. >> reporter: "sports illustrated" senior writer michael bamberger has covered tiger's career from theeginning. but then this isn't just a sports story. it's a human story. >> oh, it goes way beyond sports. my 88-year-old mother is watching. when you saw tiger woods come off that 18th green at augusta national, and by the way, my mom might not know that a golf course has 18 holes. but she said when he came off that 18th green and tiger picked up his son and hugged the daughter, my mother may be like millions of others, this guy is a human being after all. >> reporter: impressive analysis from michael bamberger's mother. now then, the question, is tiger going to win this week? i can only tell you that the oddsmakers have installed him as when you humble yourself under the mighty hand of god, in due time he will exalt you., him joel osteen. i'm excited about being with you every week. i hope you'll tune in. you'll be inspired, you'll be encouraged. i'm looking forward to seeing you right here. you are fully loaded and completely equipped for the race that's been designed for you. at redf