Taranaki Daily News

Tiger tipped for major win

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Almost three-quarters of European Tour golfers surveyed anonymousl­y believe Tiger Woods will win another major.

The survey of 34 players by Golf.com last November saw 73 per cent say Woods, who won the last of his 14 major tournament­s at the 2008 US Open, will win one of the big four events again.

Only 18 per cent felt Woods wouldn’t add to his collection of majors in his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18, while nine per cent were unsure.

‘‘If he stays healthy the next two years, he’ll be world No 1,’’ one of the players said.

Woods also easily scored a win when the players were asked if they’d rather have dinner with him or rival Phil Mickelson.

The left-hander only got nine per cent of the vote, with Woods receiving 79 per cent.

‘‘I’ve had dinner with Phil and I didn’t enjoy it,’’ one player said, while another added: ‘‘I’d like to pick Tiger’s brain on how he overcame his suffering. That could really help me.’’

Almost all the players surveyed (97 per cent) believed Rory McIlroy would win another major despite his recent struggles, with 46 per cent saying it will happen this year.

The Northern Ireland superstar has won four majors, with his most recent being the 2014 PGA championsh­ip.

The Masters remains the major most European Tour players want to win – 59 per cent of the players surveyed (who featured four major champions and six Ryder Cuppers) said they coveted the green jacket the most, with 38 per cent favouring the British Open. Only three per cent opted for the US Open while no-one voted for the PGA Championsh­ip.

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