What's new
Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

Tiger Woods (3 Viewers)

I'm just hoping to see him finish 4 round without injury and under par.  

If he can achieve those two things that would be like winning a the event in my eyes. 

 
JaxBill said:
It was great hearing the announcers rationalize this.

"He's really only had one REALLY AWFUL drive all day." 

"He's just missing the fairway/green. Surely this is a sign he's back."

"His swing looks good. It's just a matter of distance control."
Click to expand...
I didn’t hear any of this (because I wasn’t watching after and only watched the broadcast with the sound down) but it’s a pretty accurate description.  He hit a bunch with his driver and really only had one bad swing.  He went years without being able to hit it.  Now he may spray it all over the course today - and I doubt he’s ever truly “back” but the guy I watched yesterday can be a tour player - the one the last few years couldn’t play the mini-Tours.

 
Also, and I know huge golf fans don’t want to hear this, but he makes golf relevant - they need him.  If he wasn’t playing I wouldn’t be watching a second of it.

 
AAABatteries said:
Also, and I know huge golf fans don’t want to hear this, but he makes golf relevant - they need him.  If he wasn’t playing I wouldn’t be watching a second of it.
Click to expand...
Anyone that doesn't think he draws fans to the game is naive.  No doubt he has his haters, but if he ever was in contention on a Sunday of any tournament (major or non) the ratings would be significantly higher. 

 
Tied for the lead.  Looks great.  Not swiping at the ball like he did the last time he came back.  Killing it. Putting like he used to.  Still has a bit of the chipping yips.  If he fixes that man he looks like he's all the way back.  Body has an amazing ability to heal. I mean his swing looks like the old days.

 
Last edited by a moderator:
Tiger a bit shaky these last few holes but overall he looks so much better than previous comeback attempts. 

I've gone back and forth on Tiger so many times in his career, rooting for or against him many times. It would obviously be so great though for him to be healthy and playing well heading into the Masters. I hope it happens. Binky is going to owe me $500 regardless.

 
on the "morning drive" at 6AM today i caught a bit of the banter about Woods from his performance yesterday, they were pretty jacked about his game, his distance etc...

said he drove it past Justin Thomas on the first hole.   Seems like if you're going to make a comeback that's  pretty damn good way to start it off.

 
Snickers said:
Tiger a bit shaky these last few holes but overall he looks so much better than previous comeback attempts. 

I've gone back and forth on Tiger so many times in his career, rooting for or against him many times. It would obviously be so great though for him to be healthy and playing well heading into the Masters. I hope it happens. Binky is going to owe me $500 regardless.
Click to expand...
:loco:  I have a $500 bet with Baloney Sandwich on passing Jack in majors ...are you Baloney Sandwich?  

I also have a $100 bet with Getz on whether he wins in calendar years 2017 or 2018 (tour win).  

I have no other bets.    

ETA:  Correction - the $100 bet is with @Tackling Dummies not Getz ...sorry Getz.  I had to check my inbox messages.  

 
Last edited by a moderator:
TakiToki said:
I have a suggestion for those involved in a career major bet that currently has no defined endpoint.

Tiger doesn't make the cut in a 2018 major, the over-Jack side pays.

Tiger makes a cut in a 2018 major, the under-Jack side pays.

This would represent a concession from the over-Jack side to end the bet in Tiger's early 40s, and is effectively free early money for those positive his competitive career is over.
Click to expand...
lol.  right.  because if he makes a cut in a major I might as well pay out a bet that he will win 5 more majors from here on out.

The odds of me losing this bet are like 0.001%.  Now, given the terms, I concede the odds of me collecting are not much better.  It has been fun and, honestly, I doubt I ever collect.  Hell, given the way Tiger looks right now, Oats can ride this baby out until the dude is confined to a wheelchair.

I don't really care.  Oats is s stand up guy.  He and I both know that Tiger ain't winning five more majors.  But it's not over until it is over.  So I am happy to enjoy the banter along the way.  I hope he comes back strong this year.  Can you imagine how awesome this season will be if Tiger is relevant again?  Would be so awesome.

 
Worm said:
Never a doubt.

Any more questions people?
Click to expand...
I have one:  are you really putting this much stock in what amounts to a charity event with a field of 18 guys on holidays?  let's see how his back holds up to a regular run of tour starts.  the dude hasn't won a major in a decade.  trip sipping the kool-aid rather than chugging it.

 
zoonation said:
I have one:  are you really putting this much stock in what amounts to a charity event with a field of 18 guys on holidays?  let's see how his back holds up to a regular run of tour starts.  the dude hasn't won a major in a decade.  trip sipping the kool-aid rather than chugging it.
Click to expand...
Yeah, I'm here too.  Nice to see and certainly encouraging, but a long way from showing he can hold up over the next few years.  

 
Binky The Doormat said:
:loco:  I have a $500 bet with Baloney Sandwich on passing Jack in majors ...are you Baloney Sandwich?  

I also have a $100 bet with Getz on whether he wins in calendar years 2017 or 2018 (tour win).  

I have no other bets.    

