http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/j.b.white?disp=comments en-US-utf8 http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:12:44 +0000 2under [Visitor] c54938@http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/ Still think point #2 is hollow? http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/j.b.white/2007/08/22/fedex_cup_is_the_pga_tour_lemgjokingl_em#c54938 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:27:30 +0000 2under [Visitor] c54763@http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/ Marmac,<br /> <br /> OK - Let's discuss your point, then.<br /> <br /> I do believe the FedEx has garnered attention, more so than would have occurred had the Cup not been in place. Is it ever going to be like Augusta, or a major championship? I personally don't think so. But I do believe there was drama there. And I would venture a guess that the folks at CBS would say viewership is up compared to a post-PGA tournament from last season.<br /> <br /> The last few tournaments will have competitive fields as strong as any major. The players are showing up, aren't they? So to say the players aren't behind it is a fallacy. And when Rich Beem gets antsy in competition, you know it is serious. Think he wasn't "on board"? <br /> <br /> And as far as your point about the points system being complicated, I will reinforce my earlier point. It is far less complicated than the BCS rankings, yet college football generates more interest than just about any other sport in America. In fact, I think some would argue the mystery of the ranking system itself generates drama. So as far as the fans go, your point doesn't hold water. Fans will get behind it if the competition is keen. <br /> <br /> So Marmac, laugh as you will. I can back it up, and I am not just referencing my wedge game. If you'd like to discuss something else, I'd be happy to do that, just like I would on any other blog...
OK - Let's discuss your point, then.

I do believe the FedEx has garnered attention, more so than would have occurred had the Cup not been in place. Is it ever going to be like Augusta, or a major championship? I personally don't think so. But I do believe there was drama there. And I would venture a guess that the folks at CBS would say viewership is up compared to a post-PGA tournament from last season.

The last few tournaments will have competitive fields as strong as any major. The players are showing up, aren't they? So to say the players aren't behind it is a fallacy. And when Rich Beem gets antsy in competition, you know it is serious. Think he wasn't "on board"?

And as far as your point about the points system being complicated, I will reinforce my earlier point. It is far less complicated than the BCS rankings, yet college football generates more interest than just about any other sport in America. In fact, I think some would argue the mystery of the ranking system itself generates drama. So as far as the fans go, your point doesn't hold water. Fans will get behind it if the competition is keen.

So Marmac, laugh as you will. I can back it up, and I am not just referencing my wedge game. If you'd like to discuss something else, I'd be happy to do that, just like I would on any other blog... ]]> http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/j.b.white/2007/08/22/fedex_cup_is_the_pga_tour_lemgjokingl_em#c54763 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:31:34 +0000 Marmac33 [Visitor] c54747@http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/ 2under<br /> <br /> I definitely look forward to your thoughts on the golf...I also hope you can back up a sand wedge from 80 yards the way you backed up on your comments about the chief purpose of a blog...lol<br /> <br /> Also, at no point did I ever say that the FedEx Cup doesn't merit respect. The point of my original blog was that the whole concept has failed to attract any major attention because the concept has some flaws that hopefully the tour will resolve in future seasons. It seems to me that when something is so complicated that even the players involved can't understand it, then the fans will have a hard time getting on board. That being said, I give kudo's to the competitors in every Tour event wherever in the world it occurs. They are out there based on their own individual talent, and that certainly deserves respect.
I definitely look forward to your thoughts on the golf...I also hope you can back up a sand wedge from 80 yards the way you backed up on your comments about the chief purpose of a blog...lol

Also, at no point did I ever say that the FedEx Cup doesn't merit respect. The point of my original blog was that the whole concept has failed to attract any major attention because the concept has some flaws that hopefully the tour will resolve in future seasons. It seems to me that when something is so complicated that even the players involved can't understand it, then the fans will have a hard time getting on board. That being said, I give kudo's to the competitors in every Tour event wherever in the world it occurs. They are out there based on their own individual talent, and that certainly deserves respect.]]> http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/j.b.white/2007/08/22/fedex_cup_is_the_pga_tour_lemgjokingl_em#c54747 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:24:03 +0000 2under [Visitor] c54746@http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/ Marmac,<br /> <br /> Uh....no.<br /> <br /> It may seem to you, but who knows what swirls around in that head of yours.<br /> <br /> At some point, just about every blog contains sidebar. <br /> This one is no different.<br /> <br /> I refuted a point. That doesn't change the point that the FedEx merits some respect.<br /> <br /> So say what you will, but your point is still well off the mark. There is plenty to discuss about the golf. And if you would like to discuss, I will. But somehow, I think you have some other silly agenda in mind...<br /> <br />
Uh....no.

