As the Golf Major Pebble Beach comes to a close, the big story comes out as Phil Mickelson comes from behind to finish the tournament with a commanding lead. However, the addition to this story includes none other than “Golf Icon” himself, Tiger Woods.
With Woods in position to finally with a PGA Tour tournament, it was his partner Mickelson that put the pedal to the medal and Woods that dropped the ball.
My question is – with a four day span of playing golf, how can there be such a lackluster sense of headline? Of course, the golf world will be focused on Tiger Woods and how he is doing. Seriously though, how many times will we go on talking about how everyone thinks he will win this tournament, and he fails?
With other sports, the events will last one day. The excitement that builds up around these games is able to reach a climax that will be resolved within hours. This sense of entertainment makes people want to watch.
Golf, on the other hand, seems to be a one of those long, dragged out speeches by that annoying guy nobody wants to listen to. Between Woods failure to win and the mystery man that picks up the win, it is just a never ending series of repeating headlