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Article: Tiger calls Curtis' British Open victory a case of `ignorance is bliss'.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
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- July 30, 2003
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Byline: Brian Windhorst
GRAND BLANC, MICH. _ At the end of the movie Bull Durham, the wily and experienced Crash Davis tells rookie Nuke LaLoosh that to be successful in the big leagues, he'd have to play with "fear and arrogance."
Likewise, after two weeks of reflection, the wily and experienced best golfer in the world explained rookie Ben Curtis' victory at the British Open might have been a result naivete and innocence.
Tiger Woods hasn't reached elder statesmen status yet, but his opinions shape the world on golf. He is one of the many who believe Curtis' stunning victory was possible because of his inexperience.
"I remember the ...