[dillywho]

I will probably catch all kinds of flak for this, but why is the PGA tournament coverage all about Tiger? As of this morning, when we turned it on, he was in 17th place and they were talking non-stop about him and showing all the shots he has made throughout the tournament and then some. He is not the only player playing. That is why he is in 17th place, not first. Yes, he was/is a great player; so are many of the others. Sorry, but having to watch only Tiger and/or highlights of Tiger simply results in turning the channel and watching something else.

[bagboy]

Noone wants to tune in and watch Talor Gooch or Curtis Luck. Tiger moves the needle and drives ratings.

[Polar Bear]

I understand why, but it bores me too. I’d rather watch Talor and Curtis.

[graciegirl]

I agree Dilly. Although it does appear that lately he SEEMS more mature and takes the ups and downs of the game more easily. If there was a good example of one who shot himself in the foot it is him.

I hope he is now mature enough not to make any MORE serious life mistakes. I think he has used up enough for several people.

INCOMING.

[billethkid]

He gets way more coverage than his CURRENT (past 5 years) performance dictates/deserves.

Too many spend too much time talking about the 17th place once upon a time great player and do an injustice to the young leaders of the current games.

The media distorts the reality of who Woods was VS who he is realistically today.
They all want to be sure they are there in the unlikely event Woods miraculously reverts back to the player he was of the past.

Unfair to the real champions of TODAY!!!

[dillywho]

Originally Posted by billethkid

He gets way more coverage than his CURRENT (past 5 years) performance dictates/deserves.

Too many spend too much time talking about the 17th place once upon a time great player and do an injustice to the young leaders of the current games.

The media distorts the reality of who Woods was VS who he is realistically today.
They all want to be sure they are there in the unlikely event Woods miraculously reverts back to the player he was of the past.

Unfair to the real champions of TODAY!!!

Thank you! That is my point, exactly. Why do we need to see what shots he was making in 2009 with so much new talent out there?

[dillywho]

Originally Posted by bagboy

Noone wants to tune in and watch Talor Gooch or Curtis Luck. Tiger moves the needle and drives ratings.

And you know this, how? If everyone gets as tired of seeing every shot Tiger makes or has made over the last decade or so, where are those ratings going to be then? I'm sure we are not the only ones changing the channel.

[birdawg]

It's like television commercials.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

You won't have to contend with this if he keeps swinging as hard as he has been. Knee or back, one will go before the season is over if he doesn't throttle back.

[rustyp]

Last week - announcer #1 "was supposed to rain today but we escaped it". Announcer #2 "anything is possible when Tiger is in contention". Tiger in second last group, TV coverage watch Tiger then go to a flashback of his career. Total disrespect to the leaders.

[Fredman]

I too am sick of seeing and hearing about tiger. They talk about his large gallery but he will never have a gallery as big as Arnie’s was. Never heard Arnie use the f bomb on the course. There are too many good players out there that are better than tiger and deserve their share of coverage.

[Biker Dog]

It's about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Biker Dog

It's about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Yep.

Whether the people who want to see less of Tiger like it or not, the networks see a big spike in viewership...when he is in the tournament.

Especially, if he's hanging around on the first page of the leaderboard.

Valspar on NBC is Highest-Rated Non-Major in 5 Years | Golf Channel

Sunday's final-round coverage on NBC of the Valspar Championship, featuring Tiger Woods' bid for his first win in almost five years, was the highest-rated non-major golf broadcast since the 2013 Players Championship.

[Two Bills]

British TV is same. Last week when Paul Casey won the Tournament, the whole report was about Tiger coming second, and right at the end a short mention that Paul Casey had won.
It's not like our golfers are winning in US every week, more like one a decade these days!
Tiger was the greatest player in his day, and elevated Pro Golf to a new level, but I fear that day has gone, and the young guns rule now.
The Bear is still the greatest!!

[rjn5656]

I enjoy watching him past and present. He puts some exceitement back in golf. When he wasn't playing, I found alternatives to watch. My perspective, but I appreciate those who don't agree.