As a serious golfer I have always admired Tiger's focus, mental game, and adaptability with his putting. In his early years he benefitted from course set-ups that only a few others could handle. They would keep the rough manageable and tee's set up for his longer driving. Which is where he spent a lot of time off the tee. However, to deny his greatness as a golfer is foolish as he could flat get it done on courses his game fit that appealed to his eye. Which is why there have only been 8-9 courses where he has won just once. He's won at Bay Hill and Firestone like 8 times each.
The downside was he was a miserable human being except for those who did not care about his whole person or agreed with his choices. With the negative personal incidents (plural) and serious injuries something had to give. I am thankful he changed for his sake. However, the media worship never changed and it is disgusting. The game is far bigger and more encompassing than Tiger Woods. Tiger is very good, not great now. He's capable of a great week, but not of sustained elite level success because of age and health. He only has a few years left of highly competitive golf if he stays healthy. The media could help themselves and all golf fans if they would refocus toward the game instead of idol worship.