I think I am the only guy in the world that is not a fan of tiger woods.
I lived my life idolizing Jack Nickalaus (for some reason I hated Lee Trevino)....and Phil Mickelson is hands down my favorite of this era.
Part of me doesn't want Tiger to break all the records (Jack's 18 majors, Sam's tour victories, etc.) but year after year he proves to me that he really is the best in the game. There isn't much to not like about the guy, he comes off as a little arrogant, but he usually says the right things and makes all the right moves.
as a Tiger hater, i have to say kudos this week.
I lived my life idolizing Jack Nickalaus (for some reason I hated Lee Trevino)....and Phil Mickelson is hands down my favorite of this era.
Part of me doesn't want Tiger to break all the records (Jack's 18 majors, Sam's tour victories, etc.) but year after year he proves to me that he really is the best in the game. There isn't much to not like about the guy, he comes off as a little arrogant, but he usually says the right things and makes all the right moves.
as a Tiger hater, i have to say kudos this week.
I dont know what it is, cant put it in words, but there is something about Tiger in his interviews that just leaves you cold. I dont see much of a sense of humor, or a 'rounded-out' personality. Seems to take himself very seriously, just like his golf game. Maybe that makes you a superior golfer, or maybe he is just a very private person in life, and comes across that way.
Used to discount it to him being young, and shy. Not now.
Somehow, it is very difficult for me to envision Tiger buying a round of drinks for Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, Daly, et al.
Used to discount it to him being young, and shy. Not now.
Somehow, it is very difficult for me to envision Tiger buying a round of drinks for Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, Daly, et al.
i guess being so famous makes him over guarded.
i've always gotten the feeling that he thinks its everyone elses pleasure to be in presence ..
i was actually shocked to see a camera in the scorers tent when his wife and kid were in there.
federer is the complete opposite. he gives great interviews and lets his fans up close.
As a Tiger fan (and older guy...ie..watched jack,lee,arnie and gary for yrs)..
he is simply the best.. in todays P.C. world things are way different...
these guys weight train, exercise etc..(except for DALY..:lol: )
the guy has to watch what he says 24/7..people are just waiting to pounce on ANY mistake he would make.
As far as being the only Tiger hater... My dad and brother would gladly join your club.
They hate him w/ a passion and love Phil...
Phil is a spoiled p#ssy who never worked a F#ckin day in his life..
I digress.:smoking:
Tiger lives in a different era than Jack or Arnie or Lee...he showed his humor several years back, telling some risque jokes off the record and of course the media betrayed his confidence and crucified him for it...so he probably won't show his true side in public any time soon.
ps. to shdw01: I understand where you're coming from, although I wouldn't say I hate Tiger, I don't want to see him break my contemporary hero's records either!
I remember when Tiger was rather cold and then warmed up. I think his handlers told him he needed to be more friendly. It seemed as though his friendliness was canned and fake. I wondered why he was no longer putting on that act and your explanation makes sense.
All things said, I'm still a fan of his simply because he puts in the effort to be the best out there and I admire him for that.
I too greatly admire the mans work ethic, and he IS an example of discipline and great skill.
someone mentioned we (jokingly) should get used to a black man....etc..
Tigers dad Earl is 50% African American, 25% Chinese, 25% Native American (Indian)
Kultida, Tigers mom is 50% Thai, 25% Dutch, and 25% Chinese.
This would make Tiger Woods 50% "Asian", 25% African-American. and 25% mixed of Native American, and Dutch, or (white).
To call him a "Black Man" is not accurate. He calls himself a "Portmanteau", to honor his entire heritage.
This may be another reason the man seems distant from media and the circus. Who would want people like Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton riding along on your success? I have to take his own definition, and he does not classify himself as "African American"
someone mentioned we (jokingly) should get used to a black man....etc..
Tigers dad Earl is 50% African American, 25% Chinese, 25% Native American (Indian)
Kultida, Tigers mom is 50% Thai, 25% Dutch, and 25% Chinese.
This would make Tiger Woods 50% "Asian", 25% African-American. and 25% mixed of Native American, and Dutch, or (white).
To call him a "Black Man" is not accurate. He calls himself a "Portmanteau", to honor his entire heritage.
This may be another reason the man seems distant from media and the circus. Who would want people like Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton riding along on your success? I have to take his own definition, and he does not classify himself as "African American"
i'm not sure we've ever seen an athlete put himself thru as much as woods does to ensure his success. ( jordan , maybe )
i doubt the guy has slept past 5 am during the last 11 years.
he's in the best shape of any athlete in any sport. ( imo )
every move he makes and every shot he hits is under the most powerful microscope ever .
can you imagine if he quit practicing , quit working out , didnt give a shit and started missing 8 cuts a year ?
i think the sporting public would love to spend a week with him and see what his life is really like. i cant imagine what its like.
i doubt the guy has slept past 5 am during the last 11 years.
he's in the best shape of any athlete in any sport. ( imo )
every move he makes and every shot he hits is under the most powerful microscope ever .
can you imagine if he quit practicing , quit working out , didnt give a shit and started missing 8 cuts a year ?
i think the sporting public would love to spend a week with him and see what his life is really like. i cant imagine what its like.
