After Sergio Garcia won the Players Championship last week, he had a funny little quip after it was over.

“First of all, I want to thank Tiger for not being here.  That always makes things a little bit easier.”

I love that for two reasons.  First, he acknowledges that Tiger is better than him.  To suggest otherwise would be crazy and arrogant.  Second, it’s just plain funny.

As strange as it may be, I think a little higher of Sergio because of that small comment.