Anyone following Tiger Woods would know that he's never missed the cut in a major and, despite being almost out with 6 or 7 holes to play in round 2, kept that "statistical certainty" alive in the PGA yesterday. Unfortunately if we go back to 15/5/2005 the very same Mr Woods MISSED the cut in another tournament for the first time in 142 events; the longest streak in golf history!!!!!
Bearing in mind that Tiger has had such a fabulous year in 2005, it's even more AGAINST the stats that he'd crack in the midst of it ( for the first time in more than 7 years).There are NO certainties, statistical or otherwise.
That old saying that it's darkest just before the dawn should have a contra-cliche. Maybe the sun shines brightest just before the eclipse (?????). In 1969 R.Laver won all 4 Tennis Majors as well as the Italian, German, Canadian and Sth African Opens. Not only was/is that year the greatest in tennis history BUT it was also the last time he ever won a major at all!!!! Who would've bet against him at the end of that fabulous year??? When all about are fawning on todays "unbeatables" the successful punter must not LOSE THEIR OBJECTIVITY and start thinking of betting FAVOURITES. Cheers