Woods back for The Masters!

irishtoffee

wobblyknees wrote: »

The woman who dry cleans his pants isnt the most famous, highest paid pants drier in the world. She also doesn't travel with him.

How do you know?

f22

wobblyknees wrote: »

The woman who dry cleans his pants isnt the most famous, highest paid pants drier in the world. She also doesn't travel with him.

She has an easy job, his pants are usually around his ankles

sweetswing

Teddy Chips wrote: »

I can understand Woods to an extent given the attention he gets. Williams struck me as a jumped up little twat refusing however.

i saw him there as well and i have to agree with you teddy chips, there was definitly an air about him .
as for the autograph, there were thousands of people there looking for them off any body that was recognizeable.

wobblyknees

irishtoffee wrote: »

How do you know?

I have lunch with her from time to time.

irishtoffee

f22 wrote: »

She has an easy job, his pants are usually around his ankles

That would make her job alot harder as his trousers would be full of wrinkles ha ha.

f22

irishtoffee wrote: »

That would make her job alot harder as his trousers would be full of wrinkles ha ha.

Very true and quite susceptible to staining!

postalservice

http://www.megavideo.com/?v=G5SAEP4D

The new SP episode about Woods.

It's only meh. The monkey scene is funny tho...

L.O.F.T

wobblyknees wrote: »

The woman who dry cleans his pants isnt the most famous, highest paid pants drier in the world. She also doesn't travel with him.

f22 wrote: »

She has an easy job, his pants are usually around his ankles

wobblyknees wrote: »

I have lunch with her from time to time.

f22 wrote: »

Very true and quite susceptible to staining!

Can this topic go anymore off topic, empty vessels............

wobblyknees

L.O.F.T wrote: »

Can this topic go anymore off topic, empty vessels............

LOUD. NOISES!

f22

L.O.F.T wrote: »

Can this topic go anymore off topic, empty vessels............

Perhaps we should have you vet things before we post in future?

PhosphoricAcid

does he have any chance of winning? will he be favourite with the bookies?:rolleyes:

stockdam

PhosphoricAcid wrote: »

does he have any chance of winning? will he be favourite with the bookies?:rolleyes:

I guess he will be the favourite.

However I don't give too hoots what happens and will only be pleased if somebody else wins........David Duval?

ant043

Even though i think it's too soon you could never rule him out. I think coming back so soon just proves how obsessed he is with nicklaus's record. He was never going to pass up an opportunity of playing the next three majors at some of his favourite venues.

In my opinion golf isn't the same without his presence. Theres just something missing even from the WGC last week. I'm really looking forward to next few months of golf. Masters is going to be epic this year.

goat2

i dont know why they made such a big deal out of his womanising, caused no one harm, consenting adults, his own business
WHAT WAS ALL THIS FUSS ABOUT

Suspiria79

So, I hear he's into golden showers, now?

1916

PhosphoricAcid wrote: »

does he have any chance of winning? will he be favourite with the bookies?:rolleyes:

4/1 I think Fav

Dave!

Gwan Tigger ! Get in the hole !

sweetswing

Dave! wrote: »

Gwan Tigger ! Get in the hole !

and stay there

L.O.F.T

Tiger Woods’ return to Masters may not be shown live.

http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/golf/view/20100319tiger_woods_return_to_masters_may_not_be_shown_live/srvc=home&position=recent

There has been much talk about Tiger Woods picking the Masters for his comeback appearance because of the tightly controlled environment at Augusta National, thus providing a comfort zone for the world’s most famous golfer to resume his career after his self-imposed exile.

His return is being billed as the biggest television ratings bonanza in golf history, given the tabloid-crazed aspect of his sexual escapades in a world with a seemingly insatiable appetite for such coverage.

"Tiger’s return to competitive golf at this year’s Masters will surely be one of the biggest stories the sporting world has seen," ESPN executive vice president John Wildhack said.

But is it possible, in this era of all-inclusive and ever-intrusive media coverage, that Augusta National’s power is so strong that Woods’ comfort zone will include no live TV coverage of his first round in front of the azaleas, over Rae’s Creek and around the Georgia pines?

