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Tiger is on the prowl again.

After an arduous 28 months of reconstructing his swing with new coach, Hank Haney, it appears he has his groove back and is ready to begin devouring fields of competition once again. This weekend's PGA Championship win, his 12th major win, distinguishing himself as #2 all-time for major victories, was a nearly flawless display of skill and fortitude. Where the 2006 British Open victory welcomed him back, this win asserted his dominance. With machine-like execution and ironclad focus, Tiger was unflappable and indefatigable in pursuit of the Wanamaker Trophy. His near record-setting performance (he was one stroke over the course record for a round) left his opponents in awe and feeling significantly inferior. As he has discussed in the past, he possesses the uncanny ability to focus on the current shot, blocking out everything else and possessing absolutely no short-term memory. It is clear that someone else needs to master this discipline if they expect to compete in the future. Otherwise, Tiger is wholly untouchable.

The fans and sport itself can relish the drama that is sure to unfold as Tiger now sets his sights on Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major victories. If he achieves such a lofty height, only one question will remain--how great is this champion?