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Tiger Woods on whether his belief that he can win has ever wavered: ‘No’

 

TROON, Scotland*— Tiger Woods, the iconic golf legend, remains resolute in his belief in his abilities and has no plans of retiring from the sport he has dominated for decades. As he prepares for the Open Championship at Royal Troon, Woods’ unwavering confidence continues to fuel his drive for success.

 

Despite the challenges and setbacks he has faced, Woods’ belief in his game remains steadfast. When asked about his future in the sport, Woods was unequivocal, asserting that he will continue to play as long as he feels capable of winning major championships.

 

“I’ll play as long as I can play and I feel like I can still win the event,” Woods stated firmly.

 

His response to whether his confidence has faltered over the past two years, particularly following his severe leg injury, was a simple, yet powerful “No.”

 

As a 15-time major champion, Woods is now focused on securing his fourth Open Championship victory. This tournament, held at the historic Royal Troon, presents a unique opportunity for Woods to showcase his enduring talent among the world’s best golfers.

 

Many in the golfing community believe that the Open Championship, known for its challenging conditions and strategic play, offers Woods the best chance for a triumphant return. Woods himself acknowledges this sentiment, emphasizing the distinctive nature of the tournament.

 

“I think the older you get, the less you can carry the golf ball. But over here, you can run the golf ball 100 yards if you get the right wind and the right trajectory,” Woods explained. “It negates somewhat of the high launch conditions that most of the times you see on the tour that nowadays that populate the world.”

 

He further elaborated on the unique conditions of the Open Championship, highlighting the opportunity for older players to excel without the necessity of extreme power off the tee.

 

“Here it’s a little bit different. You can play on the ground. You can burn it on the ground with a 1-iron, 2-iron, 3-wood, whatever, even drivers, and just flight it and get a bunch of run. I think that’s one of the reasons why you see older champions up there on the board because they’re not forced to have to carry the ball 320 yards any more.”

 

Woods is scheduled to tee off on Thursday at 2:37 p.m. local time (9:37 a.m. ET), paired with Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele. As the world watches, the question remains: Can Tiger Woods defy the odds once again and add another chapter to his storied career at Royal Troon?

PGA Tour professional Michael Kim recently shared an amusing anecdote involving Tiger Woods and a security guard during an Open Championship, showcasing a memorable moment when the legendary golfer had to flex his fame.

 

Kim took to X on July 16 to recount this tale, just three days before the 152nd Open at Royal Troon begins. Though he did not specify the exact year, the 31-year-old golfer mentioned it happened “during the mid-2000s,” a period when Woods was at the peak of his career.

 

Woods, who has captured three Open Championships, the last being in 2006 at Royal Liverpool, had forgotten his credentials while trying to enter the players’ locker room. A security guard, unaware of who he was, stopped him, leading to an incredible exchange.

 

“At the Open Championship, players get a clip as credentials to get you into the locker room and everywhere else,” Kim wrote. “Mid 2000s, Tiger forgot his clip one day, and he was walking into the locker room when the security person stopped him asking for his credentials lol. Tiger looks around, sees a massive billboard with his name and face on it, points to it, says that’s my credentials and walked into the locker room.”

 

Woods, now 48, is playing in his 23rd Open Championship. His private jet landed in Scotland last Sunday, and in his pre-tournament news conference, Woods revealed he had not slept. His sleepless night was attributed to the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump.

 

“I didn’t accomplish a lot because I wasn’t in the right frame of mind,” Woods said. “It was a long night and that’s all we watched the entire time on the way over here. I didn’t sleep at all on the flight, and then we just got on the golf course.”

 

In addition to this revelation, Woods responded to recent comments from Colin Montgomerie, who had suggested that he retire. Woods jabbed back, stating he still has a chance to win this week, a sentiment he remains adamant about.

 

The 15-time major champion has been given a 2.37 pm BST tee time on Thursday alongside Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele. The American trio will then tee off at 9.25 am BST on Friday.

 

GolfMagic will be providing live text updates throughout the tournament.

Tiger Woods reveals glaring LIV Golf sacrifice days before start of The Open

In a surprising twist just days before The Open at Royal Troon, Tiger Woods dropped a bombshell: he turned down the chance to captain the United States Ryder Cup team. This decision, made in the midst of intense negotiations between the PGA and LIV Golf, has sent shockwaves through the golf world.

