There is such thing as a Tiger effect. And, apparently, a Tiger countereffect.
In 2017, Tiger Woods was a vice captain for the U.S. Presidents Cup team. Captain Steve Stricker had assigned him oversee a pod of players, which included Daniel Berger.
Berger, at the time, had two PGA Tour wins under his belt but was making his cup debut and, as Thomas told Tuesday at the Masters, was slightly intimidated by Woods’ presence.
Berger, nicknamed “Boog,” was slated to play in the opening foursomes session alongside Brooks Koepka.
Per Thomas: “Boog went to, I don't know if it was [vice captain] Freddie [Couples] or someone, and said, ‘Tiger can't come with our group.