ESPN has the first two rounds of Masters telecasts, April 8 and 9, and is limited to 3 ½ hours of live coverage each day. If Woods tees off early in the first round, he could be done before ESPN’s telecast starts, thus relegating the monster media event to at best live on-line coverage of him on holes 11, 15 and 16 (where all players are scheduled to be shown) and brief "look-ins" of something he did a short time earlier during "SportsCenter" broadcasts that precede live coverage.

Masters chairman Billy Payne was not available for comment Thursday. But a source in Augusta said there "absolutely" is the possibility Woods will play outside live TV coverage. ESPN’s Wildhack also was not available to amplify on his aforementioned prepared statement, but an ESPN source said "it is true" that Woods could play before TV coverage commences.

Tee times traditionally are not announced until the Tuesday before play starts on a Thursday.

Under normal circumstances, it would be preposterous to even suggest such a situation could exist in 2010. But this is Augusta National, and the well-heeled private organization does what it wants.

That’s why when club officials were concerned in 2003 and 2004 that activist Martha Burke might organize a boycott of advertisers because Augusta had no women members, Masters officials simply ordered the removal of commercials from TV coverage and membership assumed all telecasting costs. Ever seen that done with any other sporting event?
And that’s why analyst Gary McCord was yanked from CBS’ coverage after quipping in 1994 that some greens were so slick that the grounds crew must have "used bikini wax" on them, a remark that didn’t sit well with Augusta’s august hierarchy. McCord hasn’t done a Masters telecast since.
And that’s why Masters officials allow only a small amount of TV coverage compared to other tourneys, and permit only four minutes of commercials per hour, about 10 fewer than the norm for golf.

CBS has the final two rounds of the Masters, and if Woods misses the cut or isn’t in contention and thus plays early during the weekend, it also could be shut out of a significant amount of live coverage of his return — its telecasts begin at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Sean McManus, who runs CBS’ sports and news divisions, wasn’t available Thursday to discuss the matter, and a spokesperson for him said the network has no comment about Woods’ tee-time situation. But McManus recently made no secret about the impact of Woods’ return — and he was speaking before it was known the comeback would be on golf’s grandest stage.

"I think the first tournament Tiger Woods plays again . . . will be the biggest media event other than the Obama inauguration in the past 10 or 15 years," McManus told Sports Illustrated’s Web site. "It is hard to overestimate how much interest there will be. Tiger Woods is the most famous, most recognized, most accomplished athlete in the world, and his celebrity and prominence is even larger than it was."

Now it’s a question of how many people actually will see his return engagement — live.

Irishvillian

I don't think many players will want to get drawn with him!!

soundsham

harrington sais he wouldn't mind & it would be great to see all the hullaballoo.......might keep his mind off his own driving problems watching tiger slashing away beside him....

I'd love if it was padraig tiger and phil you'd probably see the best recovery shots ever hit by a 3-ball over the first 2 rounds & then settle in to watch the guys playin well for the last 2 days going for the win.....maybe including one of the most interesting comebacks of all time......:( cant wait

stockdam

I'm a ABW on this........


Anyone But Woods.

ziggy

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Speak Now

ziggy wrote: »

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Couldn't care less about his sex life but for me it's his on course conduct, if you behaved like him on your local course you'd find it hard to get someone beside you on the time sheet.

Speak Now

Oh yeah almost 5/1 on betfair.

stockdam

ziggy wrote: »

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For me he is selfish and not a particularly nice person. I don't dislike him but I don't go out of my way to follow him on the rare occasions that I have the chance to see him.

I watched David Toms sign hundreds of autographs once whilst Woods just sauntered by without acknowledging anyone. The round was over - maybe he wanted to get onto the practice green but it just appeared rude to me.

What else.......the media and crowd frenzy to follow him. There are other players who I like to watch.

His attitude towards the Ryder Cup stinks - he would rather be earning more money. He sees it as a pain rather than a chance to enjoy the game.

A long time ago I walked round with Lee Trevino who had all the time in the world to chat even though he was high up on the leaderboard. Ok so Woods is no chatter but a little bit of interaction with the crowd would be nice. It's a sport and there are spectators watching......it's not ALL about records and money.

Lastly......golf is about honesty and not about cheating. He cheated on his wife and kids.

Woods says the right things but I get the feeling that a lot of it is forced. I don't think he really likes the game.......it's just a way to become famous and earn lots of money.

ant043

stockdam wrote: »

For me he is selfish and not a particularly nice person. I don't dislike him but I don't go out of my way to follow him on the rare occasions that I have the chance to see him.