 

Last week, Keegan Bradley was confirmed as the captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Long Island, New York. Woods, a 15-time major winner and the favorite for the role, cited his overwhelming commitments to the tour and the time-consuming negotiations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), the owners of LIV Golf, as the primary reasons for his decision.

 

In a press conference ahead of The Open, Woods explained, “The decision was very difficult for me to make. My time has been so loaded with the tour and everything we’re trying to accomplish. I’m on so many different subcommittees that it just takes so much time in the day, and I’m always on calls.”

 

Woods has been a key figure in the ongoing discussions with the PIF, which seeks to create a new for-profit entity with the PGA, aiming to reunify the sport after LIV Golf’s breakaway in 2022. This split has prevented golf’s top talents from facing each other regularly, a situation both parties hope to resolve.

 

“I told Seth [Waugh] that I just didn’t feel like I could do the job properly. I couldn’t devote the time,” Woods continued. “I barely have enough time to do what I’m doing right now, and with the TGL starting next year, along with the Ryder Cup and our negotiations with the PIF, it’s just too much. There’s only so many hours in the day.”

 

Woods emphasized his inability to do justice to the captaincy or the players in Team USA with his current commitments. However, he did not rule out the possibility of taking on the role in the future, specifically when the competition heads to Adare Manor in County Limerick in 2027.

 

“As I said, I’ll put my hat in the ring again when I have more time and I feel like I can devote myself to a Ryder Cup,” he explained. “Right now, I’m juggling so many different things and trying to get them right for all the players that are part of the PGA Tour. It’s one of those things where you just can’t get it wrong.”

 

With Woods’ decision, the spotlight now shifts to Keegan Bradley, who will lead Team USA in 2025. Meanwhile, the golf community eagerly awaits the next chapter in Woods’ illustrious career and his potential future as a Ryder Cup captain.

Sleepless Nights and Shocking News: How a Failed Assassination Attempt Rocked Tiger Woods’ Preparation for The Open

Tiger Woods couldn’t get a wink of sleep on his flight from Florida to the UK on Saturday. The 15-time major championship winner’s preparations for The Open at Royal Troon were thrown into disarray following the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

 

The former US president and current candidate for the 2024 election was targeted by a gunman during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The suspected shooter reportedly fired multiple shots before being taken down by a Secret Service sniper.

 

Woods revealed that he spent his entire flight glued to the coverage of the incident. Instead of arriving refreshed for a practice round on Sunday, his mind was racing, unable to focus.

 

In an interview with the BBC, Woods shared, “I didn’t accomplish a lot because I wasn’t in the right frame of mind. It was a long night [because of the assassination attempt], and that’s all we watched the entire time on the way over here. I didn’t sleep at all on the flight, and then we just got on the golf course.”

 

As Woods enters the tournament, he’s also facing criticism from former PGA Tour star Colin Montgomerie, who questioned the 48-year-old’s decision to participate in The Open due to ongoing fitness issues. “I hope people remember Tiger as Tiger was, the passion and the charismatic aura around him,” Montgomerie told The Times.

 

Montgomerie expressed concerns about Woods’ current state of mind and enjoyment of the game: “There is none of that now. At Pinehurst, he did not seem to enjoy a single shot, and you think, ‘What the hell is he doing?’ He’s coming to Troon, and he won’t enjoy it there either. Aren’t we past that? There is a time for all sportsmen to say goodbye, but it’s very difficult to tell Tiger it’s time to go. Obviously, he still feels he can win. We are more realistic.”

 

Woods fired back at Montgomerie on Tuesday after being asked about the comments during a press conference. “Well, as a past champion, I’m exempt until I’m 60. Colin is not,” Woods stated. “He is not a past champion, so he’s not exempt. So he doesn’t get the opportunity to make that decision. I do. So when I get to his age, I get to still make that decision, where he doesn’t.”

 

Montgomerie later clarified his comments, suggesting they were misconstrued: “If Golf Writers want my thoughts on Tiger, please ask me directly rather than taking a quote from an interview out of context. Wishing Tiger an enjoyable and successful week.”

