Tiger Woods: Does Anybody Even Care? - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Rack Ranch · 02-15-2017, 12:55 PM

I understand that he was once one of the best ever, but... BYE!!
He's done. I listen to and watch a lot of golf and I'm sick of hearing his name. He is a washed up has been that will never win another tourney. Can we stop glossing him already. I don't care what club he's swinging, what ball he's hitting, or what shirt he's wearing. The game is going to be just fine without him.
Does anybody even care if he comes back???

UncleBubba · 02-15-2017, 12:57 PM

Nope

Phdan · 02-15-2017, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rack Ranch

I understand that he was once one of the best ever, but... BYE!!

He's done. I listen to and watch a lot of golf and I'm sick of hearing his name. He is a washed up has been that will never win another tourney. Can we stop glossing him already. I don't care what club he's swinging, what ball he's hitting, or what shirt he's wearing. The game is going to be just fine without him.

Does anybody even care if he comes back???

Apparently you do

CrookedArrow · 02-15-2017, 12:58 PM

who?

DNTRanch · 02-15-2017, 12:58 PM

Nope--- see ya!!!

WItoTX · 02-15-2017, 01:00 PM

I would love to see a lot of guys come back. Always cool to see a comeback story. Aaron Watson prime example. Or Willie. Or Cash.

Not to mention, Tiger made the sport of golf cool again. Look how many kids started playing after watching him? Why do you think there are all these young guys playing now that can out drive Tiger even when he was at his best?

bdchorn · 02-15-2017, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rack Ranch

I understand that he was once one of the best ever, but... BYE!!
He's done. I listen to and watch a lot of golf and I'm sick of hearing his name. He is a washed up has been that will never win another tourney. Can we stop glossing him already. I don't care what club he's swinging, what ball he's hitting, or what shirt he's wearing. The game is going to be just fine without him.
Does anybody even care if he comes back???

I get the sentiment but think you severely underestimate his impact on golf. NO ONE has had a bigger impact on golf from a financial standpoint. Purse money has increased at least 10x, the number of amateur players has boomed worldwide, equipment manufacturers, etc. In fact, the single biggest reason the golf business is struggling right now is Tiger is no longer in the field.

Afraid you will continue to hear his name for several more decades

SFAbowhunter · 02-15-2017, 01:01 PM

I'd like to think he will come back and get a few more wins, but I don't think it is going to happen. I don't think he needs to be completely gone. Look at what he's done for the sport in general...there's not another guy out there that has brought that many people into the game. He has been hard on his body throughout his career and he's paying for it right now.

Pope & Yum · 02-15-2017, 01:03 PM

If he gets healthy and starts hanging around those high dollar "escorts", he will end up besting Jack's record...

With that being said, he is done. Golf is 100% mental and he is not even at 50%.

ghostgoblin22 · 02-15-2017, 01:08 PM

every golfer has back issues, but tigers is different, his back/spine is deteriorating, you lose a lot of flexibility and the ability to strike the ball over time and its hitting him hard, I'm the biggest fan of tiger out there, I started playing golf when I was 2, and when I was in high school that's when he was at his greatest..

with his type of back injury it might take him years to get back to 100%..maybe, it truly is his physical game that is letting him down

Fishndude · 02-15-2017, 01:09 PM

Golf needs him to come back. $$$

So yes, people care. But your rant is duely noted by the 234 people who will see it.

HC Sniper · 02-15-2017, 01:13 PM

Nope. He is done. His swing mechanics do nothing but put stress on his back. He will never be able to compete at that level for any extended amount of time ever again.

kembry · 02-15-2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bdchorn

I get the sentiment but think you severely underestimate his impact on golf. NO ONE has had a bigger impact on golf from a financial standpoint. Purse money has increased at least 10x, the number of amateur players has boomed worldwide, equipment manufacturers, etc. In fact, the single biggest reason the golf business is struggling right now is Tiger is no longer in the field.

