Tiger To Bubba: "We'll talk."

Tiger's post-practice scrum included this:

Q. I know you and Bubba are friends. I was curious about your reaction to what he said last week about you going in the wrong direction.

TIGER WOODS: That was interesting.

Q. He said this morning that you guys haven't had a chance to talk.
TIGER WOODS: Not yet.

Q. Do you have an issue with it?
TIGER WOODS: We'll talk.

Q. Have you ever told him he needed a teacher?
TIGER WOODS: To each his own.

Wei explains the backstory to this earthshattering feud.

Jeff Rude sums up Tiger's Tuesday presser in which he suggests he's here for the reps pre-Congressional and not much else.

Asked about his game and lack of preparation, Woods said, “It is what it is. The whole idea is that I peak four times a year. I’m trying to get ready for Congressional (U.S. Open next month), and I need some playing time.”

Gene Wojciechowski says to not expect a great performance from Tiger this week.

So in review, Tiger's knee and Achilles are better, but not 100 percent. He has barely picked up a club in the past 4½ weeks. He's taking anti-inflammatories. And, by his own admission, his putting is in the dumper and his short game isn't much better.

Plus, Woods and The Players Championship aren't always on speaking terms. He hasn't won at TPC Sawgrass since 2001 and has only one top-10 finish since 2002. Last year, he had to withdraw in the final round because of a neck injury.

Yet the Vegas smart guys have Woods as the betting favorite this week. They're begging you to wager on him.