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Law Practice

Jan. 5, 2010

A 'Courageous Putt'?

Robert Bastian Jr. of the Law Offices of Bastian & Dini takes a look at Tiger Woods' professional accomplishments and personal choices.

Robert L. Bastian Jr.

Partner, Bastian & Dini

Penthouse Suite 9025 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills , CA 90211

Phone: (310) 789-1955

Fax: (310) 822-1989

Email: robbastian@aol.com

Whittier Law School

No question when money and prestige is on the line, self-control, skill and steadiness prevailing over nervous energy and fear of failure is admirable. But courageous?

A metaphor, then, for courage?

No doubt a gallery and television audience watching, a championship on the line, a lifetime of practice and preparation behind, a competitive nature in the present, and an acknowledged accomplishment tantalizingly close, constitute pressure.

And meeting pressure, sorting...

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