Tiger Woods

[JUL]

Not sure how many golf fans we have here, but what this man just did on the back nine at the US Open defies anything I've ever seen. No competitive golf for Tiger since April, coming off knee surgery and providing drama like that? Unreal. All this while he was in obvious pain.

I have never seen someone miss so many fairways, only to come back and make long clutch putt after long clutch putt.

The guy is otherworldy.

I know I couldn't believe it....he has skill

 

[Jdarg]

He has great teeth.

I hate golf. But I love Darlene's comment.

 

[Beach Runner]

I hate golf. But I love Darlene's comment.

Hey, we could all have great teeth if we had either (a) Tiger's multimillion dollar monthly income or (b) dental insurance that covered veneers and frequent whitening.

 

[IRIETYMES]

Long time golf fan

I've been watching and playing golf since I was 12, 53 years ago, and I caution my sons now to watch this guy, note him; he is the best golfer I have ever seen. When he is in contention, the other athletes draw back. His magnetism, his personality, his professionalism, his focus, that swing, his athleticism - all are beyond the hopes of any other golfer I seen now on tour or have ever seen. As far as I am concerned, he is the best to have played the game. Others have had their time, their talents, but none can compare with Tiger. Granted the technology has contributed to the game as we see it now, but even with wooden clubs, balata balls, metal spikes, on courses ungroomed, he would astound.

And now he plays in obvious pain. I'll be watching today, and win, lose, falter or triumph, he is a talent to be observed.

 

[Bob]

I remember the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach when Tiger Woods won by 15 strokes. He couldn't quite make it to the Payne Stewart memorial service held at the golf course. Woods made over 100 million in endorsements last year alone. All that money can't buy him an ounce of class.

 

[JB]

I remember the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach when Tiger Woods won by 15 strokes. He couldn't quite make it to the Payne Stewart memorial service held at the golf course. Woods made over 100 million in endorsements last year alone. All that money can't buy him an ounce of class.

No one says you have to like him. There was a day when I didn't care for him either. But he has matured and by all accounts, has handled his success extremely well. He is, very possibly, the single greatest atlete of a generation.

If you can't at least respect his supreme talent, focus and guts, then maybe it's you who needs to look inward a bit.

 

[Bob]

Calling a person out for being self centered does not require inward introspection. We idolize people for their talents, yet react exactly as you do when someone points a lack of respect for anything other than themselves. It's a huge flaw of our society.

 

[JB]

Calling a person out for being self centered does not require inward introspection. We idolize people for their talents, yet react exactly as you do when someone points a lack of respect for anything other than themselves. It's a huge flaw of our society.

Do a little research on Tiger's chartible efforts. Check out the tournament he hosts in DC every year and how much goes to charity.

 

[Rudyjohn]

I remember the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach when Tiger Woods won by 15 strokes. He couldn't quite make it to the Payne Stewart memorial service held at the golf course. Woods made over 100 million in endorsements last year alone. All that money can't buy him an ounce of class.

Bob, for what it's worth, Mr. JR feels the same as you. He knows Tiger's a great golfer but...
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[Bob]

Do a little research on Tiger's chartible efforts. Check out the tournament he hosts in DC every year and how much goes to charity.

He could give 85 percent of his income to charity, and it would not change the fact that, on the course, he is a petulant, preening arse who dictates the pace of play. On the final hole tonight, he threw his club twice after his second shot. His caddy is an intimidating bore who has had more than his share of confrontations with both photographers and galleries. He is easily the greatest golfer of our time, but that does not make him a gentleman. For that model, look no further than Bobby Jones.
Jones, where he alive today, could beat Tiger like a drum without the theatrics. Woods will most likely win Monday doing what he does best, by being "Tiger".