2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open Discussion Thread

[colin007]

So, I'm watching the Humana and all I can think about is next week and my boy Tiger coming back. His swing looked pretty/really good when he played his tournament back in December, his chipping was an absolute abortion, and his putting was so-so. Anyways, that's pretty much all I care about. GOOOOO TIGS!!! Picks? Prognostications?

[golfbarefoot]

I'm really looking forward to Tiger's return as well. I hope he starts strong and gains confidence fast. It's good for golf.

[colin007]

He coulda (shoulda woulda) been 10 strokes better without all the chunks.

[dkolo]

So, I'm watching the Humana and all I can think about is next week and my boy Tiger coming back. His swing looked pretty/really good when he played his tournament back in December, his chipping was an absolute abortion, and his putting was so-so. Anyways, that's pretty much all I care about. GOOOOO TIGS!!!

Picks? Prognostications?

I prognosticate that Golf Channel and whatever other channel that airs coverage will inexplicably manage to air less of Tiger's playing time than they should. Wouldn't surprise me to see Tiger play in a morning pairing Thursday before Golf Channel gets on air because they hate getting ratings.

Golf Channel had dedicated coverage of the stadium hole last year while NBC did the main tournament. Wouldn't mind a Tiger feed instead, haha.

It's a cliche, but I would absolutely watch coverage of Tiger practicing on the range in Florida over a routine tournament.

[TreyWingbat]

Who is airing this tournament on the weekend "primetime" slot?  Some websites say it's all Golf Channel, while some say it's CBS (obviously it's not NBC as they have Super Bowl coverage on Sunday).

[Golfingdad]

I prognosticate that Golf Channel and whatever other channel that airs coverage will inexplicably manage to air less of Tiger's playing time than they should. Wouldn't surprise me to see Tiger play in a morning pairing Thursday before Golf Channel gets on air because they hate getting ratings.  Golf Channel had dedicated coverage of the stadium hole last year while NBC did the main tournament. Wouldn't mind a Tiger feed instead, haha. It's a cliche, but I would absolutely watch coverage of Tiger practicing on the range in Florida over a routine tournament.

Yeah, not NBC ... Gary McCord is always at 16 and he's cbs.

[colin007]

It's a cliche, but I would absolutely watch coverage of Tiger practicing on the range in Florida over a routine tournament.

I would totally be on that.

[dkolo]

Yeah, not NBC ... Gary McCord is always at 16 and he's cbs.

I looked it up, and I was thinking of 2013 with the spotlight coverage on Golf and the main thing on NBC. Last year was CBS.

[joekelly]

So we have the Super Bowl and Tiger Woods at the same time in the same city?  What an outstanding video choice.  Super Bowl kick-off 3:30 pm Sunday afternoon in Phoenix. TWoods collecting Waste trophy 4:20 pm same day, same city.

Gonna wear out my remote buttons.

[TreyWingbat]

Yeah, it depends on who is doing the Super Bowl each year between CBS and NBC (and maybe now FOX too!)

But it looks like it is CBS this year for main weekend coverage... I checked WCBS' (CBS NYC) schedule online, and they are showing it... so it's safe to assume all affiliates of CBS are.

[3putter]

This tournament is at the bottom of lists tournaments to watch, but I'll be watching because of Tiger and Phil. I would really like a big year from those two.

[Divotmaker77]

No matter what you think of him, golf really needs Tiger to show up this year.  If he can be in contention in Augusta its going to be a ratings bonanza for CBS.  As for this tournament I actually like it and think its great Tiger has agreed to come back and play in it.

[colin007]

Agreed. Healthy Tiger is always going to be good for golf. Everyone in the field should go to him and give him a hug.

[TreyWingbat]

I like watching the scenery from Hawaii, but I don't fully believe the season's begun yet, especially since football is on.

This tournament sways me big time into thinking the season is beginning (and I know now... the wrap-around season means we're already 4 months in).  But here, the crowds are always huge, Mickleson and other big names seem to be staples, and this year, we've got Eldrick on CBS... it's going to be great.

[golfbarefoot]

I like watching the scenery from Hawaii, but I don't fully believe the season's begun yet, especially since football is on. This tournament sways me big time into thinking the season is beginning (and I know now... the wrap-around season means we're already 4 months in).  But here, the crowds are always huge, Mickleson and other big names seem to be staples, and this year, we've got Eldrick on CBS... it's going to be great.

Totally agree...always feels like once we hit the continental US it's real, they hit Florida, it's on... and when the Masters starts.. We are in full swing. I really want Tiger to play well and get his Mojo back... It's so great for golf. Nothing would make me happier to see Tiger and Phil battle in the last group going into Amen corner this season...

[atb5079]

This tournament kicks ass for some reason and now with TW its gonna give me fuzzy feelings in my pants. Thought you all would like to know.

But, I like a guy like Horschel to pick up where he left off last year and get the win this week. He's the fiery type to engage the fans and feed off of the atmosphere.

[golfbarefoot]

Horschel Is a ball striker with a very solid game. Expect good things from him.

[Titleist Staff]

I think Phil is gonna have a big week.