Will you root for Tiger Woods when he returns to golf?

[Talk Host]

Yes or no.

[BobKat1]

I never rooted for or against him in the past, but I probably will watch to see how he does on his return.

[cashman]

Yes or no.

Yes I will. His personal problems are his business and I hope they won't affect his Golf game.

Without him Golf will be less interesting.

[KathieI]

Don't watch golf or know anything about it, but I will root for him now as a man, a husband and a father. He deserves another chance, IMO...

[TallerTrees]

I will always be rooting for Tiger. Do I hope he will get his life together -- of course.

[Bonny]

Unfortunately, he screwed up big time, but, it's his life. I hope he can get things worked out. I love watching him golf & that won't change.

[zcaveman]

I am not sure why this is a problem. We watch Tiger for his golfing ability. Is anyone going to quit going to Mel Gibson movies because of what he did? Do we care that any of these actors and actresses have bounced from spouse to spouse and ruined other families?

It is the same with sports figures.

What is the difference?

[collie1228]

I've never rooted for him - he wins more than his share without needing my support. But on the other hand, if he's not in a tournament, I generally don't bother to watch, so I guess you could say I'm a fan of sorts. I have a feeling there are a lot of other "Tiger fans" out there who feel the same way I do. The game of golf needs him - tournament golf without Tiger is like watching paint dry. Unless, of course, Phil is in contention . . .

[GMONEY]

reguardless of what did or did not happen, he is the best. He puts so much into the game. Really enjoy watching him play. It will be rough on his first outing with the media and all hounding him. but i am sure he will make it thru and possibly even win 1st match back. It is his business not mine.

[duffysmom]

I've always had a problem with Tiger's attitude. He never seems to enjoy the game and is cavalier with fans but I do enjoy watching him play since he is a superb golfer. Unfortunately he has yet to tame his inner demons.

[Pturner]

I will root for him as a man, a father and as one of the greatest golfers the sport has ever know.

[LELANDJANE]

I started watching golf when Tiger came into the game. He is always fun to watch-winning or losing. I hope he can bring his life back to a good place and will be back soon. I'm pulling for him. I can't wait to watch again. Unfortunately, it will be a long time, if ever, before I can see him for the golfer I always have admired without thinking about his moral failures.

[eweissenbach]

If I could, would I root for:

Babe Ruth to hit a home run?
Ty Cobb to steal a base?
Enrico Caruso to sing another opera?
Leonado DaVinci to sculp another masterpiece?
Michaelangelo to paint another ceiling?
Wilt Chamberlain to score another 100?
Abe Lincoln to make another speech?
Elvis to sing another song?
Houdini to escape another entrapment?
Richard Petty to win another race?
Mother Theresa to bless another soul?

Yeah, I think I'll root for ole Tiger!

[cashman]

if i could, would i root for:

Babe ruth to hit a home run?
Ty cobb to steal a base?
Enrico caruso to sing another opera?
Leonado davinci to sculp another masterpiece?
Michaelangelo to paint another ceiling?
Wilt chamberlain to score another 100?
Abe lincoln to make another speech?
Elvis to sing another song?
Houdini to escape another entrapment?
Richard petty to win another race?
Mother theresa to bless another soul?

Yeah, i think i'll root for ole tiger!

amen and may god bless tiger and all of us sinners>

[Pturner]

If I could, would I root for:

Babe Ruth to hit a home run?
Ty Cobb to steal a base?
Enrico Caruso to sing another opera?
Leonado DaVinci to sculp another masterpiece?
Michaelangelo to paint another ceiling?
Wilt Chamberlain to score another 100?
Abe Lincoln to make another speech?
Elvis to sing another song?
Houdini to escape another entrapment?
Richard Petty to win another race?
Mother Theresa to bless another soul?

Yeah, I think I'll root for ole Tiger!

Very nice.

[dominick]

No. I have never cared about golf, but I admired Woods as a person and as a good sports role model for kids. Now that he has been revealed as just another phoney jock, I have lost all respect for him. I am not being judgemental, I just no longer care anything about him.

