It is now January 2013, roughly 26 months past Tiger Woods’ infamous car accident. Ever since then, the disgraced golfer has not achieved the same success as he did for the first decade of his career. There have been moments over the last couple years that have prompted the ‘is he back?” question.

Here, at the beginning of 2013, we are facing yet another moment in which people are asking if, indeed, Tiger is back.

After winning the 2013 Farmer’s Insurance Open in La Jolla, California, Tiger has once again warranted our inquiries. This time it seems right. The scandal has receded into the back of our memories and the injuries that have hindered his career have retreated, so yes, there is an argument that Tiger, is indeed back.

Don’t be fooled. We’ve been here before. This isn’t his first PGA Tour win since the scandal so what makes this one any different from the others. The ‘is he back’ question is so tired. The useless debate will carry on and we will continue to scrutinize every little thing until he has regained the prowess he once possessed.

That night in November 2009 was the last weever saw of the indestructible Tiger Woods. The golfer we knew will never be back. The best we can hope for is a second coming. The only absolute truth is the fact that if Tiger does indeed return to dominant form then it is going to be fun to watch.