Tiger Woods

[Geo]

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".

Bobby Who? Gentleman perhaps. But no TW on the course. Nothing you say about Tiger the person negates the athletic performance this thread is about...

 

[JB]

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".

I can't disagree with any of that, really. I cannot stand his caddie either. The point of this thread was not to speak to his character, but to his ability.

All this said, I'm pulling for Rocco. The guy is my age and wears a peace sign belt buckle. Gotta love it. Unfortunately, I don't think Rocco has a snowball's chance in this kind of format.

When will the USGA get out of the last century and stage some kind of sudden death playoff instead of a long, boring 18-hole playoff? I expect this thing to be over today before they even make the turn.

 

[TooFarTampa]

I can't disagree with any of that, really. I cannot stand his caddie either. The point of this thread was not to speak to his character, but to his ability.

All this said, I'm pulling for Rocco. The guy is my age and wears a peace sign belt buckle. Gotta love it. Unfortunately, I don't think Rocco has a snowball's chance in this kind of format.

When will the USGA get out of the last century and stage some kind of sudden death playoff instead of a long, boring 18-hole playoff? I expect this thing to be over today before they even make the turn.

Rocco is tough, and has been so fun to watch this week, but I couldn't help thinking of the mental trauma of knowing you are facing Tiger in a playoff. That's greater than Tiger's physical trauma IMO. If you are Rocco, how do you avoid thinking that the playoff is simply delaying the inevitable?

 

[JB]

Rocco is tough, and has been so fun to watch this week, but I couldn't help thinking of the mental trauma of knowing you are facing Tiger in a playoff. That's greater than Tiger's physical trauma IMO. If you are Rocco, how do you avoid thinking that the playoff is simply delaying the inevitable?

The only way Rocco wins it is to simply hit every fairway, every green and play good steady golf - a borderline-impossible task on a US Open course. That, and hope Tiger continues to hit his driver as poorly as he has all week. But if anyone's on-course demeanor is suited for a head-to-head battle with Tiger, it's Rocco's.

I think the USGA needs to adopt the format used at the British Open: A four-hole, aggregate-score playoff. Finish the tournament on Sunday whatever it takes.

 

[Truffle Anne]

 

[TooFarTampa]

The only way Rocco wins it is to simply hit every fairway, every green and play good steady golf - a borderline-impossible task on a US Open course. That, and hope Tiger continues to hit his driver as poorly as he has all week. But if anyone's on-course demeanor is suited for a head-to-head battle with Tiger, it's Rocco's.

I think the USGA needs to adopt the format used at the British Open: A four-hole, aggregate-score playoff. Finish the tournament on Sunday whatever it takes.

Many dads nationwide would be grateful! Hubby was looking for a payoff to his lazy day watching TV yesterday ... not a Monday playoff!

 

[aggieb]

:funn:

 

[totaljen]

Tiger's performance as a golfer certainly demands respect (no matter what you think of him personally...just for the record, I like the guy...and he does have nice teeth); but I have to say, for this Open, my hubby and I were rooting for Rocco. You gotta love him! We just wanted to see him win so badly!! We felt Rocco winning would have really been a historical, 'underdog' sort of win instead of the 'Lance Armstrong' domination type of win we're so accustomed too now ... so close Rocco!! It was definitely a fun match to watch!!! :boxing:

 

[JB]

Tiger's performance as a golfer certainly demands respect (no matter what you think of him personally...just for the record, I like the guy...and he does have nice teeth); but I have to say, for this Open, my hubby and I were rooting for Rocco. You gotta love him! We just wanted to see him win so badly!! We felt Rocco winning would have really been a historical, 'underdog' sort of win instead of the 'Lance Armstrong' domination type of win we're so accustomed too now ... so close Rocco!! It was definitely a fun match to watch!!! :boxing:

I think everyone on the planet outside of Tiger's mother and and wife was pulling for Rocco.

 

[totaljen]

I think you're right! Did anyone see the video on Yahoo's home page w/the interview of Tiger? ... I think his last statement will become Nike's newest slogan:
"Because I play."

I should probably copyright this post as intellectual property and then sell the rights to Nike....mmmmm...I see money....:roll: anyone know how to do that?

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?cl=8351152