Tiger

[rjn5656]

Go get them Tiger. Show the young pups how it is done.

[stan the man]

Out with the old in with the new

[bilcon]

The "old" can still win. Check the crowds since Tiger is back. If he wins, I can't wait to see all his critics jump on the band wagon.

[bilcon]

I have not seen any young player win consistently like some of the older guys did. Watch Tiger today and you will see real golf.

[daddymac1127]

Tiger Tiger Tiger. Why is it all about Tiger? Even the Sports page had a picture of him and he isn't in the lead; 5 other GOLFERS ahead of him.

Time to give credit to other GOLFERS. He hasn't been the number 1 golfer for many years.

[billethkid]

My perspective?

No different than the other greats from the past....that come back to win every........ once in a while as well.

[rjn5656]

Nice finish Tiger.

[JoMar]

Tiger Tiger Tiger. Why is it all about Tiger? Even the Sports page had a picture of him and he isn't in the lead; 5 other GOLFERS ahead of him.

Time to give credit to other GOLFERS. He hasn't been the number 1 golfer for many years.

Those other golfers you want to give credit to.....got their butts kicked :)

[tophcfa]

Pretty impressive what he did today given that he had several back surgeries ending with having vertebrae fused in his back. Fighting through that earns some respect in my book.

[Northwoods]

I used to love Tiger Woods. I thought he was such a role model for young kids. Then I found out he wasn't at all the person I thought he was. Still can't get past that. In my book, you can't be an ass in your personal life but "all is forgiven" in your professional life. Maybe that's just me.

[ColdNoMore]

New Nike Tiger Commercial (poke here) (http://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/04/nike-tiger-woods-masters-commercial)

[anothersteve]

New Nike Tiger Commercial (poke here) (http://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/04/nike-tiger-woods-masters-commercial)

The same Colin Kaepernick Nike?
Nike means crap to me.
Steve

[JimJohnson]

:ohdear:Tiger Tiger Tiger. Why is it all about Tiger? Even the Sports page had a picture of him and he isn't in the lead; 5 other GOLFERS ahead of him.

Time to give credit to other GOLFERS. He hasn't been the number 1 golfer for many years.

:ohdear:

[Bay Kid]

Physically strong, mentally tough. One great golfer!

[valuemkt]

Hard work and determination lead to accomplishment. The rest is for the national enquirer.

[ColdNoMore]

Physically strong, mentally tough. One great golfer!

:agree:

[daddymac1127]

Other golfers got their butt kicked? Really? he won by 2 strokes over 72 holes.

How come the winning golfer (Tiger especially) always say how well the played as if they won by a large number of strokes.

Your telling me that at least one or two of the strokes weren't somewhat lucky as to where they landed.

[CWGUY]

:ohdear: Like the old saying goes..... "They don't ask how, they ask how many."
The man has 15 Majors and you're talking "luck". Don't know much about the game??? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[JoMar]

Other golfers got their butt kicked? Really? he won by 2 strokes over 72 holes.

How come the winning golfer (Tiger especially) always say how well the played as if they won by a large number of strokes.

Your telling me that at least one or two of the strokes weren't somewhat lucky as to where they landed.

As were one or two of those strokes by the other other golfers. Some are haters, some don't understand the game, some just won't give credit to those that deserve it or appreciate the accomplishments. It abounds in all sports.....after awhile, fans hate to see success.

[CWGUY]

Tiger Tiger Tiger. Why is it all about Tiger? Even the Sports page had a picture of him and he isn't in the lead; 5 other GOLFERS ahead of him.

Time to give credit to other GOLFERS. He hasn't been the number 1 golfer for many years.

:coolsmiley: Today the Front Page and front page of Sports Section plus 4 others..... hope you are okay. :ho:

[billethkid]

There is no argument over the past accomplishments.
Fast forward to today....the last 5 years....when considering the new up and coming players vs current time frame performance.

The yeah but he has 14 championships argument has a limit.

A for instance....yesterday one of the announcers kept saying Tiger had Master's experience.....14 years ago!!!!

Give him whatever credit he is due. However, the constant coverage and focus on him when he is on page two or further back at the expense of the currents leader(s).......does have a limit for some of us.

Also if some of us are not for him it is totally incorrect to equate that with "hate".

To each his own.

