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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Doused, Soused Crowd Taunts Tiger at US Open

Woods could still pull off victory, but it's a long shot

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(Newser) – Tiger Woods still has a shot at victory at the US Open, but it would take a record-tying comeback. And to do that Woods would need incredible focus, because some soused spectators have been working on a distracting new hazard at Bethpage Black: extensive heckling. The rowdy crowd may be getting to Woods, writes Newsday.

At a drizzly 10th hole yesterday, the famous golfer resorted to shushing the shouters, a move that a star from any other sport could have predicted would only lead to more outbursts. "We're on Long Island, baby, where men are men! Put that umbrella down!" said one. Lines for the beer stand had been forming well before it opened at 11am.

Tiger Woods waits for play to be suspended during a downpour during the third round of the US Open Golf Championship at Bethpage, Saturday, June 20, 2009.
Tiger Woods waits for play to be suspended during a downpour during the third round of the US Open Golf Championship at Bethpage, Saturday, June 20, 2009.   (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Course workers squeegee water off the third green during the third round of the US Open Golf Championship at Bethpage State Park's Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y., Saturday, June 20, 2009.
Course workers squeegee water off the third green during the third round of the US Open Golf Championship at Bethpage State Park's Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y., Saturday, June 20, 2009.   (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, Saturday, June 20, 2009. Play was suspended because of inclement weather.)
Tiger Woods reacts after missing a putt on the eighth green during the second round of the US Open. The crowd at the 10th green would provide an even less hospitable atmosphere.
Tiger Woods reacts after missing a putt on the eighth green during the second round of the US Open. The crowd at the 10th green would provide an even less hospitable atmosphere.   (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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tmoore
Jun 21, 09 11:48 AM CDT
Classy... Reply
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Sauerkraut
Jun 21, 09 12:59 PM CDT
lol gotta love New Yorkers Reply
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hamsammichs
Jun 21, 09 12:59 PM CDT
Finally... making the game exciting Reply
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riffran
Jun 22, 09 6:08 AM CDT
"Yall" leave the Tig alone....let the man do what he does best......even if he shushes the crowd.......lmao...yeah that probably wasn't the best thing he could have done :) Reply
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jaguarj
Jun 22, 09 11:59 AM CDT
I hope he gets his ass kicked...he's an arrogant ass! Reply
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