 

Woods, a three-time Open champion, has struggled to make the cut since his second-place finish in 2018, missing out in both 2019 and 2022. The tournament was cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and Woods didn’t participate in 2021 or 2023.

 

Despite his victories in 2000, 2006, and 2007, Woods has only managed to secure runner-up positions twice since, in 2009 and 2018. Now, as he faces the dual pressures of personal distraction and professional scrutiny, the question remains: can he rise above the turmoil to make a triumphant return at The Open?

Unbelievable Wealth Gap: Tiger Woods vs. Rory McIlroy at Royal Troon

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are both titans of the golfing world, yet their financial fortunes are worlds apart as they vie for glory at Royal Troon.

 

Woods, hailing from Florida, turned professional in 1996 at the young age of 20, making an immediate impact in the golf world. Within a year, he claimed his first major win at the 1997 Masters at Augusta National, triumphing over Tom Kite by an astonishing 12 strokes and finishing with a record-breaking score of -18. By June 1997, less than a year after turning pro, Woods had ascended to the world No. 1 ranking, a title he held consecutively for 264 weeks from 1999 to 2004. Throughout his career, Woods has accumulated an impressive array of trophies, including five Masters, four PGA Championships, three US Opens, and three Open Championships.

 

But Woods’ success has extended far beyond the golf course. His profitable sponsorships with brands like Nike and Monster Energy, along with being the face of EA Sports’ PGA Tour titles from 1998 to 2013, have significantly bolstered his wealth. According to Forbes, Woods’ real-time net worth is estimated at $1.3 billion (£1 billion), a staggering sum that dwarfs the financial standing of his professional rival, Rory McIlroy.

 

McIlroy, who turned professional at just 18 in 2007, quickly rose to prominence with major wins such as the 2011 US Open and the 2012 PGA Championship, propelling him to the world No. 1 spot. The Northern Irish golfer has since added an Open Championship and a second PGA Championship to his accolades in 2014, amassing 26 PGA Tour wins, 17 European Tour victories, and three World Golf Championships along the way. Despite his last major victory being the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla, McIlroy has remained a formidable force in the golfing arena, narrowly missing out on a second US Open last month to Bryson DeChambeau.

 

Similar to Woods, McIlroy has enjoyed lucrative sponsorships, partnering with prominent brands such as Nike, Omega, and TaylorMade. EA Sports even replaced Woods with McIlroy for their 2015 edition of the PGA Tour video game, enhancing McIlroy’s fame and fortune. Despite these achievements, McIlroy’s reported net worth stands at $255 million (£196 million), which is only a fraction of Woods’ vast fortune.

 

This week, Woods and McIlroy will face off at The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, each striving to add another major title to their illustrious careers. Woods, who has won The Open three times but never at Troon, will play the first two rounds with Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay. Meanwhile, McIlroy, whose sole Open Championship victory was in 2014 at Royal Liverpool, will be playing alongside Max Homa and Tyrell Hatton, hoping to end a decade-long major drought.

 

As these two golfing legends compete for the coveted title at Royal Troon, their divergent financial paths underscore the extraordinary impact of their careers both on and off the course.

Bryson DeChambeau’s Off-Course Feud with Former Coach Clouds The Open

Bryson DeChambeau, the celebrated LIV Golf star, is entangled in a heated personal dispute with his former coach, Mike Schy. This turmoil comes in the wake of DeChambeau’s recent US Open triumph, casting a shadow over his achievements as he prepares for The Open.

 

Once referring to Schy as a “second father,” DeChambeau had a close professional relationship with him until 2018. Their bond extended beyond the professional realm, with Schy organizing junior golf tournaments in California in 2023, aimed at providing affordable opportunities for young golfers. The Central Valley Jon DeChambeau Memorial Junior Tour, named in honor of Bryson’s father, started on a promising note but soon descended into chaos.

 

After a successful pilot and initial events, financial disagreements surfaced, leading Schy to announce the tour’s closure. In a candid interview with Golf Week, Schy accused DeChambeau of offering loans instead of grants, insinuating that the golf star “hates” non-profits. DeChambeau vehemently denied these allegations, calling them a “complete and utter lie” and criticizing Schy’s lack of a sustainable business model for the tour.

