Comments on: What Golf Needs in 2010…

By: Jerry Kennedy

Jerry Kennedy — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:13:48 +0000

It is only a game and if Tiger does not show up the sun will still rise tomorrow. These guys and girls make way too much money for this nonsense. The real golfers are people who pay to play like me and are the real ones who play for the enjoyment. As for Tiger he is a complete idiot. He had the world in his back pocket and threw it all away

By: Lin

Lin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:08:39 +0000

I think you hit the nail on the head, well done in your remarks about the media and what golf holds for the future. Your 4 suggestions are exactly what the golf world needs to enhance for the long term and short term OF THE WORLD OF GOLF.

I agree with you from refraining on your view point of the Tiger and Elin SITUATION (did she know of his sexual attractions–sure she did–is she an angel –I rather doubt it–everyone has skeleton in their closets–YOU, I, and Tiger/Elin are no different. .

Your and my opinions are exactly that–OPINIONS-We do not know the true story–this gal (me) does not need that or the media garbage. Until we hear from Tiger and Elin–which I hope we do not as it is their family business–but if we do–read between their lines and the truth will be there.

The people who are cashing in on this are LOSERS in my book with their 15 minutes of fame–IS JUST THAT–now do we remember their names–NOOOOOOOOO–but David Letterman, Leno– along with their low-class group of day/night show HOSTS will make sure we won’t forget THEM–do they have a leg to stand on ( I think NOT)—now they can take a hike and let golf get back to the wonderful sport it has been for SO MANY years.

Tiger is a winner in his own right of the game of golf –plus engaging in helping fundraisers/charities/ which leads to his leadership on the golf course– working with kids, built a very high tech LEARNING foundation–building or designing a golf course in North Carolina with other courses to come IN OTHER AREAS OF THE WORLD–TIGER will be around–whether he comes back to play or not to play–( I hope he does) but he will be in some aspect of the world of golf with a better human error %–plus will be down to earth like the rest of us.

Also as far as his ex-sponsors–AT&T, Gillette and the others–who needs them– We the consumer will buy the product with OR WITHOUT any interference of a downfall of any athletic person, whether being Tiger (golf), Pete Rose (baseball) (gambling on sports), Kobe (basketball–his affairs–yes affairs), Majic Johnson (basketball–(HIV), Joyner (track–steriods)), John Daly (alcohol)–still plays golf, Michael Phelps (swimmer–smoking mariquana–caught in the act by a person with a camera) still swims–Agasi ( tennis-drugs).

–whether it is football, basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer or other players (steriods in grade school, Junior High, HS, College or Pro)—I could go on and on–this will happen to another person in the realm of sports–Hollywood (Michael Jackson, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Rock Hudson, members of bands),– Government (presidents, Senate, Congress) and so on. The finding-out by the media, trashy magazines, internet relayed to us by them–will be the same like the years in the past, present and on to the future.

These people are human just like the rest of us and chose their gift to succeed in THEIR life with THEIR sport to entertain their fans–meaning us. They have downfalls just like the rest of us–difference– we are not in the limelight like they are–so they get the arrow in the back. Ours is done privately without the limelight in our big or small towns across the world.

My point is these people paid the price of being in the spotlight and got caught in way or another–THEIR lives went on– got back their lives and are still thriving in THEIR sports and Misc. for our entertainment.–SO will TIGER–

I will look forward to the day when he comes back with his tiger look in those eyes to his opponents along with his high fist pumps and have a on my face as he has nothing to prove to me, you or anybody else–he will play the game as masterful as he has in the past.–and be better for it .

THIS IS MY SAY AND I AM STICKING TO IT. who cares what I THINK-I KNOW— LONG- WINDED AS MY FRIENDS KNOW ME–YES I AM -so laughing.

JUST ONE MORE THING-LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR SUCH NONSENSE– LETS ALL LIVE OUR LIVES TO THE FULLEST–BE HAPPY–TAKE WHAT WE GET –WHETHER IT IS BAD OR GOOD; AND MOVE ON. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN WE WILL TAKE THAT LAST BREATH.

I AM SAYING THIS AS A BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR THE SECOND TIME AROUND–I WAS CLEAN FOR 10 YEARS–GOT SOCKED BY IT AGAIN THIS PAST NOVEMBER 2009–AGAIN I HAVE A LONG HAUL–BUT I AM A SURVIVOR/I KNOW THE ROUTINE/AND WHAT I MUST DO–SO DOES TIGER/ELIN.

