Originally Posted by
Indio
Rick, in fairness the tournament organizers had the option to say NO, not a penny will be given to you in appearence fees. You said it yourself, there were plenty of GREAT golfers at there yet they still paid Tiger big money to appear. If they are willing to pay, then don't blame Tiger for taking the easy money. I am sure that he did not approach them and say hey, you have a tournament coming up and if you give me 3 million in appearence fees, I will attend. I have a felling it was the other way around, they approached him with the offer.
Tiger is doing what is good for tiger and his future. I don't have a problem with that.
I don't hear anyone complaining about the greedy hockey players who have driven the cost of tickets well beyond the reach of many avid hockey fans.
Some people just don't like Tiger and will blame him for every move he makes. :rolleyes