Steiny: "Go back to Butch or Hank . . . well, nobody has said go back to Hank."

Thomas Bonk scores an exclusive interview with Mark Steinberg on the eve of Tiger's return at the Frys.com Open. He says a bag and endorsement deal are looming. He also talks about the prospects of Tiger going back to his old swing.

Steinberg: “I don’t think it’s realistic at all.  He’s kind of disclosed all year just how injured he’s been for the past several years and the old swing contributed to some of the health issues.  I’ve heard it.  Go back to your old swing.  Go back to your old coach.  Go back to Butch or Hank . . . well, nobody has said go back to Hank.  He just needs to find the proper swing and repeat it.”

And regarding the magnitude of the media coverage after the break-up with Stevie:

Steinberg:  “I certainly think, to be honest, it’s because Stevie made a big thing out of it.  You didn’t hear much from Tiger’s camp.  Also, to be realistic, anything involving Tiger is news, so that’s got to be part of it.  But the big reason is that Stevie went on a bit of a ‘media tour’ and made it relevant.”

Q:  Stevie did a TV interview at Bridgestone after the breakup, where he caddied for the winner, Adam Scott.  When was the last time you had seen a caddie interviewed on TV?
Steinberg:  “The last time is never.”