Whatever….and…no thanks…but it wasn’t a bad idea except that the PGA Tour would have to rearrange that part of the schedule every year.

Last weekend much of the country, that hadn’t seen sunshine in a month or so, experienced relatively warm temperatures. My local driving range had a waiting line running to three deep and there were people on the course for the first time in months. My speculation is that folks who would normally watch golf were too busy playing.

and no EL-DICK in the field ! Guess that speaks volumes. Woods never plays the Honda anyway, as it’s tooooo much course for his “aerosol” tee ball. Doesn’t appear that anybody missed him at all, given the attendance numbers………………….Z.

Actually the truth is, (if you’re interested) that Tiger still has many fans and they do indeed miss him. I miss him. Yes of course the sport is alive and well and it always will be with or without TW. But to imply that “nobody” misses TW is utterly and completely false.

I believe I read only 39% of supporters are still behind Tiger. His sponsors have dropped to a much lower percentage. My point is that the Honda set an attendance record, and the 100,000 plus fans didn’t seem to miss EL-DICK. We had over 300,000 at PHX Open, and you didn’t see any Woods signage or posters or Woods souvenirs. You may miss his sorry a$$, but out at Tour venues, he’s not even mentioned. People are supporting the Tour in-spite of his exile. The appearance is one of business as usual. The media morons miss him for sure, but we’re still having great golf without his “circus of distractions”,…also know as his unruly fan base. I certainly do not miss any of that chaos. Alas it may be short lived, as I suspect Woods will announce his marriage is now saved, and he’s a changed man after a few weeks in re-hab. Same ole Tiger,….as phony as a $3 dollar bill. Bay Hill seems to be the obvious choice. I’m sure it will be a frosty reception. Better there than face the Green Jackets at Augusta first time back. Somehow I don’t think we’ll be seeing fist pumps or club twirls out of Mr.Woods, for quite sometime. ……………………………..Z.

As I am sick of talking about the topic and am enjoying the tour as it was meant to be. I was at the Honda last week and it was packed. I spoke to many a player, caddie, golf insider and golf fan and the majority are enjoying this tour season just the way it is. Its only the golf media hacks looking for a story, that are drooling all over themselves waiting to print story lines that they have already been written. If anyone else is going to be at Doral this week, let me know and I will try to meet up with ya. No promises as I am working all 4 days. I can be reached at sandcastle42@hotmail.com

I can’t go in to a lot of detail but Players, Families, Sponsors et al that require concierge type services.

 It can be fun at times , but also very taxing. I carry three cell phones and look and feel like “Yosemitee Sam” at times. It’s a living. LOL

JJ,……I’ll be at this WGC event so maybe we can grab a couple of JD’s on ice at a hospitality tent or something. Let me know your schedule at …“”mailto:gyro39@netscape.net">gyro39@netscape.net" . I’ll be the 6’-5" “FRIENDLY” looking Navajo with a great tan. LOL You’ll recognize me easily. I don’t get in until late Friday, so perhaps Sat. if that works for y’all…………………….Z.