to comment on your article. Great job. I agree with most of what you’re saying, but it may be too late now to get the kind of forgiveness he would have gotten had he “fessed” up a couple of weeks ago. I heard that an NBC poll had his “favorable” rating at 5%, down from 88%, which was the highest for any athlete. As you said, he’s been “knocked” down severely.

I wonder if the golfing public has abandoned him at such an alarming rate. I can understand housewives, and grandmas. But surely Joe Sixpack is just waiting to hear from the guy, so we can all relax, and stop talking of this mess. I mean noone wants to finish a round and slip into the 19th hole, and be confronted with TW gossip. Tiger please end this “story”, and just face your accusers. Thanks again 66er. Look forward to mixing it up with you going forward. Godspeed.

Looks like it’s the wait it out route, but seems like a mistake. Oh well, The Golf must go on. The King is hiding, long live the king. Can’t worry about the player….must enjoy the game without him. As mentioned. Golf is bigger than any one player. I’m interested to see who will step up, and if they’ll look the Tiger in the eye when (if) he comes back this year. There’s always a story in Golf. This is already the most interesting off-season i can remember. I mean Geez!!

public perception can change. This thing has been blown WAY out of proportion. President Clinton didn’t catch this much heat over his “transgressions”, and here we are acting like Tiger killed somebody. Watch how fast his popularity returns when he gets back to doing what he does best, winning golf tournaments, especially if he wins a major or two next year. Truth be told, this will only increase the interest level in him and it will likely even draw more viewers when he plays. His first event back will be a media circus like golf has never seen. Ok so we know Tiger is a very bad husband and he likes to party it up in Vegas with the ladies; at least we now know a little something about him because we sure didn’t before. In my opinion this needed to happen, he needed to get knocked down hard. It will be good for him and lead him on a more noble path, IMHO. Time will tell of course, but it’s simply not wise to write somebody off for making these kind of mistakes. What’s most important now is whether or not he learns from it and uses it to become a better man; I think he will.

I couldn’t give a damn if he returns or not. He has been amazing , no doubt, but he has never neen the be all and end all of golf as far as I am concerned. In my opinon, anyone who hinges golf on his results is not a fan of golf anyway. Admire him, yes, but never say he IS golf…thats just plain daft.

you would be labeled a racist and a bigot and a hater…….I’m glad we’re here. I agree with you. Tiger playing or not playing makes no difference to me. If he comes back with a contrite attitude and actually gives a crap about his fans and doesn’t come across as an arrogant jerk, then maybe I could enjoy watching him………anybody want to bet a billion $$$ he comes back the same or worse????

The thing with Tiger is this. He has always been polarizing….Seems the (i was a fan before he got there) crowd always resented his stardom, or status in golf. Against the Tiger (wow he’s cool and a great golfer) crowd never allowed us to enjoy the genius of his game. So now these two facets are pushed further apart than ever……I lament though, because the greatness of the guys golf has always been overshadowed by this ongoing “i never liked him vs. I always liked him” battle. As a golf fan I have always marveled at his ability to produce the best golf at the most dramatic and important moments. I just wonder if the “true golf fans” have missed the truly great golf, because of …….well……..whatever. Just as i wonder if the “new golf fans” understand what Golf represents in the grand scheme of Life. Well here’s to truly great golf in 2K10 no matter who’s producing. Long live the game…….It will always be the “Story”..

See that,,Its relatively civil over here compared to TGC. Lots to read and comment on and you can write yer own as well,, and this is the off season. I can’t wait for the new season too begin. Jan. 7th 2010. I just have one question ???? Is that a divot on Rich Lerners head or a hair piece ?? buahaha,,,,,jumpn/progolf

Hit ’em straight………Play great……….Stay out late……….and enjoy, mate……..Merry Christmas..

thats not the way to go, lol. Iv’e done all those things, F and G…not always when I wanted…All the best to you and Stub…book ’em Dano, lol..