Today is your day Boomer! It will be one of the most compelling human stories in sports. When Tiger Woods steps onto the grass at the famous Masters golf tourney in Georgia today, he will literally "step" very carefully. He will try to walk and golf one of the most hilliest courses on the PGA Tour just 14 months after shattering his legs multiple times in a car accident. In fact, one leg was so bad doctors wanted to amputate! Woods is known for playing in pain; and yes, he has won major tournaments before with an extremely bad back and iffy knees. He is tough and proud and loves to play.....and we love to watch this man. Despite his wonky personal life, he is a magnet for golf watchers because he can do things with a golf club that only you and I can dream about. He is the greatest player of all time, and even at age 46, he is a contender with the 20-year-olds! And Boomers, that is another reason why we may admire and watch him. He reminds us that even older guys and gals can compete and deserve respect. He tees off at 8am PT and the world be watching. Ratings will triple and Boomers, like me, will be glued to the TV. Go Tiger go! Cheers!

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