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Originally posted by ChicagoSigMan:
No one who saw the scene around the 18th green today at East Lake can say that Tiger has hurt the game. It was an amazing scene. I've never seen anything like that for any player not named Tiger.

Ticket sales still soar when he plays and TV viewership is through the roof when he is in contention.

Not actual golf fans.

I hate to say it, but Tiger, playing well, is good for the game of golf. I admire his determination and mental discipline, beyond that, I don't think much of the guy.

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Originally posted by Gustofer:

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Originally posted by Johnny 3eagles:
Nike stood by him and continues to sponsor him. At least someone did, rather than jump ship.

Nike also stood by Kaepernick.

That was my sarcastic point! Glad you caught it.

I have no room in my life for curs, cretins, liars, adulterers and miscreants, no matter what their field of endeavor.

I'm glad to see him successful again. I hope personally he's gotten some things figured out. I only hope the best for him.

That being said, he'll never be one of my favorites.

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Originally posted by Abn556:
A stationary man hits a stationary ball at a stationary target.

I never understood the hero worship of golfers.

What’s your excuse when you’re at the shooting range and don’t hit what your aiming at every time?

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Originally posted by fpuhan:
I have no room in my life for curs, cretins, liars, adulterers and miscreants, no matter what their field of endeavor.

And I’m a huge supporter of President Trump.

As a Christian, we are all sinners. Matthew 7:5 comes to mind.

Tiger bashers and haters:
Go spew your venom in your own thread.

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Originally posted by GaryBF:
Tiger bashers and haters:
Go spew your venom in your own thread.

I don't worship any one playing a sport.

Golf is more fun to watch when Tiger is playing well...

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Originally posted by Abn556:
A stationary man hits a stationary ball at a stationary target.

I never understood the hero worship of golfers.

I’ll agree with you on the hero worship aspect of any athlete for that matter.

However, your characterization of golf is just silly, an indication of how little you must know about the game and the nuances of top-level competitive golf.

If golf were easy, every weekend hack would be shooting 5 or 6 under on 7,300 yard layouts.

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Originally posted by PR64:
Golf is more fun to watch when Tiger is playing well...

I find Golf more fun to watch when the LPGA Asian girls play.

I am not a Tiger fanboy. Heck, I'm not even a golfer (I swing clubs once a year at a charity event).
I did however smile when I saw Tiger win. Yeah, he is flawed but who is perfect? I know I am not.
He worked hard to come back and I'll grant him his moment of sun (and hope there are more).

everybody has their flaws. I don't spite myself by being angry at the personal life of entertainers. most people say they want their entertainment separate from their real life... they want to escape. we don't want rock stars talking about politics or we don't want to think about crazy actors when they are in movies we like. well, I don't think about athletes' personal lives when they're on the field/course. unfortunately, a lot of my favorite athletes have had personal issues. same with actors or musicians. but on the field/stage/camera, they make me happy with their talent, and that's all I really care about.

Tiger is the greatest golfer I've ever watched and probably one of the top 3 greatest athletes I've ever watched. There are a lot of great young, exciting golfers on tour right now. Bgut none of them can match what Tiger has brought to the game, and as evidenced by this weekend, what he still brings to the game.

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Originally posted by striker1:

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Originally posted by Abn556:
A stationary man hits a stationary ball at a stationary target.

I never understood the hero worship of golfers.

I’ll agree with you on the hero worship aspect of any athlete for that matter.

However, your characterization of golf is just silly, an indication of how little you must know about the game and the nuances of top-level competitive golf.

If golf were easy, every weekend hack would be shooting 5 or 6 under on 7,300 yard layouts.

He's trolling.

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Originally posted by Rey HRH:

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Originally posted by XLT:
No body use to work out before golf now they all do look at how many young big time golfers there are now, none of that would have ever happened without him.

I doubt that. Annika Sorenstam was playing long before Tiger and she had a physical fitness trainer.
He did bring mass attention to the game.

Annika is 5 yrs older and started her junior play only 2 yrs before Tiger did.

Gary Player was and still is a fitness fanatic years before both of the above were born. This however was NOT the norm until Tiger showed up and hit shots that others couldn't - because they weren't as strong as he was.
The whole crop of top PGA players grew up knowing that fitness, strength and speed through the ball was what it took to complete in the modern game.
(that and being able to putt the ball like it had eyes)

Is Tiger a dick? IMHO yes.
Is he one of the greatest golfers ever? Obviously yes.
Changing his attitude towards the fans would go a long way in my book but we'll have to see if that happens.
I like Tiger in contention because that's what drives golf in the era of TV. I also like to see other golfers hit shots though not just Tiger.

@Floyd: "Not actual golf fans."
Gee I wonder what drives advertiser dollars? "Actual" fans that play the sport or eyeballs on the TV?
More eyes = more $$$

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Annika Sorenstam

BTW, just saw Annika at Raley's grocery store here in Incline Village doing a little shopping. She looked fit in a sponsor plastered jacket (Callaway, Lexus), yoga pants, flip flops, wet hair.

Its a drag for me, but then not really into golf.

Ron White Dickin Around with Tiger Woods


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OBVHWkm1qc

wishing him all the best with even more success, good for you T.W.