Sick of Tiger

[jsttaylor]

Is anyone else sick of seeing Tiger already? It's his first event and he's all they talk about on the Golf Channel! "2 Weeks of Tiger". I have the utmost respect for him and it would be a dream to play a round of golf with him, I'd settle for following him while he golfs, but come on. Enough already. There must be other stories.
Oh well, just had to vent.

[Colby]

You are my hero!

[Indio]

LOL I would say you have about 14 more tournaments to put up with them talking about him constantly and 20 or so with the occasional mention of his greatness when he isn't playing

[jsttaylor]

Unfortunetly you're right.

[Indio]

Unfortunetly you're right.

You know it, what to hell esle they got to talk about?

[Chieflongtee]

Can you blame Tiger? Were you sick of Gretzky? Are you sick of Brady?

[Hacker]

Yada, Yada, Yada - Everyone hates a winner

[Indio]

Yada, Yada, Yada - Everyone hates a winner

Thats why we love you Scotty

[Hacker]

Thats why we love you Scotty

I just can't get my feeble brain wrapped around the fact that this is a golf forum yet so many people constantly attack the man who has single handedly elevated this sport to the level of popularity that it enjoys today.

[Indio]

I just can't get my feeble brain wrapped around the fact that this is a golf forum yet so many people constantly attack the man who has single handedly elevated this sport to the level of popularity that it enjoys today.

Ah hell, if that is the best 'attack' they can muster up, Tiger is in no serious trouble Besides, it wasn't an attack persé, it was more like frustration with the man doing so weel when he had is C game off the tee and on the harder of the two courses to boot

[Colby]

I just can't get my feeble brain wrapped around the fact that this is a golf forum yet so many people constantly attack the man who has single handedly elevated this sport to the level of popularity that it enjoys today.

I was playing golf long before Tiger came on the scene, and would be golfing and talking on this forum if he had never appeared. We don't need Tiger except to fuel these endless series of discussions.

[Hacker]

I was playing golf long before Tiger came on the scene, and would be golfing and talking on this forum if he had never appeared. We don't need Tiger except to fuel these endless series of discussions.

Do you think that you'd be watching golf on a 24/7 Golf only channel or playing as many new courses or have the variety in equipment that we have today without Tiger's influence?

[jsttaylor]

I wasn't trying to bash him. I think he's fantastic. Just wish they could find more to talk about than Tiger. He's the best and will be the best ever one day. I guess with golf it is so easy for the networks to focus on one person. A lot harder to do in football and hockey. I wish I had a sixteenth of his game.

[LobWedge]

I don't have a problem with Tiger the player. He does things with a golf ball that I couldn't do in my wildest dreams. When he plays, I can only sit and watch in awe. Whether he has his "A" game or his so-called "C" game, 99 times out of 100 he finds a way to close the deal.

Where I do have the problem is with Tiger the media and PR circus. The majority of this is not controlled by him, but by those in orbit around him. Sure, he has helped take the game, and the business of golf to new levels not seen before, but golf is not a one man sport. There are many other personalities that deserve a lot more "face time" than they currently get.

[Mattchew]

I was playing golf long before Tiger came on the scene, and would be golfing and talking on this forum if he had never appeared. We don't need Tiger except to fuel these endless series of discussions.

maybe that goes for you or me...but what tiger has done for this game is unmatched. Not only for his play but the things he does off the course that you just dont see from other players, or even other sport figures. Tiger could sit at home for the rest of his life, never having to pick up a club again...but instead you see him teaching Underpriveledge kids. Spending millons builing schools, Would rather turn on and hear them talking about tiger, than hearing many of the bad things that go on in sports these days...Just be greatful you are getting to see him play because you might not see a better golfer/ person/ rolemodel in our day then tiger woods. JMO

[mberube]

I was playing golf long before Tiger came on the scene, and would be golfing and talking on this forum if he had never appeared. We don't need Tiger except to fuel these endless series of discussions.

You have to admit that most members here have started the game only since Tiger is on the prowl.

Mike

[BC MIST]

I just can't get my feeble brain wrapped around the fact that this is a golf forum yet so many people constantly attack the man who has single handedly elevated this sport to the level of popularity that it enjoys today.

Tiger has contributed his share but the one who did what you stated above was Arnold Palmer. No one elevated the game more, at the time, than Arnie did.

[DLIII]

Tiger has contributed his share but the one who did what you stated above was Arnold Palmer. No one elevated the game more, at the time, than Arnie did.

I agree BC, but you did say at the time. Arnold is an incredible icon in the game. He's still a superb pitchman if you're selling something.

However, If you compare apples to apples. With a combination of a strong political environment, expanded media coverage, a growning asian economy and a superb representitive in Tiger Woods. The game has experienced a growth like it may never see again.

[big mac]

Well said Mattchew On that note I can sleep well tonight

[Skiddlydidly]

I agree. Even though I'm a big fan of his, and I know that Tiger is the top dog and the big money maker for the tour, it feels like we're following a one-man tour sometimes.

