The Masters

[ColdNoMore]

If the weekend continues the excitement of the first two days...hang on to the edge of your seats!

The number of top-ranked players near the top and in the running...is unprecedented.

Unless someone gets red hot and totally runs away and hides, or the weather allows some 'mudder's' (typically Europeans who are more used to playing in bad weather) to make some big moves...this could be the most magical Masters EVER!

It even has the potential, of being the best major tournament...in all of golf history. :22yikes:

I've personally stocked up on snacks, hit the DVR record button (to skip the few commercials)...and can't wait to watch. :cool:

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

So far it's one of the best. Five tied for first and four just a shot behind. There are close to forty players that have a chance to win.

One thing that I learned about the Masters. In most cases, the winning score will be within 3 of the 36 hole lead and the winner will not be the 36 hole leader. But I don't know if that will apply this year with this insane leaderboard.

The thing is that with the soft conditions, it's very possible for someone to go real low. I wouldn't be surprised to be a 63 or even lower today. If someone that's even par goes that low, he'll be in the mix.

This is the most wide open major that I can recall. Should be a great weekend.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

A somewhat unrelated question I've been thinking about. When Jack and Gary can no longer be the honorary starters, who will be next.

My guess is Tom Watson, Ben Crenshaw and Raymond Floyd.

Any other ideas?

[ColdNoMore]

A somewhat unrelated question I've been thinking about. When Jack and Gary can no longer be the honorary starters, who will be next.

My guess is Tom Watson, Ben Crenshaw and Raymond Floyd.

Any other ideas?

I vote for Watson, Crenshaw and Faldo.

[dewilson58]

A somewhat unrelated question I've been thinking about. When Jack and Gary can no longer be the honorary starters, who will be next.

My guess is Tom Watson, Ben Crenshaw and Raymond Floyd.

Any other ideas?




Bill Murray

[Chi-Town]

I vote for Watson, Crenshaw and Faldo.I might add Fred Couples to the list.

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[JoMar]

I found Tiger's comment interesting when asked what he expects for Saturday. He said that the course is usually set up to spread the field on Saturday and that's what he expects. Should be a good day today and tomorrow (if it doesn't get rained out). Nice thing about being retired...we can cancel tee times on Monday if the move they final round. :)

[ColdNoMore]

I found Tiger's comment interesting when asked what he expects for Saturday. He said that the course is usually set up to spread the field on Saturday and that's what he expects. Should be a good day today and tomorrow (if it doesn't get rained out). Nice thing about being retired...we can cancel tee times on Monday if the move they final round. :)

Yeah, I've also been thinking that a Monday finish...is very possible.

Given the very scary forecasts for a possible massive amount of tornadoes in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia...I just hope folks stay safe. :(

[karostay]

Masters First Day of Spring in my book

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I found Tiger's comment interesting when asked what he expects for Saturday. He said that the course is usually set up to spread the field on Saturday and that's what he expects. Should be a good day today and tomorrow (if it doesn't get rained out). Nice thing about being retired...we can cancel tee times on Monday if the move they final round. :)

I agree but with the soft conditions, I don't think that there is a lot to do to control scoring. Usually the course dictates what kind of shot must be hit but with the greens so soft, players will have the option to hit the shot that they want.

Unless the weather report changes dramatically, I think that a Monday finish is a done deal.

[ColdNoMore]

Thinking of the bad weather forecast...just reminded me of a funny story. :D

A buddy of mine, who was dating a woman from Amelia Island about 20 years ago, got into a conversation about golf with her.

She mentioned, in no uncertain terms, how 'dumb & ridiculous' she thought golf was.

Him being an avid golfer, decided at that point it probably wasn't going to work between them in the long run...but didn't give up trying to 'sell' the game to her.

Her response was that she had went to the Masters one rainy year and detested walking up and down all of the hills...constantly slogging through the mud.

Making the obvious assumption, his first question was... "what practice day did you attend?"

Her answer was, "it was on Sunday...not a practice day." :loco:

At this point, my buddy is drooling with a dropped jaw, asked her if she knew how hard it was to get a Sunday ticket and how in the world did someone that didn't even like golf...go to it in the first place?

