Tiger Woods: Who Will Win a Major First, He or Steve Williams?

As Tiger Woods continues to plummet, Adam Scott is on the rise.

With newfound confidence in a sternum putter, Scott has taken tour events by storm. Since joining up with Steve Williams and finding a groove after a rough MC at the US Open, Scott has had five top 25s in six events, four of those being top 10s, and one of them being a win.

However, what Scott does not have is a major. When he first moved from Australia, it was the silky smooth swing that led people to believe that he would compete with Tiger. However, Scott quickly figured out that while he was playing his age, Tiger Woods was a 19 year old playing with the game of a 10 year veteran.

Development happened, and it has come full circle for Scott. He has blossomed at a great age. He still has time to rack up multiple majors. The only circumstances that must remain are his great putting, and his ability to use the sternum putter.

Many people lately have criticized it, along with a belly putter. Should the PGA Tour find issue and ban it, Scott would be at a great disadvantage.

However, let's assume that it remains, as it should. Who would win first? Tiger Woods or Adam Scott? Or more dominant, Tiger or Steve?

Although it may have been confusing, Steve didn't win the Bridgestone. His post round interview suggests otherwise; it was Adam Scott who won.

So can Scott topple a major before Tiger? This year, Scott had two top 10 finishes, including a close run at the Masters, and a top 25. He missed a cut at the U.S. Open but that could have been caddy growing pains.

Tiger has one top 10 and a missed cut. While Scott's sample size is larger, and points toward more success, let's remember: Tiger is a multiple major champion. He has proven his swing doesn't have to be perfect for him to dazzle the patrons of Augusta National. The Masters is the tournament that I think will be Tiger's first major championship since his fallout.

Scott on the other hand hasn't won, and although he has had close calls, his tendency to swing up and down with momentum may hinder his successes.

All and all it's a tough call, but I give Tiger the edge solely because I think the Masters is the tournament where he can win regardless of how sound he feels. Experience trumps a lot at the Masters, and that's why Tiger and Phil have stomped around there so many times.

The issue for Scott is next year. Players have hot years and then follow them up with success, but subtly less than the previous. That's where the curve gets Scott. I think next year he takes another title, plays well, but doesn't make any drastic improvement to give himself a shot at a major. That leaves two green jackets that could be Tiger's size. My guess? He's gonna be wearing that of 2012, or 2013.

Should he not win a major by then, Scott's door would be wide open, and I would almost guarantee that he wins a major by the end of 2013. However, just ponder this: will Steve be on the bag by then?

But the answer is Tiger over Steve. And regardless, Tiger will benefit from his win, where Steve will only grow more people to resent him. Nobody likes a show off, especially when he's only on the bag. If Tiger wins, then he's a comeback man. If Adam Scott wins, great for him but could his caddy please shut up?

I think it will be Tiger who wins the trophy, and Tiger who will score the PR victory as well.

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