Before anyone can be considered a rival to TIger, they are going to have to elevate their game above everyone else in the game. When someone starts blowing the rest of the field out week in and week out and plays in final pairings with Tiger on regular occasion, then we can start talking rivalry. Until then, he is just another good player.

The difference between this generation and the ones of the past is the depth of talent. After Tiger, there is a large group of people who can compete with each other week in and week out. Unfortunately, none of them have been able to show they can beat Tiger regularly. It will be interesting to see how Tiger's game changes now that little Sam has joined the family....