Afraid you will continue to hear his name for several more decades

This is spot on. I'm in the golf industry and Tiger was easily the biggest reason for the growth of the sport from the late 90's. I'm not saying that I'm a big fan, but the sport is better off when he's involved. Others will help bridge the gap but it won't be the same without him. I agree that his competitive days are most likely over and it's kind of sad watching someone that undeniably dominated the game for a decade, breakdown in front of us.

flywise · 02-15-2017, 01:14 PM

I get tired of hearing about him and when he plays they feature him even when he is 5 over par and hacking it all over the course.

Cajun Blake · 02-15-2017, 01:16 PM

NOBODY beats Father Time

TW's body has broken down due to several reasons: very aggressive swing, and his body is old ... he's been a golf prodigy since he could walk and probably been hitting a thousand golf balls a day for 35+ yrs.

If he was smart, he should duplicate the swing of the 78 yr old gray haired lady who plays from the yellow tees. 150 yds straight down the fairway and uses the same golf ball for 18 holes

HC Sniper · 02-15-2017, 01:19 PM

Golf does not need him $$$ wise. Golf is doing great without him. There are so many good young talented players on tour now that he will not be missed at all. The $$s will still be there whether he ever plays again or not. #10 on the money list as of right now (early in the season, not even to summer yet) has made 1.3 million dollars. Golf is not hurting!!!!

bdchorn · 02-15-2017, 01:20 PM

[QUOTE=kembry;12208280]This is spot on. I'm in the golf industry and Tiger was easily the biggest reason for the growth of the sport from the late 90's. I'm not saying that I'm a big fan, but the sport is better off when he's involved. Others will help bridge the gap but it won't be the same without him. I agree that his competitive days are most likely over and it's kind of sad watching someone that undeniably dominated the game for a decade, breakdown in front of us.[/QUOTE]

I agree. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Mine is if they both were in their prime at the same time Tiger would whip Jacks butt with any piece of equipment you put in his hand. Love watching the guy play and I couldn't possibly care less that he's a train wreck off the course. God will be the judge of all that mess in due time. I just want to see the guy play.

I will never understand those that actually play golf and hate Tiger. There's a reason every guy on tour respects the guy. Without Tiger the PGA is a shadow of itself and there aren't mini tours. Hell, Arnold Palmer made less money in his entire career than Jordan Spieth has in 2017 alone.

Earl Woods was 100% right when he said his son would forever change the game of golf.

tradtiger · 02-15-2017, 01:21 PM

Would love to see the man come back, be competitive and win the majors' record.

Never count him out. I mean, he won a U.S. Open with, basically, one leg tied behind his back. He is as mentally tough as they come.

Cbb1722 · 02-15-2017, 01:22 PM

I'd rather hear them talk about Jordan speith and Phil mickleson and the others everyone likes. Never liked tiger just because of his attitude he gets and affects everyone around him and he won't hardly accept the fact that he just straight loses. It's always injury related to the loss. I'd rather watch the guys that make the game fun to watch and have fun doing it.

bdchorn · 02-15-2017, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HC Sniper

Golf does not need him $$$ wise. Golf is doing great without him. There are so many good young talented players on tour now that he will not be missed at all. The $$s will still be there whether he ever plays again or not. #10 on the money list as of right now (early in the season, not even to summer yet) has made 1.3 million dollars. Golf is not hurting!!!!

Golf is getting crushed. Golfsmith in bankruptcy and Nike out of the equipment business are the latest examples. Tiger is the reason the purses are what they are and without him things will adjust a bit. Sure, they will still make a ton of money but you will likely never see the kind of growth the last 15 years have been again

jerp · 02-15-2017, 01:28 PM

I believe golf is more interesting and exciting to watch when Tiger is good and in the mix on Sunday. It sure sounds like it could be really over for good this time. News today was his doctors told him he is not even healthy enough to fly across the country for a press conference for his own charity. I do agree however, that the golf press spends way too much time talking about him.

flywise · 02-15-2017, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bdchorn

Golf is getting crushed. Golfsmith in bankruptcy and Nike out of the equipment business are the latest examples. Tiger is the reason the purses are what they are and without him things will adjust a bit. Sure, they will still make a ton of money but you will likely never see the kind of growth the last 15 years have been again

Jordan Spieth ring a bell? Spieth and a few up and comers will take the reigns and gold will be just fine with out Tiger.