She then tells him, "I didn't have much choice, my brother had recently married one of Hootie Johnson's daughters...and the entire wedding party was pretty much obligated to attend!" :22yikes:

I told my buddy he should try to contact the daughter (IIRC-her brother was divorced from her by that time)...and see if maybe something might work out from there. :1rotfl:

[justjim]

2014 took the Masters off my bucket list as my wife and I got to see all four days of the tournament. Bubba Watson won his second green jacket. It’s some kind of special place.

[ColdNoMore]

2014 took the Masters off my bucket list as my wife and I got to see all four days of the tournament. Bubba Watson won his second green jacket. It’s some kind of special place.

Very SCHWEET! :thumbup:


Color me envious, as it's still...on my bucket list. :(

[retiredguy123]

I found Tiger's comment interesting when asked what he expects for Saturday. He said that the course is usually set up to spread the field on Saturday and that's what he expects. Should be a good day today and tomorrow (if it doesn't get rained out). Nice thing about being retired...we can cancel tee times on Monday if the move they final round. :)
It's a good thing that The Masters is not being played at The Villages this year, because Tiger Woods would have been turned away for not having a collar on his shirt.

[jebartle]

My husband was fortunate enough to play Augusta National with fellow country club member that was a member of Augusta National also, that player, Billy Joe Patton. Probably no one on this site remembers him but he was a famous amateur in 1957 that had a good chance to win the Masters.
My ole boy shot 79. He said it was the most beautiful course he's ever played. He took me to several practice days and it was wonderful!

[JimJohnson]

I sure would love to see tiger win again.

[ColdNoMore]

It's a good thing that The Masters is not being played at The Villages this year, because Tiger Woods would have been turned away for not having a collar on his shirt.

Which is totally asinine, given that The Villages...allows you to wear denim pants. :oops:


And in actuality, Tiger is wearing a 'mock-turtleneck'...which IS allowed on TV courses.



2019 Masters: Tiger Woods brought back the mock turtleneck and Twitter freaked out - Golf Digest (https://www.golfdigest.com/story/2019-masters-tiger-woods-brought-back-the-mock-turtleneck-and-twitter-freaked-out)

[retiredguy123]

The announcers on TV are calling it a tee shirt.

[ColdNoMore]

The announcers on TV are calling it a tee shirt.Since when are they the experts on dress codes? :oops:

Given how strict Augusta is, if they had an issue with Tiger's shirts...they would have told him.


Besides, it sure looks to me like it also conforms with TV's definition...of "mock turtle-neck."

https://golfthevillages.com/golf-in-the-villages/howtodress.asp

Dress Code for Men

Shirts shall have a collar and sleeves. Turtle-necks or mock turtle-necks are acceptable. (Min. 1/4 inch collars.)

[retiredguy123]

Since when are they the experts on dress codes? :oops:

Given how strict Augusta is, if they had an issue with Tiger's shirts...they would have told him.


Besides, it sure looks to me like it also conforms with TV's definition...of "mock turtle-neck."

https://golfthevillages.com/golf-in-the-villages/howtodress.asp
You are correct that, apparently, Tiger's shirt is a mock turtleneck, and he can play golf in The Villages. One thing that does not make sense to me is The Villages requirement for a minimum one quarter inch collar. I have a lot of tee shirts and they all have larger than a quarter inch collar. So, apparently, there must be something else that disqualifies them as a mock turtleneck.

[ColdNoMore]

You are correct that, apparently, Tiger's shirt is a mock turtleneck, and he can play golf in The Villages. One thing that does not make sense to me is The Villages requirement for a minimum one quarter inch collar. I have a lot of tee shirts and they all have larger than a quarter inch collar. So, apparently, there must be something else that disqualifies them as a mock turtleneck.

I agree, the 1/4 inch...seems really minimal. :oops:

[kcrazorbackfan]

Dadgum, this thing is exciting!!

[ColdNoMore]

If recording...RESET YOUR DVR'S FOR 9:00AM!!

A big schedule change for tomorrow...due to anticipated bad weather.

https://sports.yahoo.com/masters-impending-storm-forces-sunday-rescheduling-210941095.html

The Masters and CBS would love to avoid a Monday finish, since viewership would crater. There hasn’t been a Monday finish since 1983.