:popcorn::popcorn:

[Polar Bear]

...Give him whatever credit he is due. However, the constant coverage and focus on him when he is on page two or further back at the expense of the currents leader(s).......does have a limit for some of us.

Also if some of us are not for him it is totally incorrect to equate that with "hate"...
Correct on both points...especially the second one.

[Chi-Town]

Why did announcers mention Tiger's Masters experience? Easy, he started playing the tournament in 1995 as an amateur and played in everyone since except for 2014, 2016 ,and 2017 when back issues wouldn't allow it.

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[billethkid]

Why did announcers mention Tiger's Masters experience? Easy, he started playing the tournament in 1995 as an amateur and played in everyone since except for 2014, 2016 ,and 2017 when back issues wouldn't allow it.

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Has nothing to do with what I am citing.
The announcer had commented that some of the difficult shots made were due to his Masters experience. Just another instance of Tiger gushing by some announcers.

[ColdNoMore]

Well, I think it should be pretty obvious by now...why Tiger was/is mentioned and referenced so often. :1rotfl:

[JoMar]

Has nothing to do with what I am citing.
The announcer had commented that some of the difficult shots made were due to his Masters experience. Just another instance of Tiger gushing by some announcers.

Lets see, your point is that if someone has played the course, the Masters and has endured the pressure of that major 22 times doesn't provide him an advantage? Do I have that right?

[ColdNoMore]

Lets see, your point is that if someone has played the course, the Masters and has endured the pressure of that major 22 times doesn't provide him an advantage? Do I have that right?

Excellent point! :thumbup:


Will be anxious for the response.


:popcorn:

[billethkid]

Using similar logic, then Phil Michelson should be acing it having played the course 100 times!!!

2019 Masters: Phil Mickelson in the weekend mix after 100th official round | Golf Channel (https://www.golfchannel.com/news/2019-masters-phil-mickelson-weekend-mix-after-100th-official-round)

[JoMar]

Using similar logic, then Phil Michelson should be acing it having played the course 100 times!!!

2019 Masters: Phil Mickelson in the weekend mix after 100th official round | Golf Channel (https://www.golfchannel.com/news/2019-masters-phil-mickelson-weekend-mix-after-100th-official-round)

Ah diversion......lets refocus the conversation. All the announcers were doing was stating the truth....they also said it about Phil who, at 49 continued to be in the mix. While a bit more of a risk taker than Tiger his experience continues to keep himself competitive. If you knew the game you would understand that but, continue with your dialogue....since it makes you and others feel better.

[maureenod]

Just curious, thought players were required to wear a shirt with a collar.

[daddymac1127]

Not he GOD of Golf. He can do anything he wants.

Probably can also get his kids into any college LOL

[CWGUY]

Just curious, thought players were required to wear a shirt with a collar.

Not he GOD of Golf. He can do anything he wants.

Probably can also get his kids into any college LOL

:blahblahblah::blahblahblah::blahblahblah:


How To Dress
The following dress code is for all championship and executive golf courses, The Villages Golf Academy, driving ranges, warm-up nets and putting greens.
The acceptable golf attire includes, but is not limited to, the below:

Shoes must be worn at all times when on the golf courses. Tennis or golf shoes with soft spikes, or shoes with no more than a 1-inch heel, are mandatory.
Shorts or skirts must cover the majority of the thigh and may not be cut-off or have holes.
Denim pants are allowed.
No overall, tennis skirts, cut-offs, biking shorts, bathing suits or athletic exercise apparel.
Dress Code for Women
Fashion golf tops may be without a collar but should not expose the stomach and must have straps at least 2-inches wide.

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

[lanabanana73]

Back to the original subject, not Tiger's fashion statements (and what about that gum chewing?!!!).....here is something going around Facebook that I think captures the spirit of Tiger's win very well.

"This is why I was rooting for Tiger today......

He had it all. Everything. Until he didn’t. And the fall was not a small one. It was documented everywhere. All his sins, and there were plenty, for the world to see. Whispers, finger pointing, head shaking, headlines.

Slowly, with almost nobody watching and even less believing, he started coming back. An injury almost ended the comeback before it even started. He persevered through that as well.

Today, with the world watching, he does it. A generation who years ago sat with their dads watching Tiger win sat with their own kids now and said, “watch this.” A generation inspired to become and excel at golf by watching Tiger on TV as kids watched one more time today as he passed them on the leaderboard.

