The drama was relived once more for Mike Weir, who saw his lead nearly vanish Sunday at the final round of the Nissan Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.

At one point Weir had a seven shot-lead, but as history tells, leads are quite hard to keep for some in golf. The L.A. gallery watched a stirring finale in which Weir's short game helped him win his second straight Nissan Open.

Shigeki Maruyama played a flawless final round until his demise on the 18th green that gave way to Weir to capture the title. Maruyama lost the momentum as his chip to the green ran 12 feet past the hole. As the ball trickled further and further, so did his chance of a win. Weir did what any first-rate golfer does and that is take the opportunity and run with it.

The question one left to ask then is where is Tiger Woods? Is he a golfer or a wedding planner? Woods did post two fine rounds, but one came when it did not matter. His 64 on Sunday was impressive, but his two rounds of 72 were dreary.

Tiger needs a win as bad as Saddam Hussein needs his double. Woods, the almighty, is now 0 for 6 at Riviera. This only further shows that Woods is human. He needs to start concentrating on his golf game more than his wedding plans. The question of who is playing better at the moment between Woods in golf or Scott Merritt in basketball is something I seek to answer.

Come on down Tiger, you're the next contestant on "Who Wants to Marry a Non-celebrity." It won't get any easier for Woods as he gets ready for the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship staring this Wednesday. The No. 1 ranked Woods and 63 of the world's best golfers will clash with each other in the golf's version of bracketology.

One thing is certain in match play — anything can happen. I hope everyone has filled out their bracket by now. To all those anti-golf fans that think that golf is a sport for the frail, think again.

For Maruyama to hit a 3-iron at No. 15, in cold and wet conditions, over a bunker to a flag cut seven paces from the bunker is simply astounding. To hit that type of shot under the intense pressure is appreciated by those that have actually swung a club.

For those that criticize golf, please try it before you knock it.