Scott Ostler on Tiger’s importance to golf:
A fast look at the men’s world Top 10 list: Tiger is way on top, and he’s 30. That’s his age, but it may also be his waist measurement, after a big meal.
The four guys closest to Woods are 36, 43, 36 and 37. The only kids on the list are Adam Scott (26), Geoff Ogilvy (29) and Sergio Garcia (26). Pick out the one who most frightens Tiger.
Now look at the women’s Top 10. Annika (age 35) is No. 1, followed by Michelle Wie (16) and Lorena Ochoa (24). Sorenstam is at least four years older than everyone on the list except Julie Inkster (46).
There are three teenagers in that Top 10.
The next teenager in the men’s Top 10 will probably be named Jack Arnold Earl Woods.