Tiger Woods (2 Viewers)

[General Malaise]

I get and appreciate the fishing, you have a few on the hook. 

But this should be set straight.. Jack, Palmer and Hogan were all time great golfers.  Tiger is on another level.  Tiger was (still is but to a lesser extent) bigger than golf.  

It is a farce to compare mere good golfers (mortals) to Tigers greatness as a force in the lives we have lived (forget golf).  Really only one athlete in history to put in the same sentence with him.

So dumb.... 

Fanbois gonna boi I guess. 

 

[General Malaise]

Meh...Jack had far worse equipment. And worse golf balls.

Oh, and he didn't have steroids either

Finally.....god.  

LET'S NOT DARE DISCUSS THE STEROIDS!!!!!!!

 

[matuski]

So dumb.... 

Fanbois gonna boi I guess. 

I'm not one of the ones biting.  Sorry,

 

[General Malaise]

For serious GB. Gambling addict Oats can’t get juiced up over $1k. 

Oh BS......hire a driver and then tell me 1K means nothing.

 

[matuski]

Meh...Jack had far worse equipment. And worse golf balls.

Oh, and he didn't have steroids either

It isn't even a conversation about who was the best golfer.

Tiger >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> golf.

These other great golfers were merely that.. golfers.

 

[matuski]

I guess Jordan had a bigger impact on our lives.

But not in respect to their transcendence of the sport they played.

I mean Tiger made golf huge.  Golf.

eta - golf isn't even a sport and Tiger made it huge.

 

[General Malaise]

I'm not one of the ones biting.  Sorry,

Cancels nothing, you said Jack wasn't on the same level, then teased us with an empty follow up on who you did think was in Tiger's level.  Weak schtick.....

 

[TheDirtyWord]

This human version of Tiger is fun to watch.  Allows a guy in his mid 40’s to see that even an all-time great rides the ups and downs of what life has to offer and can see the bigger picture of what to be grateful for.

Rooting for him more than I ever have. 

 

[General Malaise]

I guess Jordan had a bigger impact on our lives.

But not in respect to their transcendence of the sport they played.

I mean Tiger made golf huge.  Golf.

eta - golf isn't even a sport and Tiger made it huge.

Have you ever been to a country club? 

 

[matuski]

Cancels nothing, you said Jack wasn't on the same level, then teased us with an empty follow up on who you did think was in Tiger's level.  Weak schtick.....

Jack doesn't belong in the same sentence, sorry.

I can relate to how annoying it is when someone cuts through your bullcrap.. been there.

 

[matuski]

Have you ever been to a country club? 

My whole life.  Why.

 

[General Malaise]

My whole life.  Why.

Find it funny that people pay exhorbatant prices to join them to play golf before, you know....Tiger was born?  The way you tell it, the sport wasn't meaningful until he arrived.  I find that belief silly.     

 

[General Malaise]

Jack doesn't belong in the same sentence, sorry.

I can relate to how annoying it is when someone cuts through your bullcrap.. been there.

Right, he has more majors than Eldrick.  Always will.  Thanks for proving my point.

 

[Otis]

This thread is getting even weirder somehow. 

 

[General Malaise]

I did sunshine. 

Where?  Only see Mr Pack taking it.  

 

[Phil Elliott]

Looks like all the discussion is in the Tiger thread and not The Open thread. I think that means something.

 

[matuski]

Find it funny that people pay exhorbatant prices to join them to play golf before, you know....Tiger was born?  The way you tell it, the sport wasn't meaningful until he arrived.  I find that belief silly.     

It wasn't.  

 

[matuski]

Right, he has more majors than Eldrick.  Always will.  Thanks for proving my point.

Again, you are caught up in the small thinking.

The trolling let you get lazy.

I'm not even talking about golf.  Bigger than that.  I'm talking about Tiger.

 

[matuski]

Looks like all the discussion is in the Tiger thread and not The Open thread. I think that means something.

Exactly.

Golf is worthless without this guy.

Gone for 5 years and we were fed what, a dozen guys that were gonna take his place?  He shows up and the tiny tournaments are getting better ratings than any major in the last 5 years.

He has transcended the game of golf.  He has transcended the industry of golf.

 

[matuski]

Before 90% of the world changes the channel:

Is Tiger playing?

 

[General Malaise]

Exactly.

Golf is worthless without this guy.

Gone for 5 years and we were fed what, a dozen guys that were gonna take his place?  He shows up and the tiny tournaments are getting better ratings than any major in the last 5 years.

He has transcended the game of golf.  He has transcended the industry of golf.

This is the sort of small mindedness that voted for Trump.

 

[General Malaise]

Before 90% of the world changes the channel:

Is Tiger playing?

Oh, I see....golf channel must have been on hiatus when Tiger was in rehab.  DFS must have just paused until he played again?  Golf Magazine stopped subscribing when he was in sex rehab?

 

[General Malaise]

It wasn't.  

So who kept the lights on at the country clubs?  Tennis players? 

 

[matuski]

Oh, I see....golf channel must have been on hiatus when Tiger was in rehab.  DFS must have just paused until he played again?  Golf Magazine stopped subscribing when he was in sex rehab?

Trivia - Golf Channels biggest audience in the previous years?  The LEAD IN show for the Honda Classic.  Not the tournament.  The lead in show.  Want to guess the topic?

Yep, Tiger.

 

[matuski]

So who kept the lights on at the country clubs?  Tennis players? 

Link

My goodness they missed Tiger carrying the industry.

 

[matuski]

Nike missed him so bad they stopped making clubs.

 

[General Malaise]

If Tiger walks on water, then why did Nike shut down their golf line?  

