Par for the Course

This past weekend, golfer Tiger Woods (that's a little like saying "composer Beethoven") won his fifth tournament in a row. A rejuvinated Woods dominates the sport as none before him, even Jones, Nicklaus, Snead, Watson, and Palmer. The only remaining challenge Woods faces is Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 professional majors. Right now, if boredom doesn't overtake him, the only question is when, not if.

As great as Woods is, though, I can't help wondering whether part of his dominance is due to the weak mental makeup today's golfers, who can become millionaires without ever winning a tournament. I have a hard time believing Jack Nicklaus would do an el foldo even with Tiger on the prowl.