[Rapscallion St Croix]

Who?

[karostay]

How soon we forget what Tiger has done for golf
Find it amazing how many can kick him on the way down
But that's what our culture has become

[rubicon]

No one is more important than the game itself.

tiger like all its pro players collectively made golf always have always will.

The only true stand out and the best role model for golf is Arnold Palmer win or lose e never missed a beat

Golf gave more to tiger than tiger did for golf.

I say good riddance

[karostay]

There's an example

[justjim]

In his prime Tiger was likely the best skilled golfer of all time. However, Tiger's attitude toward his fans left a lot to be deserved. His personal life tragic.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Tiger has become the Pete Rose of golf.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix

Tiger has become the Pete Rose of golf.

I don't think he has sunk to having personal appearances so he can sell autographs yet though.


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[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix

Tiger has become the Pete Rose of golf.

That's a real insult to Pete Rose.

Rose is no saint, but he's no Tiger either.

[vintageogauge]

There have been and still are many players with severe back problems but they kept on playing the game knowing that they would never be what the were, Tiger's a bit of a wussy. He'll eventually bring the seniors tour to prime time.

[golf2140]

Originally Posted by karostay

How soon we forget what Tiger has done for golf
Find it amazing how many can kick him on the way down
But that's what our culture has become

He did it all by himself. Thought that he was above all.

[JP]

The way he used to crush the ball on his drive its no surprise he has back problems---something had to give. Sorry to see him not be able to play. At his peak, he was a true magician at golf.

[ColdNoMore]

Regardless of what one thinks of him personally, it is beyond dispute that he single-handedly raised awareness of golf among younger generations...and was responsible for substantial increase in purses through bigger TV contracts.


Tiger Woods' impact felt across generations

Tiger Woods could not help but inspire the stars of today, his dominance during their formative years so pronounced as their golf lives were taking shape.

Spieth, now 22, was just 3 years old when Woods won the 1997 Masters, the first of his 14 major championships. If Spieth was too young to take notice, he certainly could not miss Woods' accomplishments as the golfer piled up victories through his formative years.

Jason Day, 28 and Rory McIlroy, 26, have expressed similar sentiments. Combined, they happen to be the top-3 ranked players in the world.

What Golf Looked Before Tiger Woods Turned Pro And Changed The Game Fo - Golf Digest

Golf is a radically different endeavor, both at the professional and recreational level, because of Woods and his 79 PGA Tour wins, 14 major championships, $110 million in on-course PGA Tour earnings and millions more off.

20 years later, how Tiger's win changed the face of golf

Golf would change hugely. More fans, especially nontraditional, minority and younger fans, began turning out for PGA Tour events. With those throngs came bigger sponsorships and more money. Woods' champions' paycheck in 1997 was $486,000; eight years later, when he won his latest green jacket, the winner's share was $1.26 million. Purses skyrocketed across the PGA Tour, fueled by burgeoning TV contracts as networks scrambled to get a piece of the Tiger Woods magic.

[Polar Bear]

Tiger had a huge impact on golf, no doubt. But his impact compared to the state of the game before he arrived pales in comparison to Arnie's.

And would you like to bring character into the comparison?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Tiger had a huge impact on golf, no doubt. But his impact compared to the state of the game before he arrived pales in comparison to Arnie's.

And would you like to bring character into the comparison?

I agree. He was never a kind man like Nicklaus and Palmer. He was an arrogant hot head and everyone knows that anger will do you in on the course.

Athletes call what he did sportf**king and he really screwed up his image and his marriage and then sought "help" for it. I think he was abusing prescription drugs then and now his addiction is much worse.

When he was caught and publicly shamed after all of his "indiscretions", I knew then the loss of public adulation would be the end of his career. I don't think he will ever be what he was or even a shadow of it.

Tiger had a tyrant father and a wussy mom. He was a puppet for his dad. Some people can rise above being a child star and some can't.

I just never have liked his personality no matter how great his abilities were. And that is often the difference between male and female fans. But....I know plenty of men who agree with me.

[dewilson58]

A step in the right direction.......


Tiger Woods getting “professional help” to manage prescription drugs:

Beleaguered golf legend Tiger Woods confirmed via Twitter that he is seeking professional help to manage prescription drugs he was taking for back pain and a sleeping disorder.

Radaronline reported that Woods, 41, checked into the Jupiter Medical Center for a 28-day stay to deal with a painkiller addiction.

“I’m currently receiving professional help to manage my medications and the way that I deal with back pain and a sleep disorder,” Woods posted on Twitter Monday night. “I want to thank everyone for the amazing outpouring of support and understanding, especially the fans and players on tour.”