To avoid that: Sunday’s round will begin at 7:30 a.m. ET, with the leaders teeing off at 9:20. Players will be grouped in threesomes, with a split-tee start — the first time this has happened in the final round in tournament history — where half the field will start on the first hole, and the other half on the 10th. To give the proper framing to the winner, the leaders will get the first tee and those out of contention starting on the 10th.

CBS will begin its broadcast at 9 a.m.


It's shaping up to be a historical Masters, for a number of reasons...and one heck of a shootout! :cool:

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I sure would love to see tiger win again.

You and tens of millions of others.

[ColdNoMore]

WOW, what a setup for when the torunament really begins..."on the back nine on Sunday!"

I'll personally be rooting for Tiger the most, but wouldn't bet any big money...against Molinari, Koepka or Finau.

Especially Koepka...even though he's currently 3 back.

It's always possible the winner could come from further back...but I'm thinking the winner will be one of those four.

Regardless of who eventually wins, I predict it's gonna be a nail-biting... EPIC DAY!


CAN'T WAIT!:bigbow:

[ColdNoMore]

I do have one bone to pick though, particularly since they take the condition of their golf course...so seriously.

In one of the television shots (can't remember when/where), I swear I saw one blade of grass...leaning the wrong way. :1rotfl:


Seriously though, they must have a small army going out after play...replacing/filling every single divot. :oops:

The entire course is simply amazing looking...at least on television. :thumbup:

[anothersteve]

I'll be in the minority rooting against Woods.
Steve

[stan the man]

I'll be in the minority rooting against Woods.
Steve

Minority of two

[CWGUY]

I'll be in the minority rooting against Woods.
Steve

Minority of two

:ohdear: Isn't it better (more enjoyable) to be rooting FOR someone when watching a sporting event..... anyone? :popcorn:

[anothersteve]

:ohdear: Isn't it better (more enjoyable) to be rooting FOR someone when watching a sporting event..... anyone?
Yep....I agreee...I'll be rooting for anyone but Woods.
Steve

[Polar Bear]

I'm with Steve in the minority. And like Steve said, we're definitely rooting for someone.

It's kinda like this...

I'm a Cleveland Browns fan. So my favorite team every week during the season...other than the Browns of course...is whoever is playing the Ravens. :)

[anothersteve]

I'm going to clarify a bit. My first choice to loose is Woods. My choices to win in order are....Mickelson (needs to leave the Driver in the lockers) Kutcher, DJ (got to get that putting in check)and Koepka ( I think he'll go to the wire). Strange things can happen tomorrow.
Steve

[Chi-Town]

If Adam Scott can make a putt he's in the mix.

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[Two Bills]

If Rory can go round 18 under on the last day, I reckon he could be in with a shout!

[jebartle]

Lots of gum chewing going on, maybe that is what is keeping me from turning pro, naah, just getting really really OLD!!!!!!:pray:

[JimJohnson]

Go Tiger.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

From what I've seen so far today, it's hard to believe that Molinari is not going to win this thing.

[anothersteve]

From what I've seen so far today, it's hard to believe that Molinari is not going to win this thing.

He needs birdies, pars are not going to win.
Steve

[JimJohnson]

From what I've seen so far today, it's hard to believe that Molinari is not going to win this thing.

Yea, he is a nice fellow as well.

[retiredguy123]

So, can I stop watching?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

And that's how fast things can change.

The thing that intrigues me is that Tiger Woods is not only possibly the best golfer who ever lived, he's one of the greatest athletes in any sport. He's up there with Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretsky, Babe Ruth and Tom Brady. Every time he wins, a new record is being set. History is being made.

He is second in majors and second in wins. He has made possibly the greatest comeback from several severe injuries in the history of sports. He has a chance to have the most ever wins and a very outside chance to win the most majors.

If any of the other players win today, and I have nothing against any of them, it's simply another Masters with another winner. It might as well be Patrick Reed winning. No one is going to remember it.

If Tiger wins, it will be like Jack Nicklaus winning in 1986. It will be a record setting win and a win that people will remember forever.

