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The Hot Corner: A Day Of Excellence

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By Eric Horchy | The Suncoast News

Published: June 6, 2009

Sunday may be a day of rest for some, but two of arguably the greatest athletes in their respective sports displayed just why they garner such high praise.

Tiger and Roger. That's all that needs said.

One stage was markedly more prominent, yet both stole the show with remarkable skill and talent that would typically be mind blowing if it wasn't witnessed from them so often.

By winning the French Open last Sunday in straight sets, Federer became only the sixth man to achieve the career Grand Slam. On top of that, the 14th Grand Slam title tied Pete Sampras' record for most ever.

Woods wasn't playing in a major, but his Sunday charge at the Memorial was vintage Tiger. Starting the day three back, Woods went unconscious. His 7-under posting of 65 gave him his fourth Memorial victory and 67th overall PGA tourney win. Those 67 wins places Woods third all-time, behind just Sam Snead's 82 and Jack Nicklaus' 73.

In regard to persona, the two are, in essence, polar opposites.

Woods is a superstar that plays the superstar role. His name, his face, his everything, they can't be missed.

Federer on the other hand tends to live life outside the limelight. Granted that tennis doesn't get as much pub as golf in this country, the Swiss native is still more of the soft-spoken sort.

But when it comes to winning, each play at a level few have ever reached in any sport. The opportunity to watch both dominate on the same day is something of a bonus any true sports fan should appreciate, golf and tennis fans or not.

Eric Horchy can be reached at 727-815-1071 or ehorchy@suncoastnews.com.

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