ETA:  Correction - the $100 bet is with @Tackling Dummies not Getz ...sorry Getz.  I had to check my inbox messages.  
Click to expand...
I am the artist formerly known as Baloney Sandwich. An unfortunate incident a while back requires me to use a new name.

 
zoonation said:
I have one:  are you really putting this much stock in what amounts to a charity event with a field of 18 guys on holidays?  let's see how his back holds up to a regular run of tour starts.  the dude hasn't won a major in a decade.  trip sipping the kool-aid rather than chugging it.
Click to expand...
I don't care what the 18 other guys are doing and when Tiger is Tiger, neither does he.

Tiger 2.0 is locked and loaded my friend and I will be taking a bath in the kool-aid while history is written!

 
As a sports fan awesome see him back for the great storylines he brings.

Definitely less muscle bound. It looks like he even has a bit of a gut going on.

If I’m a golfer I never touch a weight, stretching, some yoga, eat well and drink a couple beers would be my regiment. 

 
zoonation said:
I have one:  are you really putting this much stock in what amounts to a charity event with a field of 18 guys on holidays?  let's see how his back holds up to a regular run of tour starts.  the dude hasn't won a major in a decade.  trip sipping the kool-aid rather than chugging it.
Click to expand...
Of course - dude is back.  You don't think 27 holes of golf in the Bahamas with 17 other guys is nothing do you?

 
The General said:
As a sports fan awesome see him back for the great storylines he brings.

Definitely less muscle bound. It looks like he even has a bit of a gut going on.

If I’m a golfer I never touch a weight, stretching, some yoga, eat well and drink a couple beers would be my regiment. 
Click to expand...
Stretching for sure but there are definitely some weight lifts you should do for power and balance in golf.

 
Hoffman with 12 birdies today! Tiger “only” had 4 birdies and an eagle. Five back. 

Pretty incredible actually for his first tournament back, limited field or not. Amazing since the naysayers wanted him to retire. Hopefully he can remain injury and pain-free. Fun!

 
Golf is always better/funner to watch when Tiger is in contention.  Has been for 20 years.  I hope he can stay healthy and compete.  

 
zoonation said:
I have one:  are you really putting this much stock in what amounts to a charity event with a field of 18 guys on holidays?  let's see how his back holds up to a regular run of tour starts.  the dude hasn't won a major in a decade.  trip sipping the kool-aid rather than chugging it.
Click to expand...
Don't necessarily disagree, however he's scoring and hitting great shots. Doesn't matter who's playing, the course is the course and for a guy who hasn't played professionally in over 300 days, it's extremely impressive.

 
The General said:
As a sports fan awesome see him back for the great storylines he brings.

Definitely less muscle bound. It looks like he even has a bit of a gut going on.

If I’m a golfer I never touch a weight, stretching, some yoga, eat well and drink a couple beers would be my regiment. 
Click to expand...
This is an old, outdated belief and terrible advice. 

 
I like the look of the driver swing...still a bit of a dip but looks natural and fast.  That's not muscle, that's loose god-given athletic ability.

 
I'd guess putting will be his biggest struggle.  He went from maybe the best ever...for sure under 10 feet...to a weakness. He still looks a bit open to me...which was the case later.

 
zoonation said:
lol.  right.  because if he makes a cut in a major I might as well pay out a bet that he will win 5 more majors from here on out.

The odds of me losing this bet are like 0.001%.  Now, given the terms, I concede the odds of me collecting are not much better.  It has been fun and, honestly, I doubt I ever collect.  Hell, given the way Tiger looks right now, Oats can ride this baby out until the dude is confined to a wheelchair.

I don't really care.  Oats is s stand up guy.  He and I both know that Tiger ain't winning five more majors.  But it's not over until it is over.  So I am happy to enjoy the banter along the way.  I hope he comes back strong this year.  Can you imagine how awesome this season will be if Tiger is relevant again?  Would be so awesome.
Click to expand...
If this is your way of asking out of the bet, just say so. I may let you out. 

Maybe. 

 
BTW I’m available for more bets on majors this season. Maybe one of you guys will be smart enough to place sensible conditions on your end of the bet. 

 
Otis said:
BTW I’m available for more bets on majors this season. Maybe one of you guys will be smart enough to place sensible conditions on your end of the bet. 
Click to expand...
I'll take him versus Spieth in the 4 Majors this year for a hundy. Finishing position in each, MC gets you the cut line +1. Lowest number after the PGA wins.

Always nice to have a little action.

 
The General said:
I'll take him versus Spieth in the 4 Majors this year for a hundy. Finishing position in each, MC gets you the cut line +1. Lowest number after the PGA wins.

Always nice to have a little action.
Click to expand...
What kinda odds you offering me? You know, since I’m betting on a finished golfer and all. 

 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

JohnnyU
Neighbor dumping his grass clippings
2
Replies
80
Views
2K
Zow
Zow
Deepster
Attending the Ryder Cup - Tips or advice?
Replies
6
Views
323
TLEF316
TLEF316
Judge Smails
Official 2025 Kentucky Derby thread - Sovereignty 1, Journalism 1 - on to the Belmont!
6 7 8
Replies
396
Views
12K
Cowboysfan8
Cowboysfan8

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 2 (members: 0, guests: 2)
Back
Top