Where would golf be today without Tiger Woods?

[papyt]

the pros would not be playing for the money they are,tv coverage would be limited,but on the other hand if he had not won as many majors another group of players could have become household names.on another note i wouldn't like to be playing COLIN MONTY.14 on the ps3 that would drive me nuts.

 

[HughJars]

Kind of, but it's a fair question

Erm, well the phrase was around long before Tiger, so no, it's not a fair question.

 

[papyt]

Erm, well the phrase was around long before Tiger, so no, it's not a fair question.

when was the phrase used prior to woods,i have played golf a long time and never heard it till woods came on the scene?

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Erm, well the phrase was around long before Tiger, so no, it's not a fair question.

Really, I don't think so! At least I don't recall anyone using on a golf course before Tiger

 

[HughJars]

Really, I don't think so! At least I don't recall anyone using on a golf course before Tiger

See point 7

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2007/jul/01/features.sport1

 

[HawkeyeMS]

I stand corrected, but I wouldn't mind betting 99% of golfers relate it to Mr Woods. Every day's a school day

 

[Ethan]

Golf was played before Tiger, and some of the players were quite good. In fact, I think it was more fun to watch much of the time.

Pros and sponsors may have benefitted from the Tiger effect, but I am not sure whether the average golfer has - I rather doubt it. As for all the people that Tiger has brought into the game - that is always a mixed blessing.

 

[FairwayDodger]

I stand corrected, but I wouldn't mind betting 99% of golfers relate it to Mr Woods. Every day's a school day

Think you'd lose that bet!

 

[bluewolf]

Fat Americans would have nobody to shout stupid catchphrases at if it wasn't for Tiger. I mean, WTF does "Mashed Potato" mean.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

We are in an age where the internet and instant global communications require a focus or an icon
Whether it be pop music or sport, it needs a focus
Tiger was/ is around at the right time,

Talented, handsome and winning he is an obvious focal point for fans all over the world

We have all stood over a Putt thinking
" here's Tiger with a putt for the open"

It is impossible to guess where golf would be with out him
His influence has been amazing, but I guess it wouldn't be as big as it is now

Such a shame that the bloke himself is a pillock

Fragger

 

[Pants]

Golf was played before Tiger, and some of the players were quite good. In fact, I think it was more fun to watch much of the time.

Pros and sponsors may have benefitted from the Tiger effect, but I am not sure whether the average golfer has - I rather doubt it. As for all the people that Tiger has brought into the game - that is always a mixed blessing.

Ahh. The voice of reason.



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