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PJMcK

(22,854 posts)
1. Let's not get ahead of the field
Thu Apr 7, 2022, 11:07 AM
Apr 2022

The competition is 72 holes over 4 days. The walk, as Tiger said, is very long and difficult with many elevation changes.

The other players represent some of the current best but because of the Masters' desire to invite past champions, amateurs, etc., the field is not as challenging as at the other majors.

Still, a win would be a win and it would blow the lid off the sports world if Tiger pulls it off.

brush

(57,402 posts)
2. Yes, the competition is stiff but not as stiff as other...
Thu Apr 7, 2022, 11:15 AM
Apr 2022

grand slam events. The course is hilly which is tough on even young legs, but there's no US open-style rough so he doesn't have to contend with that.

He's got a chance, even if slight. He does have a slight limp. Hope his leg holds up for four days.

I'll be watching.

PJMcK

(22,854 posts)
4. It would be thrilling to see Tiger win another major
Thu Apr 7, 2022, 11:19 AM
Apr 2022

It would also make Jack tense up!

Regardless, the Masters is one of my favorites mostly because the course is so beautiful.

Probatim

(3,005 posts)
7. Nope. Just remember, it was only by the grace of dog that he didn't kill anyone in that crash.
Thu Apr 7, 2022, 12:06 PM
Apr 2022

It was reckless and irresponsible driving.

snowybirdie

(5,607 posts)
5. TV coverage
Thu Apr 7, 2022, 11:30 AM
Apr 2022

is all Tiger, all the time today. That has to p.o. other golfers trying their best. His personal history is never mentioned.

rsdsharp

(10,098 posts)
6. It was ever thus. The news covers tournaments by saying:
Thu Apr 7, 2022, 11:36 AM
Apr 2022

So and so is leading the field at 5 under, what’s his name is right behind at 4 under. Tiger is in tenth place at even par.

Like the guys in 3-9 don’t exist.

a kennedy

(31,992 posts)
9. Ugh, I know, and don't care for them slobbering all over themselves because of him. I only watch
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 07:43 AM
Apr 2022

when Tiger isn’t on the course.

PJMcK

(22,854 posts)
10. Unfortunately, TV producers know their audience
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 07:58 AM
Apr 2022

If the audience wanted to watch Sungjae Im, that's who the producers would focus on. If he's in the lead Sunday afternoon, he'll be on TV. Instead, they think--probably correctly-- that the audience wants to see a come-back story. Since Tiger has always been a draw, guess who they're going to focus on.

I'm not defending the TV producers. It's just that's how it works.

Consider any Sunday afternoon golf presentation. They'll only follow the final few groups since those players are likely the only ones in contention. the only time they show the rest of the field is if someone makes either an amazingly great shot or putt OR someone makes an historic blunder. Otherwise, we never see the dozens of other players.

Regarding his personal history, what do you want to hear? A rehashing of his infidelities and divorce? Hasn't that been covered extensively? I know far too much about his personal life already, frankly. I'm really only interested in his golf. I've never looked to athletes for moral inspiration or direction. Besides, the commentators have been talking about his car crash and resulting injuries and recovery. After all, those issues contribute to the come-back storyline.

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