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11-26-2002 11:39 AM #1
Skins Game this weekend - no more "validation"
"Tiger Woods, the No. 1 player in the world, Phil Mickelson, the No. 2 player in the world, Mark O'Meara, a two-time majors winner, and Fred Couples, a former Masters champion and three-time SKINS GAME winner will compete in the $1 million ConAgra Foods SKINS GAME at spectacular Landmark Golf Club in Indio, Calif., Nov. 29 - Dec. 1"
"The original format will be back in place for the ConAgra Foods SKINS GAME, which means a player no longer has to validate winning a SKIN on the following hole by winning or matching the low score on the hole to claim the SKINS and money he "won" on the previous hole. With the original format, you win the hole, you win the SKIN and the money, no validation required."
Full story
http://www.conagrafoods.com/media/ne...ok&ID=20020916
Validation was such a stupid idea.
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11-26-2002 12:26 PM #2
I agree, everything came down to the very end last year.
I'll let you know how it goesIt could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others.
Colby
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11-27-2002 12:04 PM #3
"Amateur" Skins Game
They should re-think the whole concept. The validation idea was an attempt to re-vive an event that has grown old and tired.
We get to watch these guys play almost year round now. And watching Tiger or Freddy try a putt for $100Gs isn't nearly as exciting as it used to be.
However, if it was Joe Smoe, 12 handicap from Nowhereville trying to make that same putt for a $100 Grand - that would be good television.
They should randomly draw 4 golfers with equivalent handicaps and let them hack it out for some serious dough. Of course they'd have to give up their amateur status but who wouldn't jump at that chance.
They could partner each amatuer with a tour pro. Even put the pro on the guys bag!
They could have multiple divisions with different caps, ladies etc.
Ultimate reality golf TV!!!!!!
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11-27-2002 12:07 PM #4
It might be good sport to watch some guy slice it into a backyard pool!
It could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others.
Colby
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11-27-2002 08:12 PM #5
that would very kewl
I'd watch that.
Would'nt that be something. Watching some guy like us playing for that kind of dough, in fornt of that many people with millions wathcing on tv.
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12-02-2002 10:20 AM #6
are you guys fed up with Tiger is God?
Anybody else getting a little annoyed or fed up with Tiger being treated as God??? I dont remember Jack or Arnold EVER yelling at people with cameras (especially on camera). I agree they should not be taking pictures during their shots and these individual should be told but, come on, to throw the guy's camera in the lake???? Not impressed here that's for sure.
And this was Tiger's caddy.........
Wayyyyyyyyy to muck power for these guys.
Let security take care of the problems.
Yet another attitude buster for da man.
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12-02-2002 08:44 PM #7
I missed the camera throwing bit if it happened on Sunday. However, I was standing just off the 18th green when Tiger was yelling how the guy took a picture during his swing. I was also in the front row of the line when the foursome left the 18th green. Tiger walked past every kid asking for autographs staring straight ahead, not even acknowledging they existed. Fred Couples was pretty much the same. Phil Mickelson had to be dragged away from the kids to go to the media tent, and promised he would be back. Mark O'Meara didn't sign any either but he was running late, and was being pushed to the media tent.
I would much rather see Phil again than Tiger, way more class.It could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others.
Colby
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12-03-2002 02:54 PM #8
An over anxious photographer is always a problem. I was a career photographer for 23 years, and I covered The Eagle Creek Classic every year, and the Canadian Open in '97. Amatures are not permitted cameras except on certain days when the rule is waived, or during the pro am. If the guy was an amature photographer, the camera was not supposed to be there. If the fella was a pro, believe me he knew the score with regards to when not to take pictures. You must sign an agreement to get your photo pass, whereby you accept responsibility for your actions, and risk being tossed on your ear for any violation of the clearly defined rules. The photographer was in the wrong either way, and should have been turfed and removed from the accepted list of photographers.
Having said that, Steve W. had no business taking the camera and throwing it in the lake. He should be sued for that. Value of the equipment and loss of revenue form the images on the film he ruined.
Photographers like these and the Paparazzi give the profession a bad name. I was never so put off of as I was when I was shooting at Emerald Links the week Princess Diana died, and some bozo called me a F***'n Paparazzi while I waited for them to clear the green. I went home shortly after that. My heart was not in it anymore that day.
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12-04-2002 09:42 AM #9
well...
If Steve Williams is sued by the photographer, Tiger should turn around and sue the photographer. While I won't defend Williams actions, these guys are playing for a lot of $ and whether they need it or not is irrelevant. The photographers need to control themselves or be turfed out of there. Of course when that happens, it's usually too late.
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12-06-2002 01:02 PM #10
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Tiger and Steve should take a pill.
The Skins game is a meaningless gimmick event and the purse means basically nothing to these guys (the players get paid appearance $$ for the Pro-Am, expenses, etc and they get treated like kings). Since it is a "fun" event where the players are interacting with fans and each other it is understandable (although unfortunate) someone might get on the wrong side of the etiquette line. If that happens then SECURITY, not Steve Williams, should handle the matter.
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12-06-2002 01:17 PM #11
Steve's head is as big as Tiger's I guess.
The Skins is for fun. John Daly always knows how to have fun at a Skins game....bring him back.
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12-06-2002 06:43 PM #12
thank you thank you thank you
powerlefty.......... 100% in agreement as I said (regarding letting security take care of it).
btw......150% in agreement with em69......bring back the Big Boy!!! Wooooooooo Hooooooo
And let the games begin!!
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