I don't care that he cheated on his wife and I don't care that he didn't smile and got angry when he hit bad shots. I don't care that he was caught on television using a curse word. Not that I condone any of those things, but they really just show that he's human. And as I've pointed out in previous posts, he has done wonders for the game by introducing it people that never had any interest. He's also done a tremendous amount of good with his Tiger Woods Foundation charities. Do those things balance out the bad? I don't know, but as I said, looking at what he has done on the golf course has been remarkable and I'd love to see him continue to rewrite the record books.

I feel privileged to have been alive to watch this great athlete. Those of us that are around my age have gotten a double bonus of witnessing both Jack and Tiger in out lifetimes. No one is ever going to say that about any of the other great players that are in the mix today.

[JimJohnson]

So, can I stop watching?

If you don’t want to see Tiger or Molinari win, the yes.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

If you don’t want to see Tiger or Molinari win, the yes.

There are a lot of players now in the mix.

[CWGUY]

I'll be in the minority rooting against Woods.
Steve

Minority of two

I'm with Steve in the minority. And like Steve said, we're definitely rooting for someone.

It's kinda like this...

I'm a Cleveland Browns fan. So my favorite team every week during the season...other than the Browns of course...is whoever is playing the Ravens. :)

:rolleyes: Sorry

[CWGUY]

:ho: GREAT DAY FOR THE GAME OF GOLF!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by rustyp:
It's obvious you worship the ground (and fairways) Tiger walks on and I don't. I do think he was and I say "was" a good golfer. The best of all times? How do you measure that.

You measure it by the number of wins against the competition at the time. That's the only way that you can measure.

Now Tiger is tied for first in total wins and three behind in majors. He also had several years off because of serious physical ailments.

It's hard to say that Tiger is absolutely the greatest of all time because Jack's record is a bit better. But certainly and argument can be made either way. But it's hard not to say that this was the greatest comeback in sports history. I can't think of anything that compares except for maybe Hogan in 1950. But Hogan was 38 at the time and had only missed on year. Tiger was out for three years and is now 43 years old.

What's more interesting is that he can still win more.

[bilcon]

GO TIGER! This should quiet some of your critics.

[anothersteve]

It's no big deal to me. Another major was inevitable.
Steve

[dewilson58]

Not a big Tiger fan, but I'm glad for him.



Great final 18.



Great comeback from having your wife chase you with an iron and all his personal escapades.

[Polar Bear]

Congratulations, Tiger.

But I will never believe in Karma again. ;)

[CWGUY]

From Jack Nicklaus:

"I am so happy for him and for the game of golf. This is just fantastic!!! " :coolsmiley:

[Chi-Town]

Even the Tiger Woods naysayers would have to give him credit for a brilliant round and determination. He beat the best field that may have ever been put together

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[graciegirl]

Even the Tiger Woods naysayers would have to give him credit for a brilliant round and determination. He beat the best field that may have ever been put together

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yeah. nice.

[anothersteve]

Even the Tiger Woods naysayers would have to give him credit for a brilliant round and determination. He beat the best field that may have ever been put together

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The "field" beat themselves like always.
Steve

[CWGUY]

The "field" beat themselves like always.
Steve

:) I thinking it's safe to say you are not the guy that bet $85,000 at 14-1 odds on Tiger winning. :1rotfl:

[anothersteve]

:) I thinking it's safe to say you are not the guy that bet $85,000 at 14-1 odds on Tiger winning. :1rotfl:

He played well, but -2 on the round is not great golf for a pro. Like I said the "field" beat themselves.
Steve

[CWGUY]

He played well, but -2 on the round is not great golf for a pro. Like I said the "field" beat themselves.
Steve

I believe -2 was enough. The best score today was -5 by Day who finished in a 4 way tie for 5th.

Looks like we won't agree..... I give him credit for winning and you blame the "field" for him winning! :ho:

[Two Bills]

He played well, but -2 on the round is not great golf for a pro. Like I said the "field" beat themselves.
Steve
Actually his final score was -13 which was one better than second and enough to win the tournament.
Good enough golf for a pro to win the Masters.
Wish I played as bad!

[ColdNoMore]

Even the Tiger Woods naysayers would have to give him credit for a brilliant round and determination. He beat the best field that may have ever been put together


:rolleyes: SorryFor sure, :1rotfl:

A really bad day for the Tiger haters...a GREAT day for golf!! :D


GOAT!

