With the Farmers Insurance Open, formerly the Buick Invitational, next up on the PGA schedule, this marks the first legitimate time we will miss Tiger Woods on the PGA tour.
This was Tiger's tournament. As one of his typical first stops of the PGA season, Tiger Woods had dominated at Torrey Pines winning six out of the past eight years.
Now, with the absence of Tiger Woods, it will open the door for the next generation of golfers such as last years winner Nick Watney, or last weeks winner at the Bob Hope Classic, Bill Haas.
Personally, I'm not upset in the least to see Tiger Woods absent at Torrey Pines in San Diego. I'm not even alluding to his personal exploits, which we are all too familiar with by now.
The PGA was becoming all too predictable. Now, we can cheer for stars who still hold moral values such as Phil Mickelson, or young stars who knew they were up against incredible odds when Tiger and other stars were in the field.
Would it break my heart if Tiger Woods never returned to the PGA tour? Absolutely not. I'd rather some records remain for the legends who created their name on the course and didn't tarnish it away from the game.
It is time for a changing of the guard in golf. It's time for golf to return from the dark place it has been hiding in wake of the Tiger Woods scandal. Back to a game with a tradition in respect, sportsmanship, and class.
This was Tiger's tournament and this was Tiger's tour, now, the door is open for a new star in the game of golf.
Let the games begin.
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