[steamdogman]

Can I be the only person in The Villages who was upset about this? Obviously a very bad news day!

There were over 100 professional golfers starting out in The Open. These are the best golfers in the world. Tiger Woods has played one tournament this year and he is a threat!

I guess not only in the National media do they suck up to him but also here at the Daily Sun. Makes me want to cancel my subscription.

Seriously, Tiger was a force for many years and that is fine but to snub some of the greatest young golfers in the world for this space is ridiculous

[44Ruger]

It is because Tiger is so very popular and loved by so many. Admittedly, I enjoy a match with him in it more than when he is not. Win or loose.

[Bogie Shooter]

Canceling a subscription is like "never going back to a restaurant".

[steamdogman]

and sometimes that happens!

[billethkid]

I agree fully with the original post. It is high time for the media and sportscasters to face the reality of what he has done/not done in the past couple of years. He gets entirely too much coverage based on what he used to do or did.

I think it is entirely unfair to the golfers who are rising up to the current challenge and playing much better golf than Woods.

The news casters have this infatuation with needing to be there and singing the praises JUST IN CASE he should win one.

In my opinion the tournaments without him are much better covered focusing on the players at hand. And even then some of the moderators that also live in the past continue to compare with Tiger did this or that or he would have.

It is time for some to fast forward.

[steamdogman]

Thank you Billethkid! Well said

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The fact is that when Tiger plays, there is a lot more interest in the tournament. Television viewership skyrockets and more tickets are sold. He is the most well know athlete in the world today.

Of course the media is going to cover him more. More people are interested in him. It's been proven that when Tiger plays, people who don't normally watch golf tune in. People are interested in what he's doing more so than any other athlete.

Why would the media not want to cover what people are interested in?

[44Ruger]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

The fact is that when Tiger plays, there is a lot more interest in the tournament. Television viewership skyrockets and more tickets are sold. He is the most well know athlete in the world today.

Of course the media is going to cover him more. More people are interested in him. It's been proven that when Tiger plays, people who don't normally watch golf tune in. People are interested in what he's doing more so than any other athlete.

Why would the media not want to cover what people are interested in?

Absolutely. Those of us that respect the talent of Tiger are by far the majority; hence, the increased viewing. Most pro golfers are boring compared to El Tigray.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by 44Ruger

...Those of us that respect the talent of Tiger...

I don't deny he's talented, but for me that doesn't equate to respect.

Originally Posted by 44Ruger

...Most pro golfers are boring compared to El Tigray...

Couldn't disagree more.

[44Ruger]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I don't deny he's talented, but for me that doesn't equate to respect.



Couldn't disagree more.

Well, I am happy the Media wholeheartedly agrees with me.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by 44Ruger

Well, I am happy the Media wholeheartedly agrees with me.

You really think that media coverage automatically equates to respect?!?

[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I agree fully with the original post. It is high time for the media and sportscasters to face the reality of what he has done/not done in the past couple of years. He gets entirely too much coverage based on what he used to do or did.

I think it is entirely unfair to the golfers who are rising up to the current challenge and playing much better golf than Woods.

The news casters have this infatuation with needing to be there and singing the praises JUST IN CASE he should win one.

In my opinion the tournaments without him are much better covered focusing on the players at hand. And even then some of the moderators that also live in the past continue to compare with Tiger did this or that or he would have.

It is time for some to fast forward.

Couldn't agree with you more!

[Jack&Pam]

"It is better to have won and lost, than never won at all." (My twist). That stated: Tiger has had his day and the focus should be exclusively on the current and up and coming players. If Tiger becomes a contender than give him his due. Save the headlines for "What's happening now".

[JGVillages]

Why not have a "Tiger" channel when he is on TV. Wait, they already do! I don't mind covering him intently when he is in the mix but when the leaders get very little coverage and Tiger gets most of it, even though he is 12 shots out of the lead, that irks me. I don' dispute his talents and accomplishments, but players have done what they needed to to compete and beat Tiger, so when they are in or near the lead they deserve the majority of coverage.

[ivanhoe]

Originally Posted by steamdogman

Can I be the only person in The Villages who was upset about this? Obviously a very bad news day!

There were over 100 professional golfers starting out in The Open. These are the best golfers in the world. Tiger Woods has played one tournament this year and he is a threat!

I guess not only in the National media do they suck up to him but also here at the Daily Sun. Makes me want to cancel my subscription.

Seriously, Tiger was a force for many years and that is fine but to snub some of the greatest young golfers in the world for this space is ridiculous

Interesting post!

I have to say that I reacted with some anger to TVDS Saturday's sport section headline, "It's his to lose" with a pic of McIIroy. That I thought was unfair.