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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2014
    Ratings double when Tiger is in a tourny. More money for everybody. Im kinda with Danny on the money thing. Its his moneyxand he can do with itwhat he likes. Is he a diva? Probably. But i have met divas without money as well. Its a personality trait that has little to do with money.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2014
    So we were out this morning running errands before it gets too hot out, and walked in the door a few minutes ago. I turned on the TV and switched over to TNT to see where things stand in the tournament. I **** you not, as I tune in they're on air talking about Tiger Woods and continue that conversation for another few minutes, no idea how long they'd already been talking before I tuned in.

    Ridiculous

    Maybe golf is just trying to cash in while they can, but I think it's short-sighted and they need to start looking forward instead of looking back.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,011
    edited August 2014
    It's Reality TV meets Golf.....it's all about the ratings no matter how they get it. This enables them to charge a premium for advertising. Isn't it always about the money ?
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited August 2014
    Like him or not. Tiger Woods is an important figure, not only for his talent but for Identity lines he's crossed.

    I must admit that I grew up in an urban context where golf was something that only the wealthy engaged in and country clubs had bad reps back then, for....well you know. Things are different and have changed somewhat since then. But golf is still boring to me, personally. Although, I can admire talent in any field.



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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    edited August 2014
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    Watching golf has the same excitement level as watching those bozos racing around a track all day long making nothing but left turns...ZERO!!!!!

    Well the bozos (as you put it) are turning right this weekend...very exiting!
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,224
    edited August 2014
    tonyb wrote: »
    Can't stand watching Golf, about as exciting as watching Curling. Do like playing it though.

    I don't watch a lot of golf, but I have to say the courses look stunning on an HD projector.

    Also love playing even though I'm not very good.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2014
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    I don't watch a lot of golf, but I have to say the courses look stunning on an HD projector.

    Also love playing even though I'm not very good.

    I suck too, but love to get out six or seven times a year. I enjoy it much more now that i quit having high expectations and getting all pissed off.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,011
    edited August 2014
    cnh wrote: »
    Like him or not. Tiger Woods is an important figure, not only for his talent but for Identity lines he's crossed.

    I must admit that I grew up in an urban context where golf was something that only the wealthy engaged in and country clubs had bad reps back then, for....well you know. Things are different and have changed somewhat since then. But golf is still boring to me, personally. Although, I can admire talent in any field. cnh

    Why is his racial identity important ? When you start giving people attention, either good or bad based on race, that alone is racial discrimination, is it not ? The simple mention of his race introduces biases. If we are a nation that doesn't supposedly see color, then you can't pick and choose when it benefits someone to do so.

    Also golf is no more a wealthy mans game than audio is. You can play Golf on the cheap all over this country as you can your audio. Many levels of play in each.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited August 2014
    See, I told you they were bozo's...they can't remember which way to turn & are totally confused.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited August 2014
    tonyb wrote: »
    Why is his racial identity important ? When you start giving people attention, either good or bad based on race, that alone is racial discrimination, is it not ? The simple mention of his race introduces biases. If we are a nation that doesn't supposedly see color, then you can't pick and choose when it benefits someone to do so.

    Also golf is no more a wealthy mans game than audio is. You can play Golf on the cheap all over this country as you can your audio. Many levels of play in each.

    Don't be so "defensive"! It's OK to admit we still have some problems in this "nation that does not see color"; are you sure about that? And as far as golf, I DID say things have changed. Sheeesh, everything does not have to be one side or the other, I believe they call it a conversation, so differences of opinion are absolutely "necessary".

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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    Did anyone watch today's round? lots of great shots in this round! and Rory's on the move again :) that kid's is looking sharp.

    I would have liked seeing him and Fowler paired up for the final round.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited August 2014
    Its anyones game tomorrow, whoever shoots 67 or better wins. I like it when they end a major on a par 5 hole. It always leaves it open for drama.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    especially with the big Beach on 18th!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited August 2014
    Watching golf is great when you want to take a nap..
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited August 2014
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Watching golf is great when you want to take a nap..

