Tiger's 65 Puts Him (Still) Within Four Majors Of Tying Jack's Record!

I couldn't help but laugh and laugh when I read an ESPN.com-edited version of Doug Ferguson's game story on Tiger's opening 65 at Ridgewood. After getting the opening pleasantries in, someone injected talk of Tiger chasing Jack Nicklaus's major record with the next major looming just seven months away!

Was it just a coincidence that his game showed up so soon after his marriage was dissolved?

"I can't really say that's the case," he said. "As far as golf, it was nice to put it together."

Woods' confidence was evident in another way -- his belief that the record he set as a goal long ago is still attainable.

Asked after his post-round news conference if he still believes he will break Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major titles, Woods told ESPNNewYork.com's Ian O'Connor, "Absolutely."

Whew, I was worried he'd thrown in the towel after those two major top-5's this year!

More importantly, check out this PGATour.com note on what place Tiger vaults to if he wins the Barclays. It speaks to the great importance of playing a full schedule and accumulating points all season in the FedExCup!

Tiger Woods and Vaughn Taylor: Amazing what a tie for the lead will do. The man who started 112th in the standings and the Georgian who was No. 38 could both take over the top spot in the standings with a win.