Mulligan9111
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TV ratings don't win tournaments and they won't win the US the Ryder Cup either.
That's irrelevant to the "growing the game" discussion that was going on in the middle of this thread.
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TV ratings don't win tournaments and they won't win the US the Ryder Cup either.
Ok....That's irrelevant to the "growing the game" discussion that was going on in the middle of this thread.
The conversation is not evolving the Tiger fans keep repeating the same thing. Yes it is my opinion, but mine are backed up with stats, like he's 70th in the points standing, 214th in the FedEx standings (he's behind Duval and Daly for gosh sakes), a 13-14-2 all time Ryder Cup record. Tigers fans opinion is purely based on their love for the Tiger of old.
Then lets bring Nicklaus and Palmer back. Are we going to be having this same conversation 10 years from now? Give Tiger the nod because has done so much for golf the least we can do is give him a charity pick.I'm not even a Tiger fan so there goes that theory. Never loved or hated him. But do admire what he has done. Just stating the truth about how he does bring more attention to the game.
As far as him being on the team for purposes of trying to win it. I'm not really sure 100% what I would do. Like I said earlier its kind of like a baseball manager having to win a huge game while having one of the greatest pitchers or hitters available but hasn't played well. What do you do? I don't think there is right or wrong with either answer. If he comes through, your a genius, if he doesn't, you made a horrible choice. As far as the earning it part. That's hogwash. His career speaks for itself even if he is not playing well. It is about both how he is playing and also what he is capable of just like that greatest pitcher or hitter sitting on the bench. Its really no different.
If he is chosen and anyone feels slighted or complains about not being there then go and first get a career like Tiger has had. Just like the manager giving the call to that great pitcher even though you have had the hottest hand lately. Until that time comes when/if you have achieved what the other guy has achieved just go about your business and be quiet. The other players career has earned him the right to be considered more than what you may think you have earned as of late.
If it were me (not 100% sure) but I would probably lean on the side to give him the nod and take the gamble but I don't think it right or wrong either way. But I do have to wonder if there will be any kind of pressure we will never know about that goes on behind closed doors.
That's irrelevant to the "growing the game" discussion that was going on in the middle of this thread.
I'm not even a Tiger fan so there goes that theory. Never loved or hated him. But do admire what he has done. Just stating the truth about how he does bring more attention to the game.
As far as him being on the team for purposes of trying to win it. I'm not really sure 100% what I would do. Like I said earlier its kind of like a baseball manager having to win a huge game while having one of the greatest pitchers or hitters available but hasn't played well. What do you do? I don't think there is right or wrong with either answer. If he comes through, your a genius, if he doesn't, you made a horrible choice. If you don't play him and lose you still made a horrible choice. Damned if you do and if you don't. As far as the earning it part. That's hogwash. His career speaks for itself even if he is not playing well. It is about both how he is playing and also what he is capable of just like that greatest pitcher or hitter sitting on the bench. Its really no different.
If he is chosen and anyone feels slighted or complains about not being there then go and first get a career like Tiger has had. Just like the manager giving the call to that great pitcher even though you have had the hottest hand lately. Until that time comes when/if you have achieved what the other guy has achieved just go about your business and be quiet. The other players career has earned him the right to be considered more than what you may think you have earned as of late.
If it were me (not 100% sure) but I would probably lean on the side to give him the nod and take the gamble but I don't think it right or wrong either way. But I do have to wonder if there will be any kind of pressure we will never know about that goes on behind closed doors.
Are we still living in the past? Has Tiger not had back surgery since then? Will Tiger even play 5 tournaments this year?Tiger, Ryder Cup, Yup.
Still the best game out there. Did anyone else have 5 wins last year? Has anyone dominated while he has been struggling with injury? He'll hit form and be a force for the US!
Are we still living in the past? Has Tiger not had back surgery since then? Will Tiger even play 5 tournaments this year?
Then lets bring Nicklaus and Palmer back. Are we going to be having this same conversation 10 years from now? Give Tiger the nod because has done so much for golf the least we can do is give him a charity pick.
Is he lighting it up? No. I would rather see Brooks Koepka playing in the Ryder Cup over Tiger. If standings don't matter why not him? He plays a regular European schedule, he's used to those conditions, he beat Tiger at the open, why not him.
Beat him in one tourney. Def a better player overall.
Edit: By 1 stroke LMFAO.
This thread is too good.
Maybe that should be talked about in a different thread since this one is about whether or not Tiger should be picked for the Ryder Cup team and is not part of the discussion.
Pick up Overton he played well last RC.
Overall sure, I'm not arguing what Tiger has done over his career is anything short of amazing. But right now he is not competing. And right now (as of Sunday) Koepka is playing better golf. And as of Sunday so is Bradley, Moore, Kirk, Todd, Points, Mahan, Na, Streelman, Snedecker, etc.
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