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The problem with Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods' slump isn't as bad as it looks -- it's worse
Originally Published: August 28, 2011
By
Peter Keating | ESPN The Magazine
CADDIES AND TIGER AND SHANKS, oh my: There's been a lot of drama surrounding Eldrick Woods over the past year and a half but not much statistical context for where his career stands. Until now. An innovative researcher has pinpointed just how far Tiger has fallen and when he reached that nadir.
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Peter Keating is a senior writer at ESPN The Magazine, where he covers investigative and statistical subjects. He started writing "The Biz," a column looking at sports business from the fan's point of view, in 1999. He also coordinates the Magazine's annual "Ultimate Standings" project, which ranks all pro franchises according to how much they give back to fans. His work on concussions in football has earned awards from the Deadline Club, the New York Press Club and the Center for the Study of Sport in Society.
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