What if Tiger retired from golf right now?

IwasBit10 · February 2010

g under p wrote:

IwasBit10 wrote:

If Tiger were to retire right now, the PGA would be fucked. But, like other have said, I can't see him walking away forever at this moment. He's gonna return.

As for the whole "lost his passion for the game," I'm not quite sure why you're driving that point so hard. He's got plenty of money for him and his family to live off of the rest of his life, so it's not like he's going to have to find a new profession. So he loses his drive for golf, so what? Certainly isn't the first athlete to lose it, and probably won't be the last.

And to blame his actions on his loss of desire for golf, I find absolutely ridiculous.

I absolutely agree, love the avatar. Do you think the Hawks will take the Cup this year and you do know they've the 2nd best logo in hockey right.

Peace

Hmmmm, I always thought it was THEE best logo in hockey

I'm hoping we take the Cup this year. The franchise, although enjoying some success as of late, is in need of some serious, cry-tears-of-joy glory.

Drowned Out · February 2010

blackredyellow wrote:

I couldn't really care less if the athletes or movie stars that I like to watch (or the musicans I enjoy) have any perspective on what's important in life.

Totally agree. If he played a team sport for a team I liked, I would care as far as it's affect on the dressing room....But if he walked away from golf, how would it change anything, aside from a competition for 2nd/3rd becoming a competition for 1st/2nd, and maybe a couple record-book entries? WHO CARES????

I seriously cannot believe the press this story gets. Sad the way so many seem to either use celebs as their moral compass, or live vicariously thru them
(disclaimer: not directed at you scb

).

81 · February 2010

can't say as i would care one bit.

g under p · February 2010

IwasBit10 wrote:

g under p wrote:

IwasBit10 wrote:

If Tiger were to retire right now, the PGA would be fucked. But, like other have said, I can't see him walking away forever at this moment. He's gonna return.

As for the whole "lost his passion for the game," I'm not quite sure why you're driving that point so hard. He's got plenty of money for him and his family to live off of the rest of his life, so it's not like he's going to have to find a new profession. So he loses his drive for golf, so what? Certainly isn't the first athlete to lose it, and probably won't be the last.

And to blame his actions on his loss of desire for golf, I find absolutely ridiculous.

I absolutely agree, love the avatar. Do you think the Hawks will take the Cup this year and you do know they've the 2nd best logo in hockey right.

Peace

Hmmmm, I always thought it was THEE best logo in hockey

I'm hoping we take the Cup this year. The franchise, although enjoying some success as of late, is in need of some serious, cry-tears-of-joy glory.

The BRUINS ARE the best IMO but I've ALWAYS loved the Blackhawks logo and jersey. It must be due to my love for goalie Tony Esposito and Stan *The Man* Mikita. If the B's can't take the Cup I hoping the Hawks can, yes you're right it's been a long time since they've tasted Cup glory. The Bruins are right there too.

Fogive me for not focusing on Tiger.

Peace

_ · February 2010

Drowned Out wrote:

(disclaimer: not directed at you scb ).

Better not be!! :evil:

Hammerdonkey · February 2010

Ummm, I don't think Tiger lost his love for golf. I'm not sure what his stats were for 2009 tourney finishes, but it seems like he was in the top 5 or 10 in pretty much everything he entered. His competitive edge is unparalleled. It's pretty amazing to be able to watch.

No, I don't think he's a good husband, but he's not my husband and that stuff doesn't affect me either way.

I just appreciate greatness and he personifies that (in golf). As did Michael Jordan, who was also a sport miracle that I was glad to be able to watch even though he too had some personal issues like infedelity and gambling addictions. But like I said, sports icon's personal lives don't bother me. I appreciate them for their sole purpose which is to entertain me.

This country enjoys misery. Such a shame.

Hammerdonkey · February 2010

Just checked...

Since 2006, he's had 54 starts and 50 top 25 finishes. Of those, 43 were top 10.

Can you feel Tiger's balls as he teabags your forehead?

LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun · February 2010

i think he should. it would be hilarious to watch the entire golfing world shit themselves. and the self righteous sportswriters would have less to bitch about.

chadwick · February 2010

money is the factor.
money is the problem and the answer.
well, kinda sorta.

in a weird kinda way i feel sorry for the dude.

Thoughts_Arrive · February 2010

Many fathers around the world would be locking up their daughters.

Gary Carter · February 2010

i can see tiger just playing majors for the rest of his life or just play the masters every year. not like he needs those cheap checks from the pga. the pga needs tiger more then tiger needs them.

Gary Carter · February 2010

scb wrote:

blackredyellow wrote:

scb wrote:

What if Tiger retired from golf right now? Who cares?? It's just golf. Maybe it would help him gain an little perspective on what's important in life.

I couldn't really care less if the athletes or movie stars that I like to watch (or the musicans I enjoy) have any perspective on what's important in life.

