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Tiger Woods return good for ratings, but fans may disagree
Tiger Woods hits from the bunker on the 11th hole during their playoff round at the 108th U.S. Open golf championship at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Photo/REUTERS
Posted Thursday, March 18 2010 at 00:00
“I thought he set the bar for himself and we all know what happens when Tiger sets the bar for himself.”
Biggest question
The biggest question mark for Woods, whose career is fuelled by his hunger for more major titles, is how well he will be able to play golf given the emotional roller-coaster ride he has experienced over the last four months.
He has frequently said he never tees off at a tournament unless he firmly believes he is capable of winning that week and pundits can only guess at the mental strain he has been under while he desperately tries to repair his marriage.
As far his peers are concerned, though, the return of Woods can only be good for the game.
“We want the best player in the world out playing golf again,” 2003 US Open champion Jim Furyk told the Golf Channel. “He’s got to do what’s best for him.
“But I realise, looking at the big picture, it’s good for everyone. What’s good for the best player in the world is probably good for the big picture and the PGA Tour.”
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