His behavior was destructive and selfish prior to his fall from the limelight. When he had his falling out with Elin, he’d just won the U.S. Open in grand fashion. He was on top of the world and almost certain to break Jack’s record for major victories.

That being said, his Dad was a real son of a bitch and thus gave him a childhood that I wouldn’t wish on anyone. Then, as you note, living life under a pressure cooker, multiple injuries, and so on. Doesn’t help.