My opening is that the game of golf is bigger than anyone player.
I believe that the media ought to focus on all the unbelievable shots made by a player. I also believe it is respectful for the media to give the leader(s) their day in the sun. Rory, Ricky and Sergio played their hearts out and made this a very watchful event.
As to the respect thing, one may admire athletic skills of a player but not necessarily have respect for a player. Arnie and Jack both earned both.
The golf industry like any other is only interested in profits but their focus on tiger in my view is going to turn a lot of people off because it is a fairness issue and because such attention is presently without merit
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