 

[General Malaise]

All I know is the country club I used to be a member of gave a huge discount to golfers under 28 years old.

This was 10 years ago, or so?

 

Junior members get a price break??????  No way!  Thanks Tiger!

 

[matuski]

If Tiger walks on water, then why did Nike #### down their golf line?  

Exactly.. you are in over your head.

 

[General Malaise]

Nike missed him so bad they stopped making clubs.

But he's back, so....we'll see them again, right?

 

[matuski]

But he's back, so....we'll see them again, right?

If we do, that would be the reason.  Nike would have to pray they re-sign him to that contract.

For now.. not a chance - because Tiger is using another brand.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

If Tiger walks on water, then why did Nike shut down their golf line?  

You might want to think this one through a bit further GB.

 

[matuski]

You might want to think this one through a bit further GB.

 

[matuski]

But he's back, so....we'll see them again, right?

Here you go friend.

 

[matuski]

I like you GM.  Truly.

Just having some fun with this one.  Been there.

 

[General Malaise]

I like you GM.  Truly.

Just having some fun with this one.  Been there.

Like you too, GB.  Just not enamored with Tiger.  So many good golfers out there right now.  Wish the world would see that, but I never did fall for popular.  

Friendly wager on Tiger in the PGA?

 

[mr roboto]

Where?  Only see Mr Pack taking it.  

I quoted him that I was in. 

 

[mr roboto]

I’m in. 

So get off my jock old man. 

 

[matuski]

Like you too, GB.  Just not enamored with Tiger.  So many good golfers out there right now.  Wish the world would see that, but I never did fall for popular.  

Friendly wager on Tiger in the PGA?

To reiterate.  I'm not here for a debate on Tiger's golf prowess.

Tiger is beyond that now.  Like Jordan and basketball.  Who cares about who the best was or is?  These guys made the sport/industry.  These guys are why you are able to watch these other guys try to be them on TV.

 

[matuski]

Jack had a small piece of what Tiger has.  Just the world and technology and industry was not ready for him.  Perhaps I would backtrack and allow him in the same sentence/breath as Tiger.

 

[General Malaise]

To reiterate.  I'm not here for a debate on Tiger's golf prowess.

Tiger is beyond that now.  Like Jordan and basketball.  Who cares about who the best was or is?  These guys made the sport/industry.  These guys are why you are able to watch these other guys try to be them on TV.

I dunno man...I think you are reaching. Jordan was great.  So was Magic and Kareem and Wilt and Dr. J, Etc.  The sport was fine before and after Jordan.  

I know Tiger had a huge impact, but I don't think golf was hurting without him.  I worked at the Dallas Country Club for 6 years in the 80s/90s....I don't remember too many vacant tee times.  Arnold Palmer has a golf tournament and a drink named after him.  I have Ben Hogan irons in my bag. I skipped school to watch the Byron Nelson.  The sport of golf was big before Tiger and will be fine when he's gone.  

I don't think Tiger will win another major.  The field is too good now.  I'm willing to wager on it. 

 

[General Malaise]

So get off my jock old man. 

Glad to see your balls drop, junior. 

 

[Binky The Doormat]

So get off my jock old man. 

 

[The General]

I dunno man...I think you are reaching. Jordan was great.  So was Magic and Kareem and Wilt and Dr. J, Etc.  The sport was fine before and after Jordan.  

I know Tiger had a huge impact, but I don't think golf was hurting without him.  I worked at the Dallas Country Club for 6 years in the 80s/90s....I don't remember too many vacant tee times.  Arnold Palmer has a golf tournament and a drink named after him.  I have Ben Hogan irons in my bag. I skipped school to watch the Byron Nelson.  The sport of golf was big before Tiger and will be fine when he's gone.  

I don't think Tiger will win another major.  The field is too good now.  I'm willing to wager on it. 

ESPN had an article a while back after Tiger had been sucking and golf popularity,  playing, viewership, etc was way down. Pretty sure they attributed it largely to Tiger.

I get he was awesome but I don’t get people not being entertained with today’s batch of golfers.

I’d bet he’s not winning another major as well but it’s amazing how he’s come back. I thought he was down for sure.

Him catching Jack though is crazy long shot though. Like Browns winning Super Bowl in next 3 years type odds.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I did sunshine. 

I did sunshine, purple barrel, microdot, peyote, mushrooms and all kinds of blotter.

But that's not important right now.  

 

[hagmania]

GM, you should really come join us in the wrasslethread. You'd enjoy being a smark.

 

[Short Corner]

Barring injury, Tiger will have top 5 odds to win the 2019 Masters...and may even be a value bet.

He was top 5 this year.  

 

[Short Corner]

You're wearing a Tiger golf short right now, aren't you?



Fanboi.....

It's all good, Oat.  I hope Tiger comes through for you, I really do.  Would never bet that way but I am rooting for you.  

Do they make them in triple X?

 

[Otis]

BUT HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO A COUNTRY CLUB?!?!?!

 

[JuniorGong]

I’m a huge golf fan and not a Tiger fan but loved having him in the mix yesterday. I’m not sure how you can deny the narrative that Tiger having the lead at one point yesterday wasn’t great for the game and didn’t add juice to yesterday. You had the two most accomplished players of this new generation (Rory and Jordan) in the mix along with a generational player who hasn’t been in the mix for a major for a long time. Great theater yesterday, I screamed when Rory nailed that eagle. 

I’m still going to win my bet with Binky easily as there are so many solid golfers with serious game right now that I don’t see Tiger winning another major let alone 5 but it would be great to see him in the mix again.