He was a great pleasure to watch...at one time but its been quite awhile since he made any waves on the course

bdchorn · 02-15-2017, 01:34 PM

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Jordan Spieth ring a bell? Spieth and a few up am comers will take the reigns and gold will be just fine with out Tiger.

He was a great pleasure to watch...at one time but its been quite awhile since he made any waves on the course

You're missing the point. I love Jordan but he doesn't even move the needle with manufacturers and consumers the way Tiger does/did. None of these guys do. No one ever has.

That's not my opinion. Its fact.

snappertapper · 02-15-2017, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by flywise

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Jordan Spieth ring a bell? Spieth and a few up and comers will take the reigns and gold will be just fine with out Tiger.

He was a great pleasure to watch...at one time but its been quite awhile since he made any waves on the course

I love Spieth, but he won't ever have the impact Tiger had on the game.

Man · 02-15-2017, 01:38 PM

Golf is a dying sport....they are struggling for anything to keep it afloat.
Expect to see many retailers getting out of the business here soon.

flywise · 02-15-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by snappertapper

I love Spieth, but he won't ever have the impact Tiger had on the game.

Yes he will
Theres no denying Tiger did more than anyone for golf. But Spieth and several others will as well and theres probably someone no one has ever heard of that will as well. Tiger's impact on golf is not in doubt but thinking someone else will not have that same impact is not living in reality.

Ironman · 02-15-2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by flywise

Yes he will
Theres no denying Tiger did more than anyone for golf. But Spieth and several others will as well and theres probably someone no one has ever heard of that will as well. Tiger's impact on golf is not in doubt but thinking someone else will not have that same impact is not living in reality.

Yeah, but in who's lifetime? There were others that had a great impact on golf, but nothing even close to what Tigers run has done.

bdchorn · 02-15-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by flywise

Yes he will
Theres no denying Tiger did more than anyone for golf. But Spieth and several others will as well and theres probably someone no one has ever heard of that will as well. Tiger's impact on golf is not in doubt but thinking someone else will not have that same impact is not living in reality.

How is it not reality when Arnie and Jack combined didn't have Tigers impact? Literally no one has. I'm a huge Spieth fan but that's nuts.

Sure, anything "can" happen but to assume it automatically will when it never happened in the history of golf until Tiger came along is crazy.

Cbb1722 · 02-15-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by flywise

Yes he will
Theres no denying Tiger did more than anyone for golf. But Spieth and several others will as well and theres probably someone no one has ever heard of that will as well. Tiger's impact on golf is not in doubt but thinking someone else will not have that same impact is not living in reality.

Exactly. Maybe Nike will go downhill in the golf world, but think about under armour and titleist. I promise they've made a lot of income since speith started. Along with dj Johnson for taylormade and Phil for callaway. One person will not kill the sport no matter how good he once was. Maybe for his sponsors but not the sport as a whole

bdchorn · 02-15-2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbb1722

Exactly. Maybe Nike will go downhill in the golf world, but think about under armour and titleist. I promise they've made a lot of income since speith started. Along with dj Johnson for taylormade and Phil for callaway. One person will not kill the sport no matter how good he once was. Maybe for his sponsors but not the sport as a whole

Under Armour isn't in the equipment business and has said they wont be. Even then, their earning are down.

Titleist makes money on their ball and business is down on their equipment.

No one is saying the sport will be killed but it is absolutely not the same.

Cbb1722 · 02-15-2017, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bdchorn

Under Armour isn't in the equipment business and has said they wont be. Even then, their earning are down.

