All eyes on Tiger - even if he's not at season opener

[BearWolf]

Ed Sherman, Chicago Tribune

(12-29) 16:55 PST --

The 2008 PGA Tour season begins Thursday with its traditional opener, the Mercedes Championship in Maui.

In what is becoming another tradition, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson won't be there.

Mickelson, who stopped going years ago, isn't a fan of Kapalua's Plantation Course. Woods opted out in 2006 to take an extended break and probably won't return any time.....

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You ready Bear?

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