So much for Tiger vs Ernie

Clarkmeister · #1 03-22-2003, 05:42 PM

Notice how everytime a smackdown is required, Tiger administers it in no uncertain terms?

TobDog · #2 03-22-2003, 05:48 PM

Clarkmeister,

Is that because you wish you were Tiger?

He is so far ahead of everyone else, it's not even close. The better players are getting better, but they will probably never catch Tiger.

Jimbo · #3 03-22-2003, 06:52 PM

Sort of like the good old USA, huh Clarkmeister? LOL

Clarkmeister · #4 03-22-2003, 06:57 PM

Yeah, nothing like killing people to prove what a big man you are. Sounds kinda like Saddam, eh?

Jimbo · #5 03-22-2003, 07:00 PM

We kill people to free them Clarkmeister, Saddam simply killed them to cause their misery. Do you see the difference? [img]/forums/images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

"Live Free or Die" Many of us take that phrase literally! [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Simon Diamond · #6 03-22-2003, 08:44 PM

Does Tiger still get the equivalent of the prize pool, as an incentive to enter tournaments? I heard about something like that once, not sure if it was a joke or serious.

Simon

TobDog · #7 03-22-2003, 08:51 PM

I am pretty sure that apperance fees in the US are not allowed, however, overseas they are very common. That is how many of the smaller tourneys get the bigger names.

tobdog

HDPM · #8 03-23-2003, 12:03 AM

Appearance fees are definitely banned on the PGA Tour. Sometimes very favorable outings can be arranged tho. Tournaments also compete on perks. Bay Hill is a big tournament in Tiger's home town that he always wins anyway, so no appearance fee necessary. [img]/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif[/img]

One minor thing to note in Tiger's career is how well he does when collecting appearance fees. When playing the BFE Invitational for a huge appearance fee and a first prize of 57 cents or something, Tiger plays to win. He gives the tournament and the fans their money's worth. Not all players who have collected appearance fees can say the same.

TobDog · #9 03-23-2003, 12:39 AM

Very true...

I remember long ago, well not that long ago guys like John Daly getting appearence $ and finishing last place on cut day, Tiger does play to win every time, which I think is very good for the game.

Simon Diamond · #10 03-23-2003, 07:11 AM

Tiger Woods is definitely more exciting to watch than the other golfers. He goes for it all the time.

Simon