Tiger Woods blows two-stroke lead in Championship

Tiger Woods is the most dominant player in his sport today.

He is often compared to the likes of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.

Woods is currently chasing Nicklaus' record of 18 majors won in a career.

Woods' plan to get major number 15 hit a bit of a snag this afternoon as Y.E. Yang surprised Woods by overtaking him with an eagle on the 14th green, pushing him past Woods, not letting him retain the lead, to win the PGA Championship.

What is so important about Y.E. Yang and what he accomplished? Yang accomplished two firsts. He is the first Asian-born player to win a major championship on the PGA tour. The most important first to the casual sports fan, Yang became the first golfer to beat Woods after Woods leads after 54 holes.

Woods was previously 14 of 14 after leading or co-leading 54 holes.

Yang made the putt on the 18th green, giving him not only a two-stroke lead, but also ensuring him the PGA Championship as he clenched his fist with vigor as he celebrates his first major victory.

The most critical shot, however, was on the 17th green. Yang, on his second shot on a par 3, shoots it over a tree and onto the green within six feet of the hole. Woods could only look over in awe and shock as Woods tried to make his comeback.

Yang had the opportunity to go into the 18th green with a two stroke lead after Woods bogeyed on 17, but he ended up missing by inches as he tapped his third shot to bogey on the par 3.

With this defeat, it ensured Tiger Woods of a major-less year. Although he has amassed five victories this year, he couldn't translate those successes into the major championships.

What many casual or avid followers of golf don't realize is Tiger Woods is eight months removed from his knee surgery recovery and in my opinion, even the best of players deserve to be human.

This may be the longest summer for Tiger Woods, but every golfer knows not to count out Woods in the future. He will be back to form soon enough.

But for now, let us appreciate the history that was made today in Golf as Y.E. Yang became the first Asian-born golfer to win a major championship in the PGA.