Why Tiger?
I'm 29 and have been swinging the sticks for about 15 years, but hadn't played my first golf course before I was 20.
When I was younger, my demographic didn't watch golf and for the most part, didn't care for it. Tiger was the first electric athlete on golf with a great story behind him that brought people to the game. Watching him got me interested in golf and wanting to play. Part of it is smart marketing, but his work ethic and background resonated with me. He was young face in a typically older crowd.
ETA: he broke a major demographic barrier in golf and proved that it's a reachable sport for people. He made it super competitive with great energy that can be seen on the course. His Nike contract put him on the forefront and made him an ambassador to the world for golf. His young swagger made him an aspirational figure for many kids.
Honest question and one that I have always been curious of. What draws you to Tiger Woods? In general conversation with guys my age, which is 60+, I have never found a fan of Woods. Not sure why but that is why I ask you, what is the draw? My stepson is a huge Tiger fan. Plenty of young people on this forum are die hard Tiger fans. I'm truly interested in what draws you to Tiger so us older guys will have a clue what's going on.
I'm 29 and have been swinging the sticks for about 15 years, but hadn't played my first golf course before I was 20.
When I was younger, my demographic didn't watch golf and for the most part, didn't care for it. Tiger was the first electric athlete on golf with a great story behind him that brought people to the game. Watching him got me interested in golf and wanting to play. Part of it is smart marketing, but his work ethic and background resonated with me. He was young face in a typically older crowd.
ETA: he broke a major demographic barrier in golf and proved that it's a reachable sport for people. He made it super competitive with great energy that can be seen on the course. His Nike contract put him on the forefront and made him an ambassador to the world for golf. His young swagger made him an aspirational figure for many kids.