I'm usually more inclined to watch tournaments when Tiger's not in the field. It's just more interesting to watch different players, compare thier styles and swings and so forth. Also, when Tiger's really on his game, he makes few mistakes, which makes for boring golf to watch.

[Kilroy]

Tiger gets in lots of funky spots. He is a majician at recovering. That is not boring.

Too much Tiger? Perhaps, but I am glad to be able to witness his play.

[3Jack]

Having been up close with Weir on three occassions last summer, I must say that he isn't exactly sugar and spice with the fans either... there are lots of guys who'd you expect to be engaging with the fans, who aren't, and those who surprisingly are engaging.

But, I have rationalized it like this: I'm rather unapproachable when I'm in the middle of doing my job - at least when I'm doing it effectively. Some people can only get the job done using a certian mindset / approach, and if that means they have to block out distractions before, during, and even after their round, then that's what they've gotta do.

And regarding pre and post round jerkiness, it may be that he's sick of the professional autograph hounds who intentionally run over kids and old ladies in their effort to have their two dozen copies of Raising a Tiger signed. It's unfortunate, but doodes like that spoil the fun for the rest of us.

[Colby]

Having been up close with Weir on three occassions last summer, I must say that he isn't exactly sugar and spice with the fans either... there are lots of guys who'd you expect to be engaging with the fans, who aren't, and those who surprisingly are engaging.

But, I have rationalized it like this: I'm rather unapproachable when I'm in the middle of doing my job - at least when I'm doing it effectively. Some people can only get the job done using a certian mindset / approach, and if that means they have to block out distractions before, during, and even after their round, then that's what they've gotta do.

And regarding pre and post round jerkiness, it may be that he's sick of the professional autograph hounds who intentionally run over kids and old ladies in their effort to have their two dozen copies of Raising a Tiger signed. It's unfortunate, but doodes like that spoil the fun for the rest of us.

That's why I specifically mentioned before and after the round. During the round, I could care less how the fans are treated, these guys are working. But walking off the practice green an hour after the round and walking by adoring kids without acknowledging them is crappy given his image that the TV gives Tiger. I've never seen Weir personally, so I can't comment on that, but I have seen Tiger escorting hime from driving range to practice green and through 18 holes for four days. It's pretty bad when I overheard one of the marshalls at a charity event tell the kids that Tiger has already signed his one autograph for the day.

[3Jack]

That's why I specifically mentioned before and after the round. During the round, I could care less how the fans are treated, these guys are working. But walking off the practice green an hour after the round and walking by adoring kids without acknowledging them is crappy given his image that the TV gives Tiger. I've never seen Weir personally, so I can't comment on that, but I have seen Tiger escorting hime from driving range to practice green and through 18 holes for four days. It's pretty bad when I overheard one of the marshalls at a charity event tell the kids that Tiger has already signed his one autograph for the day.

And that's why I specifically addressed before and after round issues. I saw the same thing regarding Tiger at the President's Cup - I can't argue with you there regarding zooming off on a cart as soon as his round was done, but I can't blame him to be honest, considering all the professional autograph hounds that were weaseling their way to the front of the crowd to get Jack to sign memorabilia that you just knew was going to be on ebay the next day.

[Baxter]

Give me Tiger and more Tiger - I love watching him....It's not fair to the rest of players and thier fans but when they start bring in the money like Tiger does they will on TV more......Win Baby Win - just like Tiger....

[mberube]

I must admit that I love the tiger coverage. I’m crazy about golf because of Tiger. I have started playing 12 years ago when Tiger fever started. I watch tournaments only when Tiger plays with a couple of exceptions (Majors, MikeW in contention, Villegas and a couple of other young guns.). Other then that I feel that there is no excitement, nothing out of the ordinary happening.

Mike

[3Jack]

I must admit that I love the tiger coverage. I’m crazy about golf because of Tiger. I have started playing 12 years ago when Tiger fever started. I watch tournaments only when Tiger plays with a couple of exceptions (Majors, MikeW in contention, Villegas and a couple of other young guns.). Other then that I feel that there is no excitement, nothing out of the ordinary happening.

Mike

I second your post Mike, I'm the same way. Watching golf when Tiger isn't playing, or if Weir isn't in contention isn't that engaging.

[NoBack]

I second your post Mike, I'm the same way. Watching golf when Tiger isn't playing, or if Weir isn't in contention isn't that engaging.

So a tournament with VJ, Phil, Garcia, Furyk, Weir, Ames and all those young guns, does not interest you guys?

[mberube]

So a tournament with VJ, Phil, Garcia, Furyk, Weir, Ames and all those young guns, does not interest you guys?

When VJ, Phil, Garcia, Furyk, Weir, Ames and all those young guns are there, tiger is also there.

[Kilroy]

I know I'd be playing without Tiger on the scene. I watched him win the US amature in the clubhouse after a round. I had never heard of him before but he definately got my attention that day. Greg Norman was # 1 and Balata balls were popular!