Unlike Wu Tang*, Tiger Is NOT For the Children

by Ryan Ballengee on Sep 8, 2009 7:36 PM EDT

After Tiger's now viral club slinging video (way to go, anonymous sleuth!) has exposed Woods as a bit of a hothead - I know, you had no idea - Jay Busbee found proof that Tiger is rubbing off on the kids.

And this may be why the One Eyed Golfer suggests earmuffs for all kids at PGA Tour events.

*If you have no idea what Wu-Tang is, here is a bit of a tutorial. If you don't get the quote, then you should definitely watch this video.

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No possibility whatsoever that this was staged…nah, couldn’t be.

As the incredible Heather Jones says:

I am a mother. I am a golfer. And I am far from perfect. Further, I admit to having uttered a four-letter word (or two) on the course from time to time. I am very restrained when playing with Golfing Son and Golfing Daughter, but I have “slipped” on occasion. Apparently, Mr. Galloway is a much more properly disciplined person than I am.

I actually remember an incident a of couple years ago when Golfing Son missed a putt on an family golf outing. He threw his hat on the ground (coincidentally a Tiger Woods hat), stomped off the green and said, “Dammit!” I glared at Hubbie because I knew exactly where GS learned that stellar move. We had a little “chat” about proper behavior on the course, and I am proud to report the incident has not been repeated.

In short, it all comes down to parenting.

by Charles Boyer on Sep 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Oh I know it was staged – I just found it hilarious.

Email me any comments or questions at ryan@thegolfnewsnet.com.

by Ryan Ballengee on Sep 8, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

that’s hilarious – a lot like the scene from the “Stroke of Genius” movie about Bobby Jones when he did his imitation of one of his dad’s playing partners throwing clubs and stomping around…

hmmm…and he later faced suspension from the USGA because he couldn’t or wouldn’t control his temper…had to write a letter of apology to Mr Walker. How about that – the greatest player of the day…still one of the best of all time…wasn’t above the game.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Sep 8, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

That was before the day of 24×7 mega-mass communication where a given player was a platform for a product…

Also keep in mind that Jones was an amateur and that the USGA held his amateur status like it was the Sword of Damocles. Jones knew full well what the USGA had done to Francis Ouimet when they took away his amateur status for the “transgression” of opening a sporting goods store. As a result, Jones played along with the USGA not only because it was right (and Jones had a very strong sense of what was right) but also because he knew what was good for him.

Sports and honor in sports were different then. They should never have changed, but they have, and for the worse. I often wonder if many modern players would report their ball wiggling when they were at address in the woods with a tournament on the line. Jones did that, but with the amount of money that dangles in front of a typical tour player, the temptation to look the other way might be too strong.

by Charles Boyer on Sep 9, 2009 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions

you’re preaching to the choir – amateurs and pros are different – I just love the idea that the game will always be bigger than the players and that decent behavior as a professional is a good thing.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Sep 9, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions