Tiger Woods wins for 8th time at Firestone!

For the record 8th time, Tiger Woods wins the WGC Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio with a final round of 70, finishing at -15.  It was a par day, protecting his seven shot lead for Tiger today.  He played along side Henrik Stenson who tied for second with Keegan Bradley at -8.  Jason Duffner, M. Jimenez, and Zach Johnson finished in third at -6.  Luke Donald came in fourth at -5.   Other big names, Rory Mcilroy finished at +2 and Phil Mickelson at +1, disappointing tournament for both.  Tiger had rounds of 66, 61, 68 and 70 in this victory.

This was Tiger’s 79th career victory, 2nd most all time behind Sam Snead at 82.  Clearly, once again Tiger heads into a major, next week’s PGA in Rochester, NY as the favorite after winning a big tournament the week before.  With 48 of the top 50 golfers in the world participating at Firestone, it is a huge win for Tiger.  But will the momentum carry over to the final major of the year next week?  Will certainly have to wait and see, PGA gets underway next Thursday (August 8th).  I really hope Tiger can break the five year drought and win next week at Oak Hill.

Very touching moment after Tiger’s win, son Charlie leaping into Daddy’s arms, hugging Daddy as they walked off the course up to the clubhouse to sign the score card.  Rare personal insight into Tiger as “Daddy” not often seen.

Meanwhile, in Lexington, Ohio, Charlie Kimball won his first ever Izod Indy race.  Charlie suffers from diabetes and it is the first race won by a diabetic racer.  Charlie was joined by teammate Dario Franchitti on the podium, Dario coming in at 3rd.  Fellow teammate Scott Dixon had won this race more than other other driver in history, but today was all about Charlie Kimball.  Congrats to him and Gnassi Race team for another victory.  S. Pagenaud came in 2nd, Will Power was 4th, and Ryan Hunter-Reay was 5th.  Dario has finished 7th or better in the past seven road races (“parades” as my Indy insider calls them) and it was his third podium finish this year (still has not won a race outright).

Moving on, it is all happening in Ohio today as the NFL Hall of Fame game from Canton, Ohio kicks off the preseason tonight with Miami and Dallas facing off.  Gee, is it really time for football?  Apparently so…let’s get ready for some football!!

Pop culture note:  Unforgettable with Poppy Montgomery and Dylan Walsh on CBS tonight at 9:00 pm EST.  GREAT SHOW!


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