[JoMar]

He played well, but -2 on the round is not great golf for a pro. Like I said the "field" beat themselves.
Steve

So they couldn't hit the shots, focus on the task or handle the nerves.....still makes them less of a pro than Tiger today. I guess haters will always be haters.....but now they can be ignored. :)

[JimJohnson]

Over the years I have watched as Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus both have witnessed what a great talent Tiger has been and recognized his charities. I will take their assessment of Tigers character and golf talent over the questionable opinion of a few angry old men in The Villages Florida.
Learn to Love rather than Hate.

[Two Bills]

Love him or hate him, he was the man on the day.
......and don't tell me that was not the most nailbiting, exiting, "OMG." Masters of all time.
Absolutely loved it! :ho:

[ColdNoMore]

Over the years I have watched as Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus both have witnessed what a great talent Tiger has been and recognized his charities.

I will take their assessment of Tigers character and golf talent over the questionable opinion of a few angry old men in The Villages Florida.

Learn to Love rather than Hate.

Yep...:agree:

[Bay Kid]

Physically strong, mentally tough. One great golfer!

[Taltarzac725]

Physically strong, mentally tough. One great golfer!

Good assessment. :welcome:

[Fredman]

A guy bet 85 grand on Tiger and won 1.19 million

[Polar Bear]

One quick thing, then I'll let this thread run its course...

Lots of talk about the "haters". I know they're out there. But there are also those who simply are not Tiger fans. Yes...I consider myself one of them. Maybe it is partly because of some of his history. But whatever the reason, not all the folks who aren't Tiger fans are "haters".

Think of any top tier PGA pro. There will be folks who simply are not fans of that particular pro. Many are that way with Tiger. But they don't hate him. I feel like some of you on this and other threads react to any sort of not-Tiger-fan post like the poster is a "hater". It's almost like you 'hate' the poster.

My two cents.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The "field" beat themselves like always.
Steve

And many times that's how you win a major. You don't beat yourself while everyone else makes mistakes. To me, the best shot he hit was the nine iron on twelve to the middle of the green. Had Molinari hit that same shoe, he might have won the tournament.

It reminds me of when Sergio went at the flag on 17 in the Players a few years ago. It was one of the dumbest shots I've ever seen. All he had to do was to hit it in the middle of the green and make par and win the tournament. Even bogey gave him a chance.

Mickelson on the eighteenth hole at Winged Foot in The US Open was also an example of an incredibly stupid shot as was his miraculous shot on #13 from the trees at the Masters a few years ago. In that case, he pulled off the shot and won the tournament, but it was an unnecessary risk and could have cost him the tournament.

Tiger doesn't make mistakes like that, neither is Jack. That is why they won so many majors. That's really what separates them from all of their competition.

Other players hit it better than Tiger did yesterday. Other players hit ore greens, other players made more putts. All that is important but not as important was what Tiger did. He made the fewest mistakes.

In the end, the person that takes the fewest number of shots wins the tournaments. Tiger took the fewest mistakes and took the fewest number of shots.

[ColdNoMore]

Tiger's greatest advantage has never been his prodigious length, shot-making with irons, short game skills or his putting.

Nope, it's always been his...superior mental strength.

And at the age of 43, with all of the personal and physical issues he's been through...I posit that he may even be mentally stronger than ever. :thumbup:

While he doesn't completely intimidate other golfers physically the way he used to, there's a whole bunch of 'young guns,' who have more physical ability than he does now that are finally catching a glimpse...of what it must have been like to go up against him in his prime.

Just the number of the best players in the world that hung around to congratulate him, before he went in to sign his card...speaks volumes of the respect he still commands.

So for those who dislike so much the attention given him, and of whom a lot are probably jealous of his superior mental strength, I suggest that maybe for a while (like 5+ more years? lol)...you find another sport to watch. :D

Because it's gonna be a long time, and you're going to be really unhappy, before that deserved attention...ever relents. :wave:




Another thought just struck me.

He's now the only one who has a chance this year, at the admittedly almost impossible to attain...'Calendar Year Grand Slam.' :ho:

[JoMar]

One quick thing, then I'll let this thread run its course...

Lots of talk about the "haters". I know they're out there. But there are also those who simply are not Tiger fans. Yes...I consider myself one of them. Maybe it is partly because of some of his history. But whatever the reason, not all the folks who aren't Tiger fans are "haters".