His children who watched it all unfold over the last decade with their own parts in the story are waiting for him just off the 18th green. The mom who watched her son have it all, and then lose it all, is waiting too. She never left, by the way. Mommas almost never do.

The story isn’t perfect. They never are. We never are. But it’s a heck of a good one. Watch closely kids. Being great is one thing. Being great after falling out of grace takes twice as much work and ten times as much courage. That’s the good stuff in life. That’s why a bunch of old dudes got tears in their eyes today."

[ColdNoMore]

Not he GOD of Golf. He can do anything he wants.

Probably can also get his kids into any college LOL

Tiger made it into Stanford (and was reportedly a good student) on his own, as I'm pretty sure Earl didn't have the big bucks...to buy Tiger's way in. :ohdear:


Does Stanford give athletics scholarships? - Quora (https://www.quora.com/Does-Stanford-give-athletics-scholarships)

Stanford is different because if you look how they evaluate their applications, you will see that, “In some cases, exceptional abilities in athletics may influence our decision if the applicant is otherwise well qualified, but such abilities never, by themselves, ensure admission to Stanford.” See Our Selection Process

[ColdNoMore]

Back to the original subject, not Tiger's fashion statements (and what about that gum chewing?!!!).....here is something going around Facebook that I think captures the spirit of Tiger's win very well.

"This is why I was rooting for Tiger today......

He had it all. Everything. Until he didn’t. And the fall was not a small one. It was documented everywhere. All his sins, and there were plenty, for the world to see. Whispers, finger pointing, head shaking, headlines.

Slowly, with almost nobody watching and even less believing, he started coming back. An injury almost ended the comeback before it even started. He persevered through that as well.

Today, with the world watching, he does it. A generation who years ago sat with their dads watching Tiger win sat with their own kids now and said, “watch this.” A generation inspired to become and excel at golf by watching Tiger on TV as kids watched one more time today as he passed them on the leaderboard.

His children who watched it all unfold over the last decade with their own parts in the story are waiting for him just off the 18th green. The mom who watched her son have it all, and then lose it all, is waiting too. She never left, by the way. Mommas almost never do.

The story isn’t perfect. They never are. We never are. But it’s a heck of a good one. Watch closely kids. Being great is one thing. Being great after falling out of grace takes twice as much work and ten times as much courage. That’s the good stuff in life. That’s why a bunch of old dudes got tears in their eyes today."


:bigbow:...:bigbow:...:bigbow:

[ColdNoMore]

"Hooked on a feeling." (poke here) (http://www.yahoo.com/sports/gambler-won-1-2-million-220112274.html)

The younger Adducci, a 39-year-old self-employed daytrader, was a nervous wreck. He flew from Wisconsin to Las Vegas earlier in the week to place the wager, which he claims to be his first-ever bet on sports in his life.

A man with a mortgage on his house, two student loans and two car loans decided he would take $85,000, which he said was "everything I had that I could afford to lose," and place it on Tiger.

Why? "I just thought it was pre-destined for him to win," Adducci explained when reached on the phone on Monday afternoon.

One could legitimately argue that it was a very reckless thing for him to do, especially given his financial situation at the time...but it certainly worked out.

Good for him! :thumbup:

[ColdNoMore]

An interesting opinion piece, on the current state and 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.

[billethkid]

Personal perspective, relativity, bias and interpretation tend to yield differing results.....which we have!

[Bucco]

Personal perspective, relativity, bias and interpretation tend to yield differing results.....which we have!

LET US GO TO THE VIDEO, SHALL WE. I have bias, but my relativity and interpretation can be PROVEN with ease

[rustyp]

LET US GO TO THE VIDEO, SHALL WE. I have bias, but my relativity and interpretation can be PROVEN with ease

This video ?

Tiger Woods Rage Compilation - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hCa2GABMPQ)

Wonder how much admiration Tiger fans had for Sergio's talent and contributions to the game. He deserves to be forgiven too ? Way to go PGA. At least the NFL calls a penalty on poor sportsmanship.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Here's everything that needs to be said about Tiger.

Tiger has risen back to the very top of sports after Masters win — Skip Bayless | GOLF | UNDISPUTED - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93gsDSq4qTs)

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

This video ?