I watched David Toms sign hundreds of autographs once whilst Woods just sauntered by without acknowledging anyone. The round was over - maybe he wanted to get onto the practice green but it just appeared rude to me.

What else.......the media and crowd frenzy to follow him. There are other players who I like to watch.

His attitude towards the Ryder Cup stinks - he would rather be earning more money. He sees it as a pain rather than a chance to enjoy the game.

A long time ago I walked round with Lee Trevino who had all the time in the world to chat even though he was high up on the leaderboard. Ok so Woods is no chatter but a little bit of interaction with the crowd would be nice. It's a sport and there are spectators watching......it's not ALL about records and money.

Lastly......golf is about honesty and not about cheating. He cheated on his wife and kids.

Woods says the right things but I get the feeling that a lot of it is forced. I don't think he really likes the game.......it's just a way to become famous and earn lots of money.

Definitely agree with your final point about him not liking the game. I could see him retire as soon as we wins 19 majors and give up the game for good.

ant043

stockdam wrote: »

For me he is selfish and not a particularly nice person. I don't dislike him but I don't go out of my way to follow him on the rare occasions that I have the chance to see him.

I watched David Toms sign hundreds of autographs once whilst Woods just sauntered by without acknowledging anyone. The round was over - maybe he wanted to get onto the practice green but it just appeared rude to me.

What else.......the media and crowd frenzy to follow him. There are other players who I like to watch.

His attitude towards the Ryder Cup stinks - he would rather be earning more money. He sees it as a pain rather than a chance to enjoy the game.

A long time ago I walked round with Lee Trevino who had all the time in the world to chat even though he was high up on the leaderboard. Ok so Woods is no chatter but a little bit of interaction with the crowd would be nice. It's a sport and there are spectators watching......it's not ALL about records and money.

Lastly......golf is about honesty and not about cheating. He cheated on his wife and kids.

Woods says the right things but I get the feeling that a lot of it is forced. I don't think he really likes the game.......it's just a way to become famous and earn lots of money.

A world of difference between david toms and tiger woods. Definitely not a good comparison. Woods is possibly the most recognisable face in the world. He can't go where he wants or do what he wants. David Toms is just another talented golfer known only in the world of golf.

stockdam

ant043 wrote: »

A world of difference between david toms and tiger woods. Definitely not a good comparison. Woods is possibly the most recognisable face in the world. He can't go where he wants or do what he wants. David Toms is just another talented golfer known only in the world of golf.

This was a golf tournament and David Tom's time is as valuable to him as Tiger Wood's time is. Ok so there would have been a stampede for Wood's autograph but he could have signed some instead of blanking everybody.

Sometimes a bit of humility would be in order.

irishtoffee

My nephew asked Toms for his autograph at the WGC when in Mount Juliet and he ignored him,Justin Rose on the other hand who was walking to the first tee signed no problem.No golfer will please everyone.

MisterAnarchy

stockdam wrote: »

For me he is selfish and not a particularly nice person. I don't dislike him but I don't go out of my way to follow him on the rare occasions that I have the chance to see him.

People seem to forget that despite his greatness on the golf course he is essentially a nerd .
The man is obsessed with 2 things and 2 things only, breaking Jack Nicklaus' record and becoming the worlds first sports billionaire.
He is obsessed with money and widely viewed as being a miser.
Over the last 3 months during his treatment for his "disease" he has shown how false,insincere and selfish he actually is.
I was always a fan of him but his despicable treatment of Y E Yang during the PGA last year showed how low he had sunk .
Winning isnt everything in sport.

ziggy

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madds

Read in today's Indo that Woods is playing really well in the build-up to Augusta. John Cook and Arjun Atwal played a couple of practice rounds in a 3-ball with him in Augusta over the past couple of days (Woods obviously not playing in the Tavistock Cup) and they said he was hitting the ball as well as ever. Interesting...

Speak Now

madds wrote: »

Read in today's Indo that Woods is playing really well in the build-up to Augusta. John Cook and Arjun Atwal played a couple of practice rounds in a 3-ball with him in Augusta over the past couple of days (Woods obviously not playing in the Tavistock Cup) and they said he was hitting the ball as well as ever. Interesting...

It's his putting i'll be interested in, last year it was the 15-25 feet range that cost him in the majors. They just didn't drop like previous years.