August 19, 2013. When Scottish veteran Colin Montgomerie chose to predict Tiger Woods future, there were not many takers to his comment, yet he went on. Well, some one who himself has never won a Major was bound to create controversy on such an emphatic comment.
It was on Golf Channel on Sunday night, when the much talked about topic of the chances of Tiger Woods breaking Jack Nicklaus’ records of 18 major championships came up; Monty did not hesitate to put his views public.
When Nicklaus said he still expects Woods to break his record. Monty just thinks he was being nice.
“Jack was being diplomatic,” Monty said to the Golf Channel via The National, failing to suppress a smile. “Very diplomatic.”
Woods has 14 majors already to his name but failing to crack the winner’s circle at a major since 2008, has called many a doubt over his return. He finished tied for 40th at last week’s PGA Championship and hasn’t won the Masters in nine years.
When asked if Woods could get to the elusive 19 majors, Monty was less than optimistic.
“Five more, with the standard right now, and the competition right now,” he said.
“No.” He categorically remarked.
However, his remark followed huge criticism on social media sites. When great fan following of world’s best, Tiger Woods, let out their vent against Scottish golfer.
