when he wins a Tournament that means something this year.
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