It may seem to you, but who knows what swirls around in that head of yours.

At some point, just about every blog contains sidebar.
This one is no different.

I refuted a point. That doesn't change the point that the FedEx merits some respect.

So say what you will, but your point is still well off the mark. There is plenty to discuss about the golf. And if you would like to discuss, I will. But somehow, I think you have some other silly agenda in mind...

]]> http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/j.b.white/2007/08/22/fedex_cup_is_the_pga_tour_lemgjokingl_em#c54746 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:57:40 +0000 Marmac33 [Visitor] c54745@http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/ 2under<br /> <br /> It seems to me that by disputing my point you've actually proven it to be true. Despite the fact that the first round of the FedEx Cup was completed just yesterday, the only thing you're thinking about is defending the same off topic posts I originally referenced...it's hard to believe you couldn't come up with at least one thing to say about the golf. It would seem the "water in my point" is well held indeed. However, your idea about the "major points of a blog" seems a little leaky to me...there are a lot of bloggers out there fully capable of discussing an actual topic, so your sweeping statement seems a bit ludicrous.<br /> <br /> Now as to the FedEx Cup, congrats to Steve Stricker, 2 more wins and he'll have 10 million dollars to celebrate his 40th birthday with!
It seems to me that by disputing my point you've actually proven it to be true. Despite the fact that the first round of the FedEx Cup was completed just yesterday, the only thing you're thinking about is defending the same off topic posts I originally referenced...it's hard to believe you couldn't come up with at least one thing to say about the golf. It would seem the "water in my point" is well held indeed. However, your idea about the "major points of a blog" seems a little leaky to me...there are a lot of bloggers out there fully capable of discussing an actual topic, so your sweeping statement seems a bit ludicrous.

Now as to the FedEx Cup, congrats to Steve Stricker, 2 more wins and he'll have 10 million dollars to celebrate his 40th birthday with!]]> http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/j.b.white/2007/08/22/fedex_cup_is_the_pga_tour_lemgjokingl_em#c54745 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:14:28 +0000 2under [Visitor] c54718@http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/ Marmac,<br /> <br /> It wouldn't matter what the point is, we are always sniping at each other. That is one of the major points of a blog.<br /> <br /> Sorry, your point doesn't hold water. <br /> <br />
It wouldn't matter what the point is, we are always sniping at each other. That is one of the major points of a blog.

Sorry, your point doesn't hold water.

]]> http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/j.b.white/2007/08/22/fedex_cup_is_the_pga_tour_lemgjokingl_em#c54718 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:20:57 +0000 Oliver Sudden [Visitor] c54702@http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/ What if ...<br /> Dear Mr. Finchem :<br /> I've thought this over and discussed it with my advisors and family and we've decided that with the new baby and the year I've had that I am not going to play in any more tour events this year. <br /> Best Regards,<br /> Tiger Woods Dear Mr. Finchem :
I've thought this over and discussed it with my advisors and family and we've decided that with the new baby and the year I've had that I am not going to play in any more tour events this year.
Best Regards,
Tiger Woods]]> http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/j.b.white/2007/08/22/fedex_cup_is_the_pga_tour_lemgjokingl_em#c54702 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:56:41 +0000 Brandon [Member] c54679@http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/ Kudos for Marmac (to a point). He touches on the fundamental problem with blogs: They don't mean anything, and, as he/she points out, if you need evidence look no further than the fact that pretty much all of these comments aren't about, well, anything. Before we could scream into a gale force wind. Now we have blogs. Comes to the same end.<br /> <br /> And Kiel, golf is a "way of life"? Are you kidding? How exactly would you describe that way of life? Blog about it, please.
And Kiel, golf is a "way of life"? Are you kidding? How exactly would you describe that way of life? Blog about it, please.]]> http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/j.b.white/2007/08/22/fedex_cup_is_the_pga_tour_lemgjokingl_em#c54679