Titleist makes money on their ball and business is down on their equipment.

No one is saying the sport will be killed but it is absolutely not the same.

I'm talking about the clothing with under armour. But I know a lot of people who hit pro v1s and titleist clubs and they got no business spending that much on either balls or clubs. I believe they buy them because the famous guys use them

bdchorn · 02-15-2017, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbb1722

I'm talking about the clothing with under armour. But I know a lot of people who hit pro v1s and titleist clubs and they got no business spending that much on either balls or clubs. I believe they buy them because the famous guys use them

OK, but the point is business for every single equipment manufacturer is down with the exception of XPG. Golf, the business of golf, is struggling mightily since Tiger went down.

flywise · 02-15-2017, 01:58 PM

When Tiger came on the scene golf was about as low as low gets.
It had to go up at some point. I'll agree that even though up was the only direction it could have gone Tiger took it higher than anyone could have expected. Tiger has not been relevant in 3 years and still the sport is gaining popularity year after year. There will most likely not be a giant rise like when Tiger showed up but thats only because its not in the swamp now like it was then

MassMan · 02-15-2017, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by flywise

Tiger has not been relevant in 3 years and still the sport is gaining popularity year after year.

No, it isn't.

bdchorn · 02-15-2017, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by flywise

When Tiger came on the scene golf was about as low as low gets.
It had to go up at some point. I'll agree that even though up was the only direction it could have gone Tiger took it higher than anyone could have expected. Tiger has not been relevant in 3 years and still the sport is gaining popularity year after year. There will most likely not be a giant rise like when Tiger showed up but thats only because its not in the swamp now like it was then

Sorry, but that's just false. Look up the National Golf Foundation..........I only know this because of my involvement with Golfsmith, but according the NGF, the number of golfers and rounds played has declined every year since 2010. Ironically, that's just after Tigers ex wrapped a 7 iron around his skull.

Pkripper · 02-15-2017, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by flywise

Yes he will
Theres no denying Tiger did more than anyone for golf. But Spieth and several others will as well and theres probably someone no one has ever heard of that will as well. Tiger's impact on golf is not in doubt but thinking someone else will not have that same impact is not living in reality.

Jordan may never be the same after the Masters as Tiger was was never the same after the divorce.

AntlerCollector · 02-15-2017, 02:06 PM

Tiger at his best was the best ever! Too bad injuries and bad decisions ruined him

Abcdj · 02-15-2017, 02:06 PM

His physical game might be done. But if your gonna throw him out of what he did for golf. Go ahead and throw Jack, Arnie, Gary, Tom all those guys out too. None of them did anything for the game of golf!

Pkripper · 02-15-2017, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by flywise

When Tiger came on the scene golf was about as low as low gets.
It had to go up at some point. I'll agree that even though up was the only direction it could have gone Tiger took it higher than anyone could have expected. Tiger has not been relevant in 3 years and still the sport is gaining popularity year after year. There will most likely not be a giant rise like when Tiger showed up but thats only because its not in the swamp now like it was then

With 30 seconds of looking.
http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/...-golf-20150625
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/pg...-golf-tailspin
http://www.cnbc.com/2014/07/24/golf-...professor.html

AntlerCollector · 02-15-2017, 02:07 PM

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If it wasn't for Tiger Woods I never would have heard of Elin Nordegren. For that reason, I'm a fan

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NoFence · 02-15-2017, 02:08 PM

Tiger is the reason I started playing golf, along with millions of other people. That guy no doubt created tens of thousands of jobs in America at golf courses and shops simply by being the most dominant athlete of all time (before his downfall he won 1/4 tournaments entered with 100 more people in each tournament).

I sure as heck hope he makes a come back. Even if it's just one more major.

spikebuck · 02-15-2017, 02:09 PM

I care but understand why others do not.

flywise · 02-15-2017, 02:09 PM

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No, it isn't.

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Originally Posted by bdchorn

Sorry, but that's just false. Look up the National Golf Foundation..........I only know this because of my involvement with Golfsmith, but according the NGF, the number of golfers and rounds played has declined every year since 2010. Ironically, that's just after Tigers ex wrapped a 7 iron around his skull.

I just read an article, it has

flywise · 02-15-2017, 02:10 PM

http://www.forbes.com/sites/darrenhe.../#14b86a48164e

bdchorn · 02-15-2017, 02:11 PM

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I just read an article, it has

Earth is flat. The article you linked is a year old. It says 2015 was the first increase since 2012 and there are a million articles that are contrary to that. Whatever.

This thread itself proves how galvanizing Tiger is regardless of your stance. I assist a major golf retailer in disposing of closed down stores. I can say with 100% first hand knowledge that the business of golf is down, and I hate that as a golfer.

Peace brother. We likely won't agree and that's cool. Gotta get back to work anyway

flywise · 02-15-2017, 02:14 PM

Some manufacturers may be experiencing some difficulties but it might be because their price point and an Obama economy. Why would anyone buy a 1200 set of clubs when you can by a second hand set for 2-300. Much of the country for the last 8 years have suffered the obama economy. When this economy really gets going nation wide more folks will have the expendable income to start buying that equipment.
Golf if just as strong today as it was 3-4 years ago when Tiger was playing good golf.

Juice · 02-15-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bdchorn

I get the sentiment but think you severely underestimate his impact on golf. NO ONE has had a bigger impact on golf from a financial standpoint. Purse money has increased at least 10x, the number of amateur players has boomed worldwide, equipment manufacturers, etc. In fact, the single biggest reason the golf business is struggling right now is Tiger is no longer in the field.

Afraid you will continue to hear his name for several more decades

This is true

flywise · 02-15-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bdchorn

Earth is flat

read the article

NoFence · 02-15-2017, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by flywise

When Tiger came on the scene golf was about as low as low gets.
It had to go up at some point. I'll agree that even though up was the only direction it could have gone Tiger took it higher than anyone could have expected. Tiger has not been relevant in 3 years and still the sport is gaining popularity year after year. There will most likely not be a giant rise like when Tiger showed up but thats only because its not in the swamp now like it was then

Come one now... you sound like you secretly just don't like him, which is perfectly ok but... No one will ever impact golf like he did. Ever. Not the entire rest of the tour. He hit shots no one could hit, and then got the crowd to react like no one can.

NoFence · 02-15-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by flywise

Some manufacturers may be experiencing some difficulties but it might be because their price point and an Obama economy. Why would anyone buy a 1200 set of clubs when you can by a second hand set for 2-300. Much of the country for the last 8 years have suffered the obama economy. When this economy really gets going nation wide more folks will have the expendable income to start buying that equipment.
Golf if just as strong today as it was 3-4 years ago when Tiger was playing good golf.

While I agree on the Obama comment, you're wrong again. Go talk to the manufacturers and golf courses and they'll tell you it's because tiger isn't playing. Look at the ratings every Sunday. As much as I love blaming Obama, he isn't the reason people quit watching golf.

02-15-2017, 01:03 PM	#9
Pope & Yum Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: rockwall Hunt In: Right now lets go	If he gets healthy and starts hanging around those high dollar "escorts", he will end up besting Jack's record... With that being said, he is done. Golf is 100% mental and he is not even at 50%. Last edited by Pope & Yum; 02-15-2017 at 01:08 PM.

02-15-2017, 02:06 PM	#37
AntlerCollector Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2014 Hunt In: Votaw, Del Rio, Eldorado, Bon Wier	Tiger at his best was the best ever! Too bad injuries and bad decisions ruined him Last edited by AntlerCollector; 02-15-2017 at 02:08 PM.