Tiger Woods Rage Compilation - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hCa2GABMPQ)

Wonder how much admiration Tiger fans had for Sergio's talent and contributions to the game. He deserves to be forgiven too ? Way to go PGA. At least the NFL calls a penalty on poor sportsmanship.

Rage???? Are you serious? He hit some bad shots and showed a bit of emotion. Yes, he said "God Damn" but is that really rage? He might have all let a few F bombs fly over the years, but when you consider how many bad shots he has hit they are few and far between.

One of the things about Tiger is that he was caught in these moments because he was on camera so much more than any other player. The fact that there are enough clips of him reacting this way proves that. Many of the tour players react to bad shots this way but you couldn't find enough clips to make up a six minute video of any of them. Not because they don't do it, but because they are not on camera enough.

I'm not defending the F bombs and Tiger should be more aware that he is on camera with sound more than any other player current or past.

It's really difficult to compare it to other sports and other athletes because we usually don't get to hear what goes on on a football field or basketball court.

Se my previous post please. Tiger has done way more good in the world than bad.

[BK001]

Tiger Woods Rage Compilation - YouTube

Rage? A fit of violent anger? Where I come from Tiger's behavior in this video clip is borderline polite. Ok, not saying much about my roots however a. it is directed at himself and b. all it is is a slipped g-d or f-bomb.

To me rage is more like these examples:

John McEnroe’s angry outbursts - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xea1KKEgOco)

TubeChop Jimmy Connors Tirade 1991 U S Open 00 40 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlgJtyUIhqM)

[spring_chicken]

Rage???? Are you serious? He hit some bad shots and showed a bit of emotion. Yes, he said "God Damn" but is that really rage? He might have all let a few F bombs fly over the years, but when you consider how many bad shots he has hit they are few and far between.

One of the things about Tiger is that he was caught in these moments because he was on camera so much more than any other player. The fact that there are enough clips of him reacting this way proves that. Many of the tour players react to bad shots this way but you couldn't find enough clips to make up a six minute video of any of them. Not because they don't do it, but because they are not on camera enough.

I'm not defending the F bombs and Tiger should be more aware that he is on camera with sound more than any other player current or past.

It's really difficult to compare it to other sports and other athletes because we usually don't get to hear what goes on on a football field or basketball court.

Se my previous post please. Tiger has done way more good in the world than bad.

I totally agree. That wasn't even close to rage. I giggled at him talking to himself.
You want to see rage? Check out his wife attacking him with a golf club. If a man had done this, he'd be in jail for domestic violence. The double standard is alive and well.
Tiger Woods Wife Fight - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVy6x5G18d0)

[ColdNoMore]

I think Tiger's supposed "rage," is very minor...compared to a lot of other folks. ;)

[rustyp]

That green jacket is starting to show some mold. However the media says TW remains an honorable sportsman.

“Woods, who seldom takes a jab at anyone, made his feelings clear this week when asked at a news conference about Daly’s use of a cart.

“As far as J.D. taking a cart,” he said, “well, I walked with a broken leg, so...”

I do believe TW limped off the course yesterday not to return today.

[Bay Kid]

Tiger Woods Rage Compilation - YouTube

Rage? A fit of violent anger? Where I come from Tiger's behavior in this video clip is borderline polite. Ok, not saying much about my roots however a. it is directed at himself and b. all it is is a slipped g-d or f-bomb.

To me rage is more like these examples:

John McEnroe’s angry outbursts - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xea1KKEgOco)

TubeChop Jimmy Connors Tirade 1991 U S Open 00 40 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlgJtyUIhqM)
McEnroe's was the best/worse ever. He just wouldn't give it up.

[Chi-Town]

Now here's some rage that violates the Marquess of Queensberry rules. Make Tiger seem pretty tame.

Mike Tyson Bites Holyfields Ear Clean Off - YouTube (https://youtu.be/zKPMVex-UKk)



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[dewilson58]

Tiger, Tiger, Tiger.......................




What about the Lions and Bears, oh my.

[JoMar]

That green jacket is starting to show some mold. However the media says TW remains an honorable sportsman.

“Woods, who seldom takes a jab at anyone, made his feelings clear this week when asked at a news conference about Daly’s use of a cart.

“As far as J.D. taking a cart,” he said, “well, I walked with a broken leg, so...”

I do believe TW limped off the course yesterday not to return today.

