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Respect......i would watch him hit a ball at 90+......he still has style for days

absolutely...............i like guys who play golf, not golf swing. The tour is filled with beautiful swings with healthy young over acheivers......one for the sinners, please.

Quote: I don't think anyone is really answering OP's original question. He's asking if it ever will surpass the majors. We have to look into the future, at a point where tradition alone doesn't automatically make the majors the outright winner. Of course at this very moment, every player would take a major first; of course at this moment the FedEx Cup is just a made for money event. But that's not to say in the future it can't become more prominent. The fields have been just as deep at these events as any major. Participation in any of the playoff events requires a solid season. Forget about the name of the event, or it's age; just compare the difficulty of winning the FedEx Cup to a major. I would put them at a similar level. Why can't an event that draws such top players and has such a huge purse not eventually be considered something better than a major. Already now you see European players joining the PGA tour to try their hand at the FedEx Cup. It's no less global than any major. If the Cup stays around long enough and gains the same staying power as majors I see no reason why it couldn't surpass them as the biggest event in golf. To OP, I thought about creating this exact thread, and imagined I would be as you have been. Sorry for trying to stir up some discussion! ^ this

Rory has been beyond impressive. Even Tiger is a fanboy and is impressed with Rory (bromance). I will never understand why Tiger always needs backup from his internet friends..... The real question is......if Tiger wins in two weeks at east lake, will that be enough to pull back player of the year from the young phenom?

1. His handicap has nothing to do with it.....it was a rant. 2. Obviously viewership numbers are fine......considering the new contract. It is not always about numbers, but who in the demigraphic is watching. Face it golfers have more expendable income than other TV viewing sports. 3. "players" (whatever this is)......obviously you have never worked in the industry or at a golf course......"players" refers to those people who play three to five times a week without fail. Every golf course I have ever worked at has at least 200-500 of these "players" in all shapes and sizes and abilities....... 4. "the casual fans are needed to keep healthy tv coverage" not true......Nationwide Tour coverage is getting better every year with out casual fans my point is..... I am tired of talking about the "business" of golf instead of talking about the golf being played......

every monday morning I am greeted at work with a co-worker who critiques the tournament by viewership.....not great shots.....not meltdowns....not play-offs with great play.......viewership. FML. I immediately strike up.....what a 6 iron...how about that putt on 17.......but to no avail. Its always about viewership and the tour is broken without Tiger. 1. If you are concerned about viewership and ratings......you my friend are not a core fan. 2. I "watched" & played before Eldrick and will watch & play after he is gone. (hope he gets his game back....if not.....thanks for building the TIGER army of young kids because they are fun to watch) 3. Stop wanting golf to be mainstream entertainment . Nothing wrong with only "players" watching the best duel on the biggest stages. (consider it free lessons that you can apply to your own game) Sorry for the rant......but I have to spend 20 minutes a week listening to this un-interesting dribble from a 30 handicap.....

Peter Uihlein, Patrick Cantlay, Tom Lewis, & Jordan Spieth......this thing is packed with future stars.... Cantlay vs. Lewis is on and I have a job......thanks capitalism The course is amazing.....how much do you want to play that course? I love the 9th hole....only 140 yards downhill......target is small as a postage stamp.....

i dont have an accurate handicap.....hence the even number. Havent payed in years for the information. I play with the same people and regardless we have "history" to dictate appropriate stroke to be given or taken...... after reading this discussion forum for the last 6 months.....i am joining the Men's Club again to get "legit" again and play in tournaments again..... this board has made me want to start working on my game again

Well can we agree........Atlanta is no Bangkok... just sayin...

I need to know the quality and quantity of the girls Tiger is entertaining before I can make such a judgement......

I would love to try the center shafted version...... .

This happens.........golf viewership and prize money is going way up