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Landscaping Stone [Visitor] in response to: Finchem and PGA golfers rightfully grumbling about Woods and Mickelson's departure from Tour Championship

Landscaping Stone [Visitor] — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:37:29 +0000

Anyone who makes a million dollars even once (in any profession) can foreverafter decide what their own schedule will be. That is the freedom that comes with wealth. All of us, if we earned it, would have the same choice, and might not act as high and lofty as the rhetoric of today. Tiger by virtue of moving into #2 of all time deserves respect and a little slack.

I don't know how much of a commitment there was to show up at a particular event ahead of time, but I disagree with the concept of Tiger owing something to the fans. I don't want him to play out of duty; I want him to play his best out of fun. I do want to see him try at #1, but my desire does not create an obligation for him. Did he sign something ahead of time saying he would show up, and were there any provisions for bowing out?

I find it odd that complainers complain that Tiger wins so often they don't have a chance to win, and then complain when he gives them a chance to win by not entering. You can't please everyone.

Bill [Visitor] in response to: Finchem and PGA golfers rightfully grumbling about Woods and Mickelson's departure from Tour Championship

Bill [Visitor] — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:08:45 +0000

To "Rick [Visitor]": If your a very good to excellent contractor--journalist, salesman, developer, et al--you CAN rest and expect the good life. I.e., if you are continuously successful, and in demand, you can essentially "pick your project." To the also-rans...quit whining, and leave Phil and Eldrick alone to make their own life decisions.

Rick [Visitor] in response to: Finchem and PGA golfers rightfully grumbling about Woods and Mickelson's departure from Tour Championship

Rick [Visitor] — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:17:28 +0000

"independent contractor"? Yeah, right. Then let's have natural concequences for the slackers. If you don't play in all 4 play-offs, you automatically give up the right to be the winner. Have you been an "independent contractor"? You can't rest and expect to get the "good life" An independent journalist or salesperson who doesn't bust their back side all the time has to live with their competitors getting more. So Woods and Phil shouldn't be able to make room in their trophy cases for this play-off unless they are there for all 4.

Matthew [Visitor] in response to: Finchem and PGA golfers rightfully grumbling about Woods and Mickelson's departure from Tour Championship

Matthew [Visitor] — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:24:00 +0000

I really don't see it as a big deal. I think both players have EARNT their way to where they are, and now have the priviledge of choosing which events they want to enter.

I'm guessing a lot of people are calling them lazy and saying they are paying out on the sport, but really, I don't think you realise how much effort it really takes to be the top of your sport, let alone stay at the top. I can only see this as helping their games.

Matthew
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David [Visitor] in response to: Finchem and PGA golfers rightfully grumbling about Woods and Mickelson's departure from Tour Championship

David [Visitor] — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:49:05 +0000

Judge Smails [Visitor] in response to: Finchem and PGA golfers rightfully grumbling about Woods and Mickelson's departure from Tour Championship

Judge Smails [Visitor] — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 07:34:55 +0000

Listen, let's give the "tour wouldn't have the purses it does without Tigger" bit a rest. Sure, he has buttressed the tour, but it also true that Woods wouldn't be making the money HE does without the tour. Never forget that these guys are making millions for hitting a little dimpled white ball around.

Oliver Sudden [Visitor] in response to: Finchem and PGA golfers rightfully grumbling about Woods and Mickelson's departure from Tour Championship

Oliver Sudden [Visitor] — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 05:52:19 +0000

I have wondered why Tiger did this. There IS a reason and it isn't he was tired. My guess is he is PO'd about something. I think that something could be the trip to Ireland with the Ryder Cup team which I'm very sure he did not want to do. He mentioned the trip in his explanation. I believe Tiger is very sick of being intimidated into playing in the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup so empty suits can make millions while the players get nada. And then when they make it an extra week for a "bonding trip" he'd had enough and is sending those empty suits a message.

Eye On Golf [Visitor] in response to: Finchem and PGA golfers rightfully grumbling about Woods and Mickelson's departure from Tour Championship

Eye On Golf [Visitor] — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 14:57:58 +0000

I'd like to see those stats that show us that the fan base has been growing since Tiger came on the scene.