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02-15-2017, 12:55 PM	#1
Rack Ranch Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Of The Gulf Coast Aquifer Hunt In: Knee Deep Salty Water	Tiger Woods: Does Anybody Even Care? I understand that he was once one of the best ever, but... BYE!! He's done. I listen to and watch a lot of golf and I'm sick of hearing his name. He is a washed up has been that will never win another tourney. Can we stop glossing him already. I don't care what club he's swinging, what ball he's hitting, or what shirt he's wearing. The game is going to be just fine without him. Does anybody even care if he comes back???

02-15-2017, 12:57 PM	#2
UncleBubba Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NE Texas Hunt In: Dickens, Hunt, and Red River Co.	Nope

02-15-2017, 12:58 PM	#4
CrookedArrow Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Midland Hunt In: Tamplias Chiwawa, Mejico	who?

02-15-2017, 12:58 PM	#5
DNTRanch Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Runnels County	Nope--- see ya!!!

02-15-2017, 01:00 PM	#6
WItoTX Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2016 Hunt In: Wisconsin, New Mexico, Colorado, Montana, Idaho	I would love to see a lot of guys come back. Always cool to see a comeback story. Aaron Watson prime example. Or Willie. Or Cash. Not to mention, Tiger made the sport of golf cool again. Look how many kids started playing after watching him? Why do you think there are all these young guys playing now that can out drive Tiger even when he was at his best?

02-15-2017, 01:01 PM	#8
SFAbowhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gunter, Texas Hunt In: Choctaw Co. OK	I'd like to think he will come back and get a few more wins, but I don't think it is going to happen. I don't think he needs to be completely gone. Look at what he's done for the sport in general...there's not another guy out there that has brought that many people into the game. He has been hard on his body throughout his career and he's paying for it right now.

02-15-2017, 01:08 PM	#10
ghostgoblin22 Banned!!! Join Date: May 2015 Location: NA Hunt In: Red-River County	every golfer has back issues, but tigers is different, his back/spine is deteriorating, you lose a lot of flexibility and the ability to strike the ball over time and its hitting him hard, I'm the biggest fan of tiger out there, I started playing golf when I was 2, and when I was in high school that's when he was at his greatest.. with his type of back injury it might take him years to get back to 100%..maybe, it truly is his physical game that is letting him down

02-15-2017, 01:09 PM	#11
Fishndude Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas Hunt In: Mason, Ellis and Dimmit counties	Golf needs him to come back. $$$ So yes, people care. But your rant is duely noted by the 234 people who will see it.

02-15-2017, 01:13 PM	#12
HC Sniper Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Abilene Hunt In: Fisher county	Nope. He is done. His swing mechanics do nothing but put stress on his back. He will never be able to compete at that level for any extended amount of time ever again.

02-15-2017, 01:14 PM	#14
flywise Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tx Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado	I get tired of hearing about him and when he plays they feature him even when he is 5 over par and hacking it all over the course.

02-15-2017, 01:16 PM	#15
Cajun Blake Associate Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Louisiana Hunt In: public & pvt land	NOBODY beats Father Time TW's body has broken down due to several reasons: very aggressive swing, and his body is old ... he's been a golf prodigy since he could walk and probably been hitting a thousand golf balls a day for 35+ yrs. If he was smart, he should duplicate the swing of the 78 yr old gray haired lady who plays from the yellow tees. 150 yds straight down the fairway and uses the same golf ball for 18 holes

02-15-2017, 01:19 PM	#16
HC Sniper Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Abilene Hunt In: Fisher county	Golf does not need him $$$ wise. Golf is doing great without him. There are so many good young talented players on tour now that he will not be missed at all. The $$s will still be there whether he ever plays again or not. #10 on the money list as of right now (early in the season, not even to summer yet) has made 1.3 million dollars. Golf is not hurting!!!!

