There had been indications over the last few weeks that former US Ryder Cup player Boo Weekley was getting back into form.
Unwise
In the early stages of last week, however, the golfing news was dominated by Sergio Garcia.
All the Spaniard had to say at the Players Awards when he was asked by Golf Channel reporter Steve Sands whether he would invite Woods, the man he had verbals with at the Players Championship at Sawgrass, around for dinner was: 'I don't think so'.
Garcia could even have been a bit humorous and replied 'Yeah, he'll be around every night' - but he tried to be smart and made an extremely unwise comment about serving Woods some fried chicken.
I'm not going to condone what Sergio said because it was totally wrong and having played in America for such a long time he should have known that his words would cause offence.
However, moving forwards, Sergio's remorse and apology to all that were offended, including Tiger, seemed genuine and who knows maybe in some weird way, their relationship might improve - although I'm not holding my breath.
Sergio will be able to judge for himself where he stands with the American public at the US Open because, as we all know, they are not backward in coming forward.
ROB'S SKY BET TIPS
I can see Rory McIlroy prevailing at The Memorial Tournament but
Tiger Woods, who won the event last year for the fifth time, has his air of invincibility back and so I have to go for him as he's the red-hot favourite. In the Nordea Masters, meanwhile, I will go for
16/1 shot Francesco Molinari, who finished tied for ninth at Wentworth after a fine final round.
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