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I love to watch golf and do daily, but after the last several events I realized I just don't care who wins if Tiger isn't in the hunt. Not that I want him to win all the time, it is just that without him there is no "bar" to rise to. Goydos, Stricker et al, love'm but I don't care which one wins without the Tiger factor.

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i havnt watched anything since hes been gone...i might tune back in when tigers in the hunt again :)

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They certainly seem to be playing at Pebble Beach as if Tiger was charging from behind at them.

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They certainly seem to be playing at Pebble Beach as if Tiger was charging from behind at them.

Yeah, it does seem like a lot of guys are backing up into the winner's spot. I could get into watching without Tiger, however, you want guys to step up in the big moments. Some have but more often than not, it seems like that's not happening. Watching Goydos on the back nine at Pebble Beach right now ... smh.

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I watched the event this weekend and Tiger never crossed my mind.

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I watched the event this weekend and Tiger never crossed my mind.

With you living in Mississippi, I imagine you've had enough Tiger headlines ... even in just the past 2-3 weeks! [jk]

It was nice to see Dustin Johnson birdie the 18th for the win. I wish I had a stat on how unlikely a 74 on Sunday wins it. I should also add that I've watched more golf in January and early February than any year prior to this. So many anti-Tiger people were talking about how the pro tour is still the same to watch regardless of his presence, that I decided to watch. Also throw in the fact that going into my 3rd season of playing golf, I'm really jonesing for the game that watching is therapy.
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With you living in Mississippi, I imagine you've had enough Tiger headlines ... even in just the past 2-3 weeks! [jk]

Actually not as much press as you would think. I would imagine in Hattiesburg it was all the buzz, but I live 90 miles north of there and only heard about it one time on our local news. Most of what I have seen has been on TGC. Also known an the 'infomercial' channel.

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Chas Great Member

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MSDOGS: me neither.

TW does not = golf for me. I'd rather he had been at Torrey and Pebble to be sure but the players are competing just fine without him.

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Actually not as much press as you would think. I would imagine in Hattiesburg it was all the buzz, but I live 90 miles north of there and only heard about it one time on our local news. Most of what I have seen has been on TGC. Also known an the 'infomercial' channel.

lucky for you, my friend in Jackson said he'd gone 5 yrs there w/o ever hearing Hattiesburg in the local news and heard several times on the local telecast in a couple weeks ...

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Remember the marketing slogan.."These guys are good".....well....another sad truth is...."These guys are boring". I've watched a majority of the TV coverage of the tournaments...mostly as just background noise while I'm doing something else....but without Tiger the PGA tour iis like watching paint dry. The guys with charisma like Anthony Kim, Camilo Villegas, and Sergio can't seem to win enough. Steve Stricker is a great player but "ho hum" to watch.

Phil Mickelson is Tiger's only active competition...but to be honest...he's not held to the same standard as Tiger. If Tiger had played like Phil the last few weeks...everyone would be posting "Tiger is in slump..blah blah blah". People expect Tiger to win every week. Tiger 14..Phil 3 in majors.

Tiger is in rare air that only guys like Jordan, Gretzy, and Ali have breathed in. Nickolas, Palmer, and the Shark are the only golfers that have transcended the sport the way Tiger has.


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I miss watching him, but only because when he's playing there's always the hope that you'll see something really special.Something no one else in the field could do.The closest I've seen on tour in the last few weeks has been some amazing shots from J.B. Holmes, at Pebble and Riviera.I think it's been a fairly poor start to the season, a lot of ordinary golf being played.I'm sure it'll pick up eventually whether Tiger's there or not but it could really do with him for some real 'Wow' factor.
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I love to watch golf and do daily, but after the last several events I realized I just don't care who wins if Tiger isn't in the hunt. Not that I want him to win all the time, it is just that without him there is no "bar" to rise to. Goydos, Stricker et al, love'm but I don't care which one wins without the Tiger factor.

Can't say I feel that way. I've watched every round of every tournament this year and have enjoyed them just as much. No swears, no clubs thrown, it's been classy.

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I felt kind of the same way until today. Today was the first Sunday this year where I felt fairly riveted to the tv. I think it was mostly because of Duval. I don't need Tiger (although it's better with him playing) but there has to be some compelling story that's bigger than one particular tournament to make it really interesting.
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I've watched a majority of the TV coverage of the tournaments...mostly as just background noise while I'm doing something else....but without Tiger the PGA tour iis like watching paint dry.

You found the back nine at Pebble boring?

Like one of the commentators remarked, it was a rather typical tour end-game: sudden death to hope (Goydos meltdown) and a few guys contending to the last. Plenty of action for me. Worst thing for me is when one player gets too far out in front - then it can get a bit boring. Return2: I agree, Duval was the big story today for me as well. I was hoping he'd win, he certain continues to prove something important. Well done that man. Not to take anything from Johnson's repeat of course.

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