LET’S SEE WITH OR WITHOUT THE WRATH OF MEDIA LURKING IN THE WINGS–THEY WILL DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THEIR FAMILIES–WE MIGHT NOT LIKE THE OUTCOME OF WHAT THEY CHOOSE–BUT IT IS THEIR CHOICE–NOT OURS.

HAVE GOOD DAY AND HAPPY NEW YEARS–2010

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By: Warren

Warren — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:06:23 +0000

With the silence about Tiger and his difficulties, you have put a face on
the golf picture that really counts. Golf means so much to a lot of people in a lot of different ways. For the past month, while on the golf course, no one has been speculating about Tiger. They are paying attention to their game and enjoying the day. So, in the end, the solutions that you have posited give us a framework to move on.

By: Ron Mullard

Ron Mullard — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:17:28 +0000

Whilst I don’t condone what has happened we don’t know the full story.Tiger Woods though brilliant at what he does(Golf I mean) is just a human being and as such prone to making mistakes/errors of judgement call it what you may.Just because he’s near perfect in one part of his life dosn’t mean that he wont make mistakes in other areas.There isn’t anyone who has been born (save one, who also made one error of judgement, which cost him also) who hasn’t done at least one or more things that they regret later, but because the majority of us are not famous or in the public eye it never gets mentioned. I do feel that because of his fame he should have thought more about the consequences of being a huge role model to so many (young and not so) but so saying he isn’t the first and he certainly wont be the last. It’s happening every day somewhere in the world, he needs to be left to ponder his mistake(s)and just like golf learn from them so you don’t make them again.

By: Doc

Doc — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:55:03 +0000

Your insight is right on. Tiger is human and what is going on in his personal life is just that “personal”. Of course it is news, anything Tiger does is. Unlike the rest of those who would use his problems to further themselves ( news organizations and gossip colums for example) I, like you realize he is just a man with extrodinary skills at this awesome game. He will come back to the game he loves and after awhile all this will fall behind him and he will once more draw the crowds he always did.

The opprtunity for another pro to take command of this sport is right there for the taking. The “older” pros like Mickelson, Duval, Leonard need to infuse themselves and their personalities into the headlines. The younger pros need to use this opportunity to establish themselves as top contenders and the “future” of the game.

I love this game. It hurt to see things as they developed but I know that the game as well as myself will endure and grow. I also know that as with all things, this too will pass.

By: Gus Crous

Gus Crous — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:28:13 +0000

George Beardsley has written a thouroughly informative article with foresight and wisdom. It is sincerely hoped that his wishes will come true.

By: Donald

Donald — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:53 +0000

I think you hit the nail on the head. That’s exactly what golf in 2010 needs & I’m looking forward to it. I also agree with your comments regarding Tiger Woods. I want to hear it from Him & Elin. I’m sick of all these rumors with nothing to back them up. If he’s in all these places, how come no-one has taken a picture of him? I hope he comes back soon, but I’m still going to enjoy watching golf until he does.

By: richard newell

richard newell — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:56:26 +0000

Your article has hit the mark during these tough times not only for golf but also for the world wide economic difficulty many people are facing………in north america golf is becoming less expensive for all and we should see it for the tour as well, one way or another……

the golden age of golf is slowing for now as we head for less expansive times economically……….the game will persevere and thrive going forward…..

By: Barrie C Myhill

Barrie C Myhill — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:05:15 +0000

Strangely I feel closer to Tiger Woods than before, when he seemed godlike and on an unapproachable pedestal. Now we know Tiger is just a man and liable to succomb to the temptations of life. His domestic problems should be for him and his wife to sort out between them and not for the media to make money from. I hope that he will come back to Golf once he and his wife have sorted out their problems and that the media and the loud mouths on the courses he will play will allow him to play without interference. Golf is the loser, but the “Tiger Situation” has not and will not affect the love of the game, I and the many thousands of players, have for this wonderful and exasperating sport.

By: Bob Crawford

Bob Crawford — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:38:08 +0000

Thoughtful article. Well said. Maybe this will give some the up and coming , to really show up. Like the cream. It would be good to see Phil make a some positive moves and play up to his potential. Bob Crawford

By: Mike court

Mike court — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:37:59 +0000

Well done Andy, your thoughts on TG are sound and your refraining from further comment on the subject without any confirmed information is a credit to you.

There have been too may people voicing opinions when they should not have.

Regards

Mike

Andy’s Reply: This article was in fact written by George Beardsley but like you Mike I agree with what he has said.