Think of any top tier PGA pro. There will be folks who simply are not fans of that particular pro. Many are that way with Tiger. But they don't hate him. I feel like some of you on this and other threads react to any sort of not-Tiger-fan post like the poster is a "hater". It's almost like you 'hate' the poster.

My two cents.

I don't disagree however, not being a fan is one thing, taking personal shots at the guy or not recognizing his talent or giving credit for his win to his competition's inadequacies is another. To me, those are haters. There are many sports stars I don't embrace, but I do recognize their talents and appreciate what they contribute to their sport.

[redwitch]

Not liking a professional athlete is one thing but not appreciating the talent, trying to denigrate a win, rejoicing when that athlete is in pain is another. I always rooted for Lance Armstrong to lose but always congratulated his wins to his fans.

[ColdNoMore]

Not liking a professional athlete is one thing but not appreciating the talent, trying to denigrate a win, rejoicing when that athlete is in pain is another. I always rooted for Lance Armstrong to lose but always congratulated his wins to his fans.

Excellent post and points...as usual. :bigbow:

[ColdNoMore]

Here's an interesting opinion piece, on the current state and possible future...of the game so many of us love. :ho:

I really hope...the prediction is wrong. :(



Future of Golf. (poke here) (http://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tiger-woods-back-golf-probably-194408594.html)

For Matt Powell, VP and senior industry adviser at The NPD Group Inc., a monumental moment for a golf legend does not an industrywide rebound make.

“There are a lot of systemic headwinds for golf that are just not going away — in particular: Millennials are not picking up the game as quickly as Boomers are aging out of it,” explained Powell. “The game needs young people to be playing it to reverse its fortunes. I don’t think a 43-year-old guy winning a golf tournament is going to inspire young people to get out and pick up the game.’

Despite the inspiring message, Poser and Powell are both doubtful that Woods’ win will significantly resonate with teen males — the cohort on whom the future of the sport largely rests.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

See, they even look to Tiger to attract "teen males." Tiger is old enough to be a teen male's father, not a peer. If they want to attract teen males, they need to look closer to teen males' ages. Like Xander Schauffele, who is only 25 years old. Why doesn't his contribution and excellent show at the Masters Tournament not count? Why does the future of golf rest largely on a middle-aged man, when there are many younger men already carrying the game?

I think the media does the sport a HUGE disservice by focusing on a single player to rest the entire future of the sport on. No matter how good Tiger is, he is not the beginning nor the end of golf. They need to branch out and share the spotlight with some of the other fine players, in particular the younger ones, if they intend to use the media to attract new blood to the game.

[JoMar]

See, they even look to Tiger to attract "teen males." Tiger is old enough to be a teen male's father, not a peer. If they want to attract teen males, they need to look closer to teen males' ages. Like Xander Schauffele, who is only 25 years old. Why doesn't his contribution and excellent show at the Masters Tournament not count? Why does the future of golf rest largely on a middle-aged man, when there are many younger men already carrying the game?

I think the media does the sport a HUGE disservice by focusing on a single player to rest the entire future of the sport on. No matter how good Tiger is, he is not the beginning nor the end of golf. They need to branch out and share the spotlight with some of the other fine players, in particular the younger ones, if they intend to use the media to attract new blood to the game.

The loss of new players isn't new....and has been occurring during the years that Tiger wasn't at the top of the page, when the younger players (who entered the game watching Tiger, have a huge amount of respect for him and owe all the big purses they play for these days too him) were winning the majors. The players you think are important to the game....well, really haven't and aren't going to attract younger players. Attendance and TV ratings go up when Tiger plays (even when he was hurt), just as they did when Palmer and Nicklaus played. We want to watch the best in one of the few individual sports games (tennis and bowling included) and we choose who we believe that is. Based on attendance and TV ratings, there are many like us who choose Tiger and the media knows that and gives the majority what they are looking for. That doesn't mean we don't appreciate Xander Schauffele, DeChambeau, Koepka and many others, but they don't come close to bringing out emotion in spectators that Tiger does. Even today, when Nicklaus hits a lousy ceremonial tee shot, he brings out emotion and a desire for golfers (even your guys) to see him and watch.