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2009 British Open at Turnberry

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just the mentality that people have where they can't be bothered with golf unless Tiger is playing. If you like golf enough to watch, you should like watching more than just for him.

it's like domer fans only caring about football when they're actually good.
 
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BuckeyeNation27;1500006; said:
just the mentality that people have where they can't be bothered with golf unless Tiger is playing. If you like golf enough to watch, you should like watching more than just for him.

it's like domer fans only caring about football when they're actually good.
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So when are they going to start watching again?
 
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BuckeyeNation27;1500006; said:
just the mentality that people have where they can't be bothered with golf unless Tiger is playing. If you like golf enough to watch, you should like watching more than just for him.

it's like domer fans only caring about football when they're actually good.
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Or maybe it's like only watching football when there's a big game on.

As for should, how about you watch golf your way, and let the Tiger-loving majority who drive ratings do it theirs.
 
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ImFrigginFly;1500017; said:
It makes Tiger's TOTAL of 5 missed cuts in 245 events as a professional that much more amazing. From 1962-79, Jack was cut 9 times in 335 events.

Some damn good golfers.
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I agree, though I think it is more impressive to do it at the biggest tournaments at a course that is really hard (Augusta) and ridiculous setups like they have at the US and British Opens year after year. A testament to Tiger is that when he barely makes the cut, he still seems to finish in the top 10 of majors, so he clearly has the weekend figured out better than almost anyone. Good stuff all the way around.
 
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BayBuck;1500016; said:
Or maybe it's like only watching football when there's a big game on.

As for should, how about you watch golf your way, and let the Tiger-loving majority who drive ratings do it theirs.
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In my mind, a major golf tournament is a 'big game', regardless of who's contending. I feel the same way about tennis.

The TV ratings will go down without Tiger this weekend (although having Watson in the battle will help), but I don't care what the ratings are; that matters to the networks and the sponsors. Personally, I'll watch anyway, and I'm fine with seeing more TV time for the other contenders.
 
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ABC/ESPN executives had to be dragged in from the ledge after seeing Tiger miss the cut. Watson was expected to provide commentary over the weekend. Perhaps they can get Tiger to fill in for him. :wink2:
 
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itownbuckeye;1499313; said:
There was a poll question on ESPN asking who you'd rather see win The Open between Tiger Woods and Tom Watson. I was surprised to see that Tiger was the overwhelming choice. I don't see how you could root for a big-time favorite in the prime of his career against a 60 year-old underdog.
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Does anybody over the age of 10 answer those moronic ESPN poll questions?
 
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The odds on one former Stanford player with the initials TW being tied for the lead, and the other former Stanford player with the initials TW missing the cut would not have been that high, maybe about 3-1.

But when adding in the factor that the one playing in the last group tomorrow wouldn't be Tiger Woods, that would have been at least 1000-1.
 
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There was a poll question on ESPN asking who you'd rather see win The Open between Tiger Woods and Tom Watson. I was surprised to see that Tiger was the overwhelming choice. I don't see how you could root for a big-time favorite in the prime of his career against a 60 year-old underdog.
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Half the people who responded to that poll never heard of Tom Watson before Thursday.

(They are the same people who want a playoff in CFB.)
 
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Oh8ch;1500218; said:
Half the people who responded to that poll never heard of Tom Watson before Thursday.

(They are the same people who want a playoff in CFB.)
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You're probably right on this one. Maybe many "assumed" that "Bubba" was Tom's nickname. :biggrin:

Regardless, and regardless of who watches what, when, and depending on who is playing is moot. What's relevant is that this years Open is brewing into one of the potentially greatest sports stories of the year. Tom isn't going anywhere. His "mojo" is coming from the crowd, and it's a crowd that adores him. I just have a feeling that going into his final 5 holes on sunday, that Tom is gonna be right in it, and quite possibly playing to keep his lead. I sure as hell hope so.

Peace.
 
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Another solid round for Tom. Missed a couple 5-6 footers, but other than that...no complaints at all. Great to see Tom playing so well.
 
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On the eve before the final round of the 1999 Ryder Cup Finals, Captain Crenshaw was quoted (on his teams chances of winning ) as saying "I have a good feeling about this. That's all I'm going to say."

This story line NEEDS to come to full fruition. I'm sure Jack is going to be on pins and needles, like he's actually out there on the course with Tom. Maybe in a way, he will be. Maybe the reminder of days passed with a "Bear" up your ass will get Tom over the hump!

Sunday will be one of the greatest days in Golf History, at least in my book. People out there that have NO idea who Tom Watson is will be rooting for him because he's the "Old Guy." But, win or lose, Tom represents what professional sports competitors should all be about.

That being said, I'd like to "STEAL" the above mentoined quote from Ben, and apply it to Tom tomorrow. Because I really do have a "Good" feeling about his chances.

Peace.

AND,

To the Church going folks out there, don't forget to say a "quickie" for Tom during services tomorrow!!:oh:
 
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