Is Tiger Woods Still on Top?

Tiger Woods suffered a significant closed head injury when he crashed in escaping from his violent wife and/or when she dragged him out of the car and clubbed him. (Of course, if the genders had been reversed this would have been properly investigated and prosecution could have happened even without a complainant, but the 'pussy pass' for female crimes applies right throughout our system from police investigations, decisions to prosecute, treatment in Court to the sentences women receive.) Although the effects of closed head injury (including visual damage to stereopsis) can slowly be reduced they will never fully heal and this will impair Tiger's golfing skill forever. Of course, his skill was such that even with some reduction he will be capable of beating most competitors in his age range and it's even possible that he will regain top place in the golfing world, but at that level any small reduction in ability is likely to make the difference. Since the domestic violence his performance has not been what it was before and that's not mainly due to his emotions or self-esteem. His irritability and falling out with his long-time caddy and others were typical of post-concussional symptoms. We can expect to enjoy further wins from Tiger and possibly even some more time in top place, but we will not see the performances that we would have seen if his ex-wife had not reacted violently to his infidelity. However, he will remain 'on top' for a long time yet as an appealing star and the most desirable, fascinating golfer to invite to your tournament.