tiger woods?

**Karen** · 12-13-2009, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by cassiesmom

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

What I would like to know is, why are people saying that Tiger's absence is going to be harmful to professional golf? Wouldn't that be a good thing, because now other players will get the attention at the major tournaments that would otherwise have gone to Tiger? I am confused.(yes, again!)

No, not necessarily. People like to follow the stars, and when there's no one big, charismatic name to focus on, golf isn't exactly a draw. How many of the other top golfers could you identify in a photo line-up? Other player will win the money, but it takes that extra step to become a star, and a willingness to face cameras, and speak publicly, and look good while doing so.

**sparks19** · 12-14-2009, 07:06 AM

I don't really watch golf but even I can name and pick out of a line up the other top golfers. I don't think his absence is going to be horrific for golf.

**Grace** · 12-14-2009, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by sparks19

I don't really watch golf but even I can name and pick out of a line up the other top golfers. I don't think his absence is going to be horrific for golf.

TV ratings went into the tank for golf when Tiger was off following his surgery. Check out this article from 2007.

**sparks19** · 12-14-2009, 11:59 AM

yeah ratings will probably drop but its not going to end golf or anything. They did it before Tiger and they will continue to go on without him until the next flashy superstar comes along.

They will take a hit but it's not going to be disasterous.