Let me rephrase: Whether or not Tiger Woods or anyone else has any perspective on what's important in life.... golf is not important in life, and neither is Tiger's presense or absense in the world of golf.

the pga depends on his presence. without him people won't go to tournaments or majors or watch golf. without him the pga will go back to getting ratings like the pba or nhl does here in the states.

g under p · February 2010

metsfan wrote:

scb wrote:

blackredyellow wrote:

I couldn't really care less if the athletes or movie stars that I like to watch (or the musicans I enjoy) have any perspective on what's important in life.

Let me rephrase: Whether or not Tiger Woods or anyone else has any perspective on what's important in life.... golf is not important in life, and neither is Tiger's presense or absense in the world of golf.

the pga depends on his presence. without him people won't go to tournaments or majors or watch golf. without him the pga will go back to getting ratings like the pba or nhl does here in the states.

There's some creedence to what you're saying I've haven't seen or looked at a golf tournament since he last played.

Peace

pandora · February 2010

read the title of thread and who really cares?
thats it who cares
I guess we care more about Tiger than the guy who rode his plane on high into a building to make a statement
this world can be so messed up

pickupyourwill · February 2010

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lukin2006 · February 2010

neilybabes86 wrote:

I WOULDN'T LOSE AN OUNCE OF SLEEP

and golf would go back into the abyss where it belongs

What I can't believe is how many people sit around on the weekend when the is nice and watch this sport.

PearlOfAGirl · February 2010

It doesn't matter to me I could care less about Golf...

musicismylife78 · February 2010

Thanks to the posters who posted something more eloquent and cohesive than "couldnt care less" or "agree". You couldnt care less, but took the time to post on this thread? Wow, you really dont care!

Beyond that, no one is addressing my statements. Tigers winning tournaments has no bearing on the argument at all. Tiger could win the next 9 majors in a row, consecutively, that doesnt change the fact, he may not have the passion for it he once did. And again, this isnt some gossip column article I got it from. Disagree with it all you want, but the person who wrote it, knows tiger personally, and thats what he felt, that tiger lost his passion for the game.

making excuses for tiger really has no place in this thread. its more about the psychology and thinking of the greatest golfer in history. Making cash hand over fist, being hailed as the greatest golfer in history while still in your 30's, I am sure that is nice. But seriously, you dont think its possible for someone to lose interest in their profession? It happens to normal people every day. Stuck in some dead end job they just quit, changing careers, moving on etc... Why isnt it possible for famous people to experience this? Why is it not common sense to suggest, that, if one was to lose their passion for their profession, especially if someone is as good at it as tiger is at his, and especially if you had been literally since birth been on a "golf and nothing else" trip essentially? Wouldnt that have massive ripple effects in your personal life.

tiger is a jerk for cheating, but that has zero to do with my post. So if you want to do that find another thread.

My post is about a 30 something golfer, the best to ever play, who according to a friend has lost the passion for the game he plays better than anyone on the planet. Emotionally, personally, privately, that has got to cause a great toll on a person.

musicismylife78 · February 2010

IwasBit10 wrote:

If Tiger were to retire right now, the PGA would be fucked. But, like other have said, I can't see him walking away forever at this moment. He's gonna return.

As for the whole "lost his passion for the game," I'm not quite sure why you're driving that point so hard. He's got plenty of money for him and his family to live off of the rest of his life, so it's not like he's going to have to find a new profession. So he loses his drive for golf, so what? Certainly isn't the first athlete to lose it, and probably won't be the last.

And to blame his actions on his loss of desire for golf, I find absolutely ridiculous.

well, as i have repeated about 5 times now, tiger is different. literally from birth its been ALL GOLF for him. And that has obviously worked out for him. Having cash and not having to worry about money for the rest of his life, is meaningless, and his actions only prove that. having cash and being famous doesnt stop someone from falling out of love with their spouse or their profession.

So what, you asked? I remember reading several articles in the past few years about 2 seperate Zen Buddhists. One from India, hand picked to be, not the next dalai lama, but like 2nd in command, or one of the higher ups in the pecking order so to speak. So in essence, he was chosen to be a holy man. I mean, imagine that, you are picked from birth, and you will be worshipped the rest of your life, you never have to worry about "what will I do for my job, what will I be when i grow up". The second I believe was from San Fran, and had a similar experience, he got a letter from someone in India who said the same thing. Again, what could be better. You will literally be a god. Both men, found it hard to accept. The guy in san fran was the least holy man you could imagine, he was a womanizer and did drugs. The guy from india, ran away, took off, grew his hair long and started listening to hip hop. Completely rebelled. Said he has no desire of being a holy man.

I didnt know it was so unbelievable to suggest, the idea that sometimes people arent happy at their jobs. Even if they are good at them. That sometimes people just go through the motions. And when your identity is so tied up in your job, when your job is who you are, imagine losing the drive for it?

lukin2006 · February 2010

metsfan wrote:

i can see tiger just playing majors for the rest of his life or just play the masters every year. not like he needs those cheap checks from the pga. the pga needs tiger more then tiger needs them.

They need him more than he needs them, doubtful. If he thinks he's bigger than the game he is wrong. He is a big draw and increased the popularity no doubt, buy the games been around far longer than he has.

What if Tiger retired from golf right now?

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