I love Tiger. I'm a huge fan and I love to watch him play. A long time ago I signed up for his newsletter on TigerWoods.com. It's actually really interesting and "appears" to actually be written by him, but of course there is no way to know for sure.
I had to laugh a little at this month's installment however. I have to imagine that he gets a little tired of having to slip endorsements into everything he does. Check out the following excerpt:
"When I was in Tucson last week, I did a little shopping and noticed my new "Gatorade Tiger" in a store. Must admit it was pretty cool and weird; first my own video game, and now a sports drink. A lot of personal time went into the creation of this product and I am proud of all three of the initial flavors we have created, especially Red Drive."
First of all, can you really see Tiger just putzing around at WalMart or some equivalent store? That thought alone made me chuckle.
Beyond that, I hope golf never gets to the NASCAR endorsement level. We already have plenty of guys wearing multiple logos on their person and golf bags. I really don't want to get to the point where we have to hear how the "Verizon Wireless wedges felt great today and my NAPA Autoparts caddy made some great decisions out there....."
Somehow I think that that would start to chip away at the elegance of golf, but that's just me.
2.29.2008
2.28.2008
Update to the PGA Tour cut rule
The controversial new cut rule that was first introduced to the PGA Tour at this season's Sony Open has been updated. Many players complained about the new rule because it allowed for a player to make the cut, but not play on the weekend.
The idea was that if more that 78 players were included in the "top 70 and ties" that typically make the cut, some would receive credit for a made cut and last place money, but not play the weekend rounds.
The PGA Tour's reasons for doing this were to reduce the amount of time needed to complete weekend rounds, but it obviously rankled the players who felt that they should be allowed the chance to improve their position on the weekend.
Tour officials today announced a compromise. All players that make the cut would play on saturday and then another cut would be made at the "top 70 and ties" level. This third round cut will allow players the chance to improve their positions while also allowing for more manageable Sunday rounds.
The new changes will be in effect this week at The Honda Classic. Tour officials also announced that they will consider simply making the cut at 65 and ties in the future to avoid the double cuts.
Two thoughts:
Firstly, all Yahoo fantasy golf participants will need to be aware of third round cuts so as to avoid having players in the lineup that are not playing on Sunday.
Secondly, if the PGA Tour officials have the ability to change the rules mid-season then why not do it right and go to the 65 and ties cuts right now? I'm sure the prize money would have to be updated due to the decrease of final round finishers but it would be far less confusing to the casual fan, especially if they are probably going to go to this model eventually anyway.
The idea was that if more that 78 players were included in the "top 70 and ties" that typically make the cut, some would receive credit for a made cut and last place money, but not play the weekend rounds.
The PGA Tour's reasons for doing this were to reduce the amount of time needed to complete weekend rounds, but it obviously rankled the players who felt that they should be allowed the chance to improve their position on the weekend.
Tour officials today announced a compromise. All players that make the cut would play on saturday and then another cut would be made at the "top 70 and ties" level. This third round cut will allow players the chance to improve their positions while also allowing for more manageable Sunday rounds.
The new changes will be in effect this week at The Honda Classic. Tour officials also announced that they will consider simply making the cut at 65 and ties in the future to avoid the double cuts.
Two thoughts:
Firstly, all Yahoo fantasy golf participants will need to be aware of third round cuts so as to avoid having players in the lineup that are not playing on Sunday.
Secondly, if the PGA Tour officials have the ability to change the rules mid-season then why not do it right and go to the 65 and ties cuts right now? I'm sure the prize money would have to be updated due to the decrease of final round finishers but it would be far less confusing to the casual fan, especially if they are probably going to go to this model eventually anyway.
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Here I will be discussing issues that golf fans care about. I'll talk about the PGA Tour, fantasy golf (specifically yahoo for now), and equipment, as well as anything else that comes up in the world of golf.
Please feel free to post comments and make suggestions as I want this to be the place golf fans come to read about the things that matter most to them.
For now, look for weekly tournament analysis, yahoo fantasy golf previews, and even some anecdotes from my own golf game and league.
Thanks for stopping by!
Shane
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