Sports-talk radio standouts Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic made the most of an exclusive, half-hour interview with Tiger Woods on Thursday.
They asked almost everything that needed to be asked and in the process provided the golfer with a forum while still showing they were professionals. Their ability to balance everything from the silly to the serious on "Mike & Mike in the Morning" makes it one of the best shows on sports-talk radio.
After Woods called himself "blessed and balanced" at the start of the interview, Greenie and Golic asked about Woods' behavior, the incident last Thanksgiving that brought all his indescretions to light and his performance on the golf course in the year since then. They had a lot to ask about in half an hour, and did a decent job of getting that done.
As best he could (and as he usually does in interviews), Woods tried to keep anything personal at an arm's length. But he's clearly learned, or is at least trying, to be a bit more human and vulnerable during interviews.
Clearly, Woods wanted to convey his primary focus on his relationship with his children. He did that repeatedly. At times, Woods sounded almost like a counselor addressing the situation. Maybe that's a sign of progress for him -- he said he belives he's a better person this year than last.
Asked if he was happier today than at this time last year, Woods said: "Infinately. It's just amazing how much better I feel internally each and every day."
He was also asked if he had the same drive on the golf course that he had previously. "I have the same drive to get better, no doubt," he said. "That's an each-and-every-day process. But I can't get better as player until I'm beter as a person."
That connection between his children/fatherhood and golf success was the only area Greenie and Golic did not ask about. They never asked if Woods was OK being a better father, which he said he wanted, if it somehow meant he would not be as good a golfer.
The linkage between those priorities would've been interesting because he left no doubt that his children were his No. 1 priority.
Still, things missing from the interview were few and anyone who finds fault would be nit-picking. While Woods came off well, the versatile duo of Greenberg and Golic was the real winner -- as they again proved their skill.
LISTEN HERE for the complete interview.
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