 

DeChambeau addressed the controversy publicly for the first time during a press conference before The Open Championship at Royal Troon. He expressed his disappointment over the private matter becoming public.

 

“Look, it’s an unfortunate situation. I’ve loved that man for all of my life, and it’s a private matter that went public, unfortunately,” DeChambeau stated. “We tried to figure it out and make it make sense for everyone, and it just didn’t come out that way. I’ve said all I’ve said in the Golf Week article, and to be honest, I’m moving on and looking forward to a great tournament this week. Not going to have any of that in the rear-view mirror. History is history, and things will work themselves out. They always do.”

 

At 30, DeChambeau has ascended to perhaps the pinnacle of golf stardom in 2024, captivating fans and delivering stellar performances. His focus now is on claiming the Claret Jug at The Open. “Very confident, obviously,” he remarked. “It all depends if I’m striking it well. I can come in here with the most confidence off of a major championship win.”

 

Reflecting on his recent form, DeChambeau added, “Played decent last week, as well. Really what matters is if I can continue to drive the ball as well as I have and strike my irons the way I know I can and putt the way I know I can. If I do those three things well, even four things with chipping and bunker play and on the greens, I’ll give myself a chance. I know how to get the job done. It’s just a matter of if I’m as consistent as I was at the US Open last week and a few other venues as well. If I can play the golf that I have been, I think I’ll give myself a great chance.”

 

As DeChambeau steps onto the greens at Royal Troon, the golf world watches closely, eager to see if he can rise above the off-course turmoil and continue his remarkable ascent in the sport.

OBEJRZYJ: Aryna Sabalenka zachwyca się “uroczą” Igą Świątek, Barbora Krejcikova nie rozpoznaje Eleny Rybakiny, gdy gwiazdy WTA zgadują zdjęcia z dzieciństwa

Iga Świątek, Aryna Sabalenka, Barbora Krejcikova i Emma Raducanu niedawno sprawdziły swoją wiedzę na temat koleżanek z kortu, próbując rozpoznać je na zdjęciach z dzieciństwa. Podczas gdy niektórzy gracze wykazali się niezwykłymi umiejętnościami w zgadywaniu, inni zostali komicznie zaskoczeni.

 

Na początku tego roku wspomniane zawodniczki rozpoczęły sezon na kortach ziemnych podczas Porsche Tennis Grand Prix w Stuttgarcie. Rybakina triumfowała na turnieju WTA 500, pokonując dwukrotną obrończynię tytułu, Świątek, w półfinale i triumfując nad Martą Kostiuk w finale. Porsche Tennis Grand Prix niedawno udostępniło wideo, na którym gwiazdy WTA bawią się w zgadywanie zdjęć z dzieciństwa swoich koleżanek. Podczas gdy Iga Świątek i Linda Noskova szybko rozpoznały Elenę Rybakinę, Zheng Qinwen i Barbora Krejcikova miały trudności, a Czeszka wyraziła zaskoczenie, gdy ujawniono tożsamość Rybakiny.

 

“Nie mam pojęcia,” przyznała Krejcikova.

Zdjęcia Emmy Raducanu i Aryny Sabalenki okazały się łatwe do odgadnięcia dla wszystkich, a Białorusinka zareagowała rozczulająco na swoje własne zdjęcie z dzieciństwa.

“Kim jest ta piękność?” zażartowała Sabalenka.

 

Wzruszające zdjęcie Igi Świątek zdmuchującej świeczki na swoim torcie urodzinowym również wywołało ciepłą reakcję Białorusinki.

“Jaka słodka,” zachwyciła się Sabalenka.

Emma Raducanu była dumna, że udało jej się poprawnie odgadnąć zdjęcie Ons Jabeur.

 

“Powiedz jej, że zgadłam poprawnie,” powiedziała Raducanu.

 

**Iga Świątek, Elena Rybakina i Barbora Krejcikova przygotowują się do Igrzysk Olimpijskich w Paryżu 2024; Aryna Sabalenka rezygnuje z udziału w imprezie**

 

Po zakończeniu Wimbledonu 2024, Iga Świątek, Elena Rybakina i Barbora Krejcikova będą reprezentować swoje kraje na Igrzyskach Olimpijskich w Paryżu, które rozpoczną się 26 lipca.