    Nailed it!!!!!
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    edited August 2014
    You guys must be closet golf fans, you keep coming back to this thread. :razz:
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2014
    Golf bashers dont play golf. Its hard to appreciate how incredibly hard the game is if you dont play. Thats ok and you dont have to like it, but show it some respect....jeez.
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,277
    edited August 2014
    It's extremely difficult. I took golf lessons as a teenager and to say I didn't have a natural ability would be an understatement. I didn't stick with it. I also couldn't keep my tongue in my mouth as I swung the club, I think it has something to do with hand-eye coordination. A lot of guitar players do that when they are first learning to play. I'm sure I looked really cool with my tongue hanging out as I constantly dipped my head and took a shovel full of dirt out from under the ball.
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,162
    edited August 2014
    you could see today when rory screwed up and dropped even. He was no going back. Rory has the focus.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,011
    edited August 2014
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Golf bashers dont play golf. Its hard to appreciate how incredibly hard the game is if you dont play. Thats ok and you dont have to like it, but show it some respect....jeez.

    I think you misinterpret the comments. Of course there is a great amount of skill involved playing Golf at that level, and yes....I do play. Watching a sport and participating is 2 different things. Can't watch baseball either, but love playing it. Golf simply isn't an exciting sport to watch, but you have to appreciate the talent involved. Nascar to me is also boring to watch, but I appreciate their skills.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,011
    edited August 2014
    cnh wrote: »
    Don't be so "defensive"! It's OK to admit we still have some problems in this "nation that does not see color"; are you sure about that? And as far as golf, I DID say things have changed. Sheeesh, everything does not have to be one side or the other, I believe they call it a conversation, so differences of opinion are absolutely "necessary".

    cnh

    Not denying we as a nation still have problems CNH, but your the one who brought up his "Identity lines". Which is a PC way of saying his racial mixture. Yes this is a conversation about Golf, not identity lines, and as soon as you inject that notion, then you are no longer the Utopian color blind nation you seek.

    Back to Golf....

    Is it me or has Golf fallen into the dumps like every other sport with the drama ? Seems like they do this on purpose for ratings, like reality tv shows. Football has it's drama, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, the Olympics....and now Golf. A sport that has managed for the most part to stay relatively free of drama over the years. Golf used to be known as a "Gentleman's game", and gentlemen don't participate in or promote drama. So I was brought up to understand anyway.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited August 2014
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Golf bashers dont play golf. Its hard to appreciate how incredibly hard the game is if you dont play. Thats ok and you dont have to like it, but show it some respect....jeez.

    No one's bashing golf, and yes it is a difficult game to play. I've been on a few courses over the years but not to any extent to consider myself an avid golfer. I merely just had fun with it. A blind squirrel could probably have beaten me. But playing it & watching it are two completely different scenarios. Playing was fun but it's just so damn boring to watch. Just my take that's all.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    I respect people's thoughts who cant handle watching golf,, that just makes sense, and it took me awhile but now I can watch it and actually enjoy it soemtimes.

    I think comments like "It will put me to sleep" just add some humor to the boards :) I now find baseball a little to slow for me and let I'm watching golf ..go figure :)
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited August 2014
    I guess that watching golf for some is the same as listening to Opera or Bluegrass is for me......
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited August 2014
    Golf is the only sport I watch regularly... and tennis majors. Those are the sports I play, so it makes sense.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2014
    The comparison to baseball is an interesting one. It seems like baseball should be a more exciting sport because at least they have running and home runs and shutouts, in comparison golf has very little motion. That being said, I love watching golf and can't make it through a baseball game to save my life. I did watch a few years ago when my local team was in a couple world series but that's it.

    People like what they like, the problem is that most people don't get that.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    Now I do love to watch a local minor league baseball game in person, as the fun is to eat some hot dogs & drink a beer and sitting around the third base side trying to snag a foul ball while hanging out with friends! but then your not hanging on to each & every pitch while the announcers tell trivia stats :)
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited August 2014
    The final round is sure shaping up. This scenario is all about the drama.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2014
    This is real drama. The way it should be!
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2014
    That approach Rory hit on the 10th was unreal, there are only a handful of people on that planet who could hit that shot under those circumstances. It's impossible to watch him play and not think of Tiger in that five year stretch 10 to 15 years ago...
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