02-15-2017, 01:20 PM	#17
bdchorn Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin Hunt In: Throckmorton	[QUOTE=kembry;12208280]This is spot on. I'm in the golf industry and Tiger was easily the biggest reason for the growth of the sport from the late 90's. I'm not saying that I'm a big fan, but the sport is better off when he's involved. Others will help bridge the gap but it won't be the same without him. I agree that his competitive days are most likely over and it's kind of sad watching someone that undeniably dominated the game for a decade, breakdown in front of us.[/QUOTE] I agree. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Mine is if they both were in their prime at the same time Tiger would whip Jacks butt with any piece of equipment you put in his hand. Love watching the guy play and I couldn't possibly care less that he's a train wreck off the course. God will be the judge of all that mess in due time. I just want to see the guy play. I will never understand those that actually play golf and hate Tiger. There's a reason every guy on tour respects the guy. Without Tiger the PGA is a shadow of itself and there aren't mini tours. Hell, Arnold Palmer made less money in his entire career than Jordan Spieth has in 2017 alone. Earl Woods was 100% right when he said his son would forever change the game of golf.

02-15-2017, 01:21 PM	#18
tradtiger Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Austin Hunt In: Lee Co., Granger	Would love to see the man come back, be competitive and win the majors' record. Never count him out. I mean, he won a U.S. Open with, basically, one leg tied behind his back. He is as mentally tough as they come.

02-15-2017, 01:22 PM	#19
Cbb1722 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2014	I'd rather hear them talk about Jordan speith and Phil mickleson and the others everyone likes. Never liked tiger just because of his attitude he gets and affects everyone around him and he won't hardly accept the fact that he just straight loses. It's always injury related to the loss. I'd rather watch the guys that make the game fun to watch and have fun doing it.

02-15-2017, 01:28 PM	#21
jerp Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aledo Hunt In: Shackleford Co.	I believe golf is more interesting and exciting to watch when Tiger is good and in the mix on Sunday. It sure sounds like it could be really over for good this time. News today was his doctors told him he is not even healthy enough to fly across the country for a press conference for his own charity. I do agree however, that the golf press spends way too much time talking about him.

02-15-2017, 01:38 PM	#25
Man Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Casper,Tx Hunt In: Nacogdoches,Tx	Golf is a dying sport....they are struggling for anything to keep it afloat. Expect to see many retailers getting out of the business here soon.

02-15-2017, 01:58 PM	#33
flywise Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tx Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado	When Tiger came on the scene golf was about as low as low gets. It had to go up at some point. I'll agree that even though up was the only direction it could have gone Tiger took it higher than anyone could have expected. Tiger has not been relevant in 3 years and still the sport is gaining popularity year after year. There will most likely not be a giant rise like when Tiger showed up but thats only because its not in the swamp now like it was then

02-15-2017, 02:06 PM	#38
Abcdj Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Parts Unknown Hunt In: A warm enclosed blind	His physical game might be done. But if your gonna throw him out of what he did for golf. Go ahead and throw Jack, Arnie, Gary, Tom all those guys out too. None of them did anything for the game of golf!

02-15-2017, 02:08 PM	#41
NoFence Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2014	Tiger is the reason I started playing golf, along with millions of other people. That guy no doubt created tens of thousands of jobs in America at golf courses and shops simply by being the most dominant athlete of all time (before his downfall he won 1/4 tournaments entered with 100 more people in each tournament). I sure as heck hope he makes a come back. Even if it's just one more major.

02-15-2017, 02:09 PM	#42
spikebuck Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sherman Hunt In: Northeast Texas	I care but understand why others do not.

02-15-2017, 02:10 PM	#44
flywise Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tx Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado	http://www.forbes.com/sites/darrenhe.../#14b86a48164e

02-15-2017, 02:14 PM	#46
flywise Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tx Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado	Some manufacturers may be experiencing some difficulties but it might be because their price point and an Obama economy. Why would anyone buy a 1200 set of clubs when you can by a second hand set for 2-300. Much of the country for the last 8 years have suffered the obama economy. When this economy really gets going nation wide more folks will have the expendable income to start buying that equipment. Golf if just as strong today as it was 3-4 years ago when Tiger was playing good golf.