 

Aryna Sabalenka jednak nie dołączy do nich na prestiżowej imprezie sportowej, rezygnując z udziału z powodu wymagającego harmonogramu turniejowego. Białorusinka podkreśliła, że musiała priorytetowo traktować swoje zdrowie po “problemach” z kondycją fizyczną w ostatnich miesiącach.

“Cóż, nie zagram na Igrzyskach Olimpijskich z powodu wszystkich zasad WTA dotyczących obowiązkowych turniejów. Muszę coś poświęcić i niestety, na tym etapie kariery muszę poświęcić Igrzyska,” powiedziała podczas konferencji prasowej przed turniejem w Berlinie.

 

“A zwłaszcza z wszystkimi problemami … Miałam problemy w ostatnich miesiącach; czuję, że muszę zadbać o swoje zdrowie. Ale to bardzo trudne. Znaczy, to zbyt wiele dla harmonogramu i po prostu zbyt wiele. I podjęłam decyzję, aby zadbać o swoje zdrowie,” dodała.

Z początkiem amerykańskiego sezonu na kortach twardych, który zbiega się z Igrzyskami, Sabalenka rozpocznie przygotowania do US Open na Citi Open w Waszyngtonie, DC.

Camila Giorgi Resurfaces After Stealthily Retiring from Tennis

Camila Giorgi, the renowned Italian tennis star, has emerged with a surprising update following her discreet retirement from professional tennis earlier this year.

 

At 32, Giorgi decided to step away from the tennis world, redirecting her focus towards a flourishing career in lingerie modeling and fashion design. Over her career, she amassed approximately £5 million in prize money. Her last professional match was a straight-sets defeat to World No. 1 Iga Swiatek during the second round of the Miami Open in March.

After her retirement in May, Giorgi remained largely out of the spotlight. However, she recently broke her silence, sharing a mirror selfie on Instagram. The post, featuring Giorgi in denim shorts and a low-cut beige top, was captionless but hinted at her new path.

 

Giorgi’s exit from tennis wasn’t without controversy. After her Miami Open loss, she missed several scheduled tour dates, prompting the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to issue a statement regarding their inability to contact her, which led to a frantic search. Only after widespread speculation did Giorgi confirm her retirement, addressing rumors that she had left Italy for the USA due to tax issues. Her legal team clarified that her decision to retire was unrelated to these alleged problems, asserting that she had already planned her departure from the sport.

 

In an unexpected twist, Italian newspapers La Repubblica and Corriere della Sera reported accusations against Giorgi, alleging she stole valuable items, including plush rugs and antique tables, from a villa she was renting with her family. Giorgi’s legal team responded, stating her move from the villa was temporary due to a “divergence of views within the family,” and emphasized that she had “no intention of evading investigations or responsibilities.”

 

Shortly after these allegations surfaced, Giorgi addressed her Instagram followers, who number over 740,000, saying, “There have been many inaccurate rumors about my future plans, so I hope to provide more information about the interesting opportunities I will have in the future.”

 

Throughout her 14-year career, Giorgi’s most notable achievement was reaching the quarter-finals at Wimbledon in 2018. Despite her talent, she never progressed beyond the fourth round in any other major tournament. Now, as she transitions to a new chapter, her fans eagerly await what lies ahead for this multifaceted star.

Scottie Scheffler’s Funky Footwork: A Defiant Response to Nick Faldo’s Critique

Jon Rahm, a two-time major winner, isn’t keen on trying out Scottie Scheffler’s unconventional footwork. “I don’t think I would be a very efficient golfer if I did that,” he remarked. “I don’t think I’d be a pro whatsoever. Could I hit it? Possibly, but it wouldn’t be pretty.” Rahm’s reluctance highlights the peculiarity of Scheffler’s style, often dubbed the “Scheffler slide.”

 

Despite its odd appearance, Scheffler’s unique footwork has yielded remarkable results. He holds the title of world No. 1, has clinched his second Masters title this year, and has dominated nearly every tournament he’s participated in. Yet, his technique continues to spark curiosity and skepticism.

 

Questions abound: What if his right foot didn’t kick back? What if his left foot didn’t twist? What if his swing appeared more conventional? Critics, including six-time major winner and former TV analyst Nick Faldo, have questioned the sustainability of Scheffler’s swing.

