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“If #1 played alone…”

Posted By The Lefty On December 12, 2006 @ 9:39 pm In Viewer Post, Golf Thoughts | 2 Comments

I do think people would watch #1 play by himself, as we have seen by his show where he hit different golf shots and talks about the game through his eyes. I also find this to be more interesting to watch in a lot of cases than to watch the rest of the field try to do what he does, and hope to beat him…I love the game of golf! and Tiger has made the game “cool” (ie:  it’s now cool to be a golfer in school, unlike when I was in school!).  If people want to blame the media for making this a one man game to watch maybe they should blame the rest of the field for not bringing the same heart and intensity as he does.  As far as what will be left after he is gone, other than all new records, and millions of new fans, and a new game for a new age…it will still be one man, hitting one ball, with one club …one shot at a time!  The way this game was started before there were any greats.  As I said, “I love this game.”   I can only thank Tiger, and the media for bringing the game back to the forefront where it belongs, however, it is making the people tune in. The enthusiast, and all of our new era of after Tiger golfers, and all of our purist, all have one thing in common…our love for the game no matter how different we think we are!


2 Comments To "“If #1 played alone…”"

#1 Comment By Jeff Shores, PGA On December 13, 2006 @ December 13, 2006

Dear Lefty,

Thank you so much for your perspective. I would have to agree that the “coolness” factor has been a huge motivation for many, would be golfers, to get into the sport. And, given the fact that golf is my career, I am truly grateful for that. However, let’s not forget that without a chase, there is no race! You have to admire all who compete and throw their hats into the arena. It is only by watching the valiant efforts of those competing to thwart a champion, that we truly come to realize, not only the excitement of tournament golf, but also to admire the talent and artistry of a master at work.

Thanks for Golfing With Jeff


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