Although the PGA has become popular amongst the masses because of Eldrick, it will also be their undoing and will cause a massive deterioation of popularity once Eldrick decides to "hang-up his cleats".
The media is bewitched by Eldrick. Many in the public are as well. Although I harbor no ill feelings towards him, when only one golfer is the primary focus--that is treading on thin ice.
I admit, many of the golfers do not have magnetic personalities but many do have stories that touch the heart of many non-fans of the game. Recently Bubba Watson finally won his first tournament while also battling family issues with regards to his mother having cancer..That kind of emotional story was not picked up by the media. It could have elevated Bubba to a recognizable status amongst the general public.
Eldrick is playing bad because of his "situation" and he "misses his kids". I call BS to that. Was he playing poorly and missing his kids while philandering with hot models? Hell NO! Not many reporters asked him nor reported or blogged or wrote a column on that comment. Many tv announcers/analysts still go GA-GA over him much like Chris Mathews with our President.
Chris Matthews I felt a tingle in my legs video
Can golf succeed after Eldrick? I say yes but of course it will never be as popular. I enjoyed the Pre-Eldrick Era of golf (Late 80s to Mid 90s). Azinger, Faldo, Price, Elkington, Stewart, Pavin, Norman, Couples, Strange, Irwin, Crenshaw to name a few. All were known, some were popular, some were hated. PGA needs to bring the Dustin Johnsons', the Anthony Kims of the golfing world more recognition no matter if they win or not.
Because of the failure to recognize other professional golfers, the PGA and the networks that cover golf will pay for this in lower ratings. The golfers will pay for it by having their pockets not as bulky as before
Amen. The PGA will get what they deserve. The golf channel as well. To watch TGC is to assume no other golfer exists. For a golf fan, it is beyond ass-kissing. Why won't anyone in the media call him out for the idiot he is? Just because he can hit a golfball does not mean he is not a selfish fool. There are players who can really play who are not chasing whores and do take the time to talk to the patrons. Three words- Piece Of Crap!
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