 

At a pre-Open Championship press conference at Royal Troon, Scheffler addressed Faldo’s past criticism. “He was one of the guys that was, I think, pretty critical of it,” Scheffler noted. A few years ago, Faldo approached him on the range at the Masters, inquiring about his unorthodox footwork.

 

Scheffler’s response was straightforward: “I don’t really know. Let me hit one normal and see how it goes.” He demonstrated a swing with traditional footwork, but it felt unnatural. “It just feels like I’m locked into the ground. I don’t really feel like I can hit my shots,” he explained. Reverting to his usual style, he concluded, “I just kept moving my feet like I normally do.”

 

A reporter asked whether allowing Scheffler to maintain his unique swing was a sign of a good coach. Scheffler agreed and elaborated on his relationship with his longtime coach, Randy Smith, a GOLF Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Teacher. “Randy, he’s taught me since I was 7. We have definitely made changes to my swing, but that was something that he never changed. He always said that was just the DNA of my swing, and he didn’t want to change what I did to try to work the ball.”

 

Scheffler fondly recalled his early days of learning to play golf. “When I was a kid, I used to play in the house with a ping-pong ball. A ping-pong ball is super spinny. I would learn to curve it from room to room and spin it a lot. That was what was fun for me about the game.”

 

He emphasized his desire to retain the creativity and joy in his game. “As time went on, I didn’t want to turn into a robot. I wanted to do what I thought was fun, and that was seeing and creating and trying to hit shots. I get bored sitting on the driving range trying to hit every shot straight. Sitting there learning how to curve it, learning how to hit shots, that’s more fun for me than it is just sitting there and working on club position.”

 

In essence, Scottie Scheffler’s footwork may be unconventional, but it’s an integral part of his success and the joy he finds in the game.

Shane Lowry’s Fiery Defense of Rory McIlroy’s Caddie Amid US Open Controversy

In a spirited defense, Shane Lowry has come to the aid of Rory McIlroy’s caddie, Harry Diamond, following severe criticism in the wake of McIlroy’s near-miss at the US Open in Pinehurst last month.

 

McIlroy agonizingly missed crucial putts on the 16th and 18th holes, the latter after opting for his driver on the final hole when a more conservative choice might have been prudent, especially considering Bryson DeChambeau’s aggressive approach off the tee.

 

Criticism was also directed at Diamond for McIlroy’s tee shot on the par-3 15th, which overshot the green. High-profile figures like coach Hank Haney and Golf Channel analyst Smylie Kaufman questioned the club selection and Diamond’s advisory role.

 

McIlroy defended his long-time friend and caddie during the Genesis Scottish Open, noting the absence of criticism during McIlroy’s many successful tournaments.

 

“It’s the one thing that really drives me insane,” Lowry vented on the Royal Troon driving range. “I watched Rory miss those putts and then people started criticizing him and Harry. It really makes my blood boil.

 

“Harry Diamond is the best person in the world to caddy for Rory McIlroy. I see it week in, week out. He works harder than any of the caddies out here, always arriving before Rory to walk the courses.

 

“He’s there for him, and even though he’s not in the middle of the tee box like those caddies who want to be on TV, he still makes his voice heard. Until you live that moment, you never know how it is.”

 

Lowry had anticipated the challenging nature of McIlroy’s putt on the 18th, recalling his own similar experience from 20 feet up the hill. He believed McIlroy struggled to apply enough break to his stroke.

 

Lowry’s support for Diamond also stemmed from empathy for McIlroy’s emotional state after a swift exit from Pinehurst, mirroring his own frustrations after the US Open eight years earlier.

 

In 2016, Lowry led the US Open by two strokes going into the final day but ended up tying for second after a disappointing final round of 76, finishing three shots behind Dustin Johnson.

 

“Shane Lowry in 2016 and Rory McIlroy in 2024 are two completely different people,” Lowry reflected. “I think Rory will handle it better than I did. I struggled for months after the US Open, but I’m sure Rory will be fine. He played some nice golf last week [at the Genesis Scottish Open]. He seems to be in great form on and off the course. I believe he will bounce back nicely this week.”