[F16 1UB]

Yes I'll root for him. Where he uses his putter is of no concern to me. He's played his best golf while having all these flings. Golfer yes - husband no.

[another Linda]

Yes I'll root for him. Where he uses his putter is of no concern to me. He's played his best golf while having all these flings. Golfer yes - husband no.

(groan) But I am rooting that he gains something good from the experience. BTW, is his wife being charged with spousal abuse? Certainly if the roles were reversed he would have been charged.

[kilowatt]

I`ve always rooted for tiger in the past because of his greatest, but never did care for his atitude on the golf course with his cursing and flipping of clubs. Maybe now he will be a little more humble and clean up his private life and behavior on the course.

[redwitch]

Personally, I think watching golf is one step below watching grass grow. However, I've followed Tiger's career since his college days (us military brats have to stick together). His morals are his own -- the only ones who should be concerned are his family. The idolization of athletes, actors and other personalities is just plain stupid. We should admire and respect their talent, their personal demons are just that -- personal.

So, yes, I will continue to be happy when Tiger wins a tournament and, at the same time, saddened that it has to be contaminated by his bad judgment. I'd be much happier never having known about his infidelities. Whether I like it or not, I know about them. They lessen him as a man, but not as an athlete.

[schotzyb]

I didn't cheer for him before this and nothing has changed in my book. I still will not cheer for him no more than I would any other athlete that has used poor judgement. He may be the greatest golfer in history but he has not proven that yet; only time will tell.

[REH7380]

I have watched and been a marshall at some of the tournaments where he has played and he has been a poor example for golf. He ignores the kids waiting for autographs, has his own police escort so no one can get near him and has not been a good example for golf. Conversely, Jack Nicklas, Lee Trevino, Ben Crenshaw, Tom Watson et al could not do enough to support the fans. Jack would sign all the autographs, Lee would joke with the fans, and so on. Do I cheer for him? Only from the standpoint that I hope after he has now been caught he finds a new way to live his life and becomes a good example for golf and families. Will it happen..Time will have to tell. If he does I will cheer for him.:confused:

[cashman]

I have watched and been a marshall at some of the tournaments where he has played and he has been a poor example for golf. He ignores the kids waiting for autographs, has his own police escort so no one can get near him and has not been a good example for golf. Conversely, Jack Nicklas, Lee Trevino, Ben Crenshaw, Tom Watson et al could not do enough to support the fans. Jack would sign all the autographs, Lee would joke with the fans, and so on. Do I cheer for him? Only from the standpoint that I hope after he has now been caught he finds a new way to live his life and becomes a good example for golf and families. Will it happen..Time will have to tell. If he does I will cheer for him.:confused:

PLAY TO THE CROWD AND FAIL THEM.

Tiger plays ro win by staying in the zone and by using this winning approach he pleases the real fans.

Tiger has given more to young potential golfers than all others before him.

[graciegirl]

PLAY TO THE CROWD AND FAIL THEM.

Tiger plays ro win by staying in the zone and by using this winning approach he pleases the real fans.

Tiger has given more to young potential golfers than all others before him.

What would you call "real" fans?:duck:

I have problems with a lot of what has happened and really can't seem to accept the term "sex addiction". Player? Yes.

I am a person who enjoys pulling for someone more if I think they are a decent person.

I have lived long enough to have seen the real world and I am not easily shocked by people's sexual behavior. BUT...His relationships with other women seem excessive to me.

Yes. I will watch him, but it won't warm my heart when he wins as much as it did before.

[cashman]

What would you call "real" fans?:duck:

I have problems with a lot of what has happened and really can't seem to accept the term "sex addiction". Player? Yes.

I am a person who enjoys pulling for someone more if I think they are a decent person.

I have lived long enough to have seen the real world and I am not easily shocked by people's sexual behavior. BUT...His relationships with other women seem excessive to me.

Yes. I will watch him, but it won't warm my heart when he wins as much as it did before.

Tiger had relationships that I also consider excessive. Isn't that why his wife made him go for help?

Let's let them work things out on their own and hope Tiger returns a new man.

