Tiger Woods past secrecy a reason to take his news with heavy dose of reasonable doubt | Golf News and Tour Information [Video]

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“It’s because of Woods’ unending secrecy in these matters that we can view his latest news with a heavy dose of reasonable doubt.

“For as little as Woods has admitted about injuries in the past, there’s no certainty that he’s suddenly drunk the truth serum and is being completely candid about his current status…

“Woods’ long-standing refusal to offer real-time analysis of his status — unlike, say, young stars Rory McIlroy and Jason Day — leaves the door wide open for theories and suppositions about his future. We should be skeptical, even cynical, about the possibility that Woods could return for next month’s Arnold Palmer Invitational. Or, more important, the upcoming Masters Tournament.”

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“It got to the point where …