What's wrong with Tiger Woods? Some possible answers, with the odds

Is this the end for Tiger Woods? Theories abound as to why his golf game is imploding like the Death Star. Fox Sports golf columnist Robert Lucetich says he needs “tough love,” and that the son of a Green Beret should not be moping around like he is. Tiger shot a career-worst 77 on Sunday at Bridgestone, and there are many, many theories as to why the world’s formerly-best golfer now, well, sucks. Here are my favorites, with their corresponding odds of being true:
* It’s the divorce, stupid: 2-1. His marriage is over, with the divorce papers waiting to be officially signed. No matter how much catting around he did, that has to be mentally exhausting. Elin took a club to him both physically and emotionally, it seems.
* He needs a new coach: 3-1. Steve Williams? While it looks like Williams is auditioning for the job, Waggle Room says that Grant Waite — whom Tiger beat on the last hole to win the 2000 Canadian Open — could be his next teacher.

* Age: 5-1. At 34, has the window closed for Woods? Since 1970, the average age of PGA Tour winners is 32. Ad things seem to fall apart in that regard after a golfer turns 35.
* Injuries: 8-1. There’s something physically wrong with Tiger, and he’s not telling what it is. Could it be related to the Thanksgiving SUV wreck? The answers are shrouded in mystery.
* It’s the equipment: 10-1. Tiger changed putters in early July. Yeah, that’ll turn the tide.
* Lack of practice: 12-1. Whether dodging the press or rushing off to see his kids, Tiger is practicing less.
* It’s the drugs: 17-1. Or, lack of them. Whether you subscribe to the theory that he was on steroids, hooked on Ambien, or dependent on the “blood spinning” treatments by controversial doctor Anthony Galea, it’s a fair bet that Tiger is without any of that aid right now, if he ever was in the first place.
* He needs his hos: 20-1. Has Tiger actually ever won a PGA event without some blonde on the side? By all accounts, he’s now both wifeless and mistressless. Tiger needs the McLovin fake ID, pronto.
* He’s doing this on purpose to gain sympathy from the public: 50-1. The fan who yelled: “Tiger you’re washed up, go home!” at Bridgestone on Friday would seem to puncture this theory.
* He’s doing this on purpose because he doesn’t want to play on the Ryder Cup team: 75-1. Unlikely. He could just say no thanks, couldn’t he?
* He’s doing this on purpose so that Elin will get less in the divorce settlement: 150-1. I haven’t seen this theory anywhere but on Twitter, by random fans. But it’s fun to think about. No, on second thought, it’s just stupid.
* It’s the goatee: 175-1. Tiger has never finished a PGA event with facial hair. Just saying.
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Tiger Woods Plays Worst Finish Ever As Pro [Huffington Post]