God help him.

[REH7380]

I think Jack Nicklas, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Ray Floyd, et al played to the crowd and they also won. There is no excuse for disrespecting the fans. The true greats did not. No one could challenge the concentration of Nicklas over a putt, or Tom Watson staring down a chip, etc. but that did not mean after the game they ignored their fans. Greatness is not just wining. It is winning with "class". These guys all had and have it.

[schotzyb]

I think Jack Nicklas, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Ray Floyd, et al played to the crowd and they also won. There is no excuse for disrespecting the fans. The true greats did not. No one could challenge the concentration of Nicklas over a putt, or Tom Watson staring down a chip, etc. but that did not mean after the game they ignored their fans. Greatness is not just wining. It is winning with "class". These guys all had and have it.

And that is what Tiger is lacking and why he will never be as great as the above mentioned golfers. Wins only account for so much; win with class and you have truly won!

[Dutch9]

I never was a big "Tiger" fan, but with whats happened, as told in the news, I am even less impressed with him. One big problem I have with him is he is... was... a role model for many kids, and he let them down. I think he thought he was above having to follow the rules.

[rdhdleo]

I have never been a Tiger fan. I will say he is an awesome golfer but his attitude stinks. He will never be in the same league as Jack, Arnie, Lee or Tom for that reason! There are many other golfers to admire. Phil Mickleson for one. He always is there for the fans young and old and gives them his time. This past weekend even though his game was not the best he could be seen signing autographs for his fans young and old alike and truly gave them his time. I admire him as a person and golfer and he is fun to watch! Tiger is like watching a robot.

[zcaveman]

I just want to watch good golf without a lot of interviews or side shows. So far I have been very disappointed in the presentations on the Golf channel and the premium channel. I don't care who plays just let me watch golf!!

Right there is not single golf player to watch. None of them have a consistent game. Tiger has a consistent game. That is the only thing going for him. Jack Nicklaus and Arnie Palmer had a consistent game. They were fun to watch

Golf is not like other sports. There are no "heroes". Just guys you like to watch. I like to watch Tiger.

[billethkid]

on the golf course. He is not of the gentlemanly cut of the past greats.

He is another sports figure who thinks he is above the rules and above the law.

He is a moral disaster.....a 'p' poor role model for the youth of America or any where else.....because he can play a good round of golf does not make all the ills he brings to life, the sport and those around him.

Just another wealthy, full of himself athlete.

I actually enjoy watching golf and it has been very refreshing to watch the rest of the better golfers....the true gentlemen in the game play without listening to Tiger this and Tiger that.

We will be inundated with all he has done and not done and why and why not when ever he comes back.

My choice would be for him to saty out forever....for the good of the sport.

btk

[schotzyb]

on the golf course. He is not of the gentlemanly cut of the past greats.

He is another sports figure who thinks he is above the rules and above the law.

He is a moral disaster.....a 'p' poor role model for the youth of America or any where else.....because he can play a good round of golf does not make all the ills he brings to life, the sport and those around him.

Just another wealthy, full of himself athlete.

I actually enjoy watching golf and it has been very refreshing to watch the rest of the better golfers....the true gentlemen in the game play without listening to Tiger this and Tiger that.

We will be inundated with all he has done and not done and why and why not when ever he comes back.

My choice would be for him to saty out forever....for the good of the sport.

btk


I agree 100%. It has been a pleasure watching true gentlemen play the game rather than a "spoiled, self righteous individual that thinks he is above all the rules

[grayesun]

He's a great golfer, maybe the greatest of all time...but also a full of himself obnoxious tantrum throwing immature punk...we've watched him to play the game only; marvelling in his incredible skills.

So, we won't root for Tiger personally to win any events except Ryder cup (US team play); only hope to see him play up to his capabilities - making tournaments exciting to watch.

[cashman]

Those who cast stones need to look in the mirror and realize none of us is perfect we are all sinners.

God will give Tiger another chance and so will I.

[texasfal]

Only after he gets down on his knees and apologizes to his wife on the first tee of Bethpage Black.