Apples and oranges

[Taltarzac725]

Now here's some rage that violates the Marquess of Queensberry rules. Make Tiger seem pretty tame.

Mike Tyson Bites Holyfields Ear Clean Off - YouTube (https://youtu.be/zKPMVex-UKk)



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That was my parents' sometimes 1970s bridge partner-- Mills Lane-- as the referee in that Vegas fight. Mills had helped me in the 1990s with my own problems.

[rustyp]

Apples and oranges

Agreed there are two distinct messages in my post - very astute of you.

[rustyp]

What a great day for golf today. A major tournament and I actually got to watch the leader/s. Again I pushed the mute button when the old comparisons started. Given that Johnny Miller and Ian Baker Finch weren't broadcasting I didn't have to wear out the mute button. Just a side note TW won the US open at Bethpage Black with a score of 3 under par in 2002. At this moment Koepka is minus 12 on the 18th round 3. Can't wait to watch tomorrow.

[billethkid]

What a great day for golf today. A major tournament and I actually got to watch the leader/s. Again I pushed the mute button when the old comparisons started. Given that Johnny Miller and Ian Baker Finch weren't broadcasting I didn't have to wear out the mute button. Just a side note TW won the US open at Bethpage Black with a score of 3 under par in 2002. At this moment Koepka is minus 12 on the 18th round 3. Can't wait to watch tomorrow.

My sentiment as well.
We do enjoy watching golf on tv but not when it is the TW show......and others.
TW is a past great gofer that will today win one once in a while....like Mickelson et al.

The media frenzy over he is "back" is unwarranted as this weekend demonstrated.

Today was very enjoyable and looking forward to tomorrow.

No disrespect to TW intended.....just want the reality of the day to prevail....the past is past!

[rustyp]

More apples and oranges:

"Tiger Woods said it was hard to replicate his Masters form, as the 15-time major champion failed to make the cut at the PGA Championship."

(Koepka) "In line to become the only player ever — as in ever, as in all of golf history — to hold two consecutive trophies from two consecutive majors. (He’s won back-to-back U.S. Opens and is the defending PGA champ."

Quotes from yahoo sports/golf

[rustyp]

Wow !

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I don't know how many watched the first round of The Memorial yesterday, but St Phil hit it into a bunker off the tee on the 18th hole and dropped an F bomb on television. Tiger is not the only one. The difference with Tiger is that he was on television more than anyone else so he got caught more than anyone else.

And then we got to watch the nicest guy in golf, Koooooch, hold up play for fifteen minutes making a ridiculous argument over a ruling that was made on a bad break that he got. I guess because he did it with a smile on his face it was OK.

But the Tiger hate will continue. I've met many professional athletes in my time and one thing that I've noticed is that very few of the are like their public persona.

I like Phil and I like Matt Kuchar but if Tiger had done either of these things, he would have been excoriated by the Tiger haters.

[rustyp]

79732i don't know how many watched the first round of the memorial yesterday, but st phil hit it into a bunker off the tee on the 18th hole and dropped an f bomb on television. Tiger is not the only one. The difference with tiger is that he was on television more than anyone else so he got caught more than anyone else.

And then we got to watch the nicest guy in golf, koooooch, hold up play for fifteen minutes making a ridiculous argument over a ruling that was made on a bad break that he got. I guess because he did it with a smile on his face it was ok.

But the tiger hate will continue. I've met many professional athletes in my time and one thing that i've noticed is that very few of the are like their public persona.

I like phil and i like matt kuchar but if tiger had done either of these things, he would have been excoriated by the tiger haters.

[stan the man]

What a great day for golf today. A major tournament and I actually got to watch the leader/s. Again I pushed the mute button when the old comparisons started. Given that Johnny Miller and Ian Baker Finch weren't broadcasting I didn't have to wear out the mute button. Just a side note TW won the US open at Bethpage Black with a score of 3 under par in 2002. At this moment Koepka is minus 12 on the 18th round 3. Can't wait to watch tomorrow.

:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

[kcrazorbackfan]

Tiger Tiger Tiger. Why is it all about Tiger? Even the Sports page had a picture of him and he isn't in the lead; 5 other GOLFERS ahead of him.

Time to give credit to other GOLFERS. He hasn't been the number 1 golfer for many years.

Boom 💥! I agree ☝️!

[JimJohnson]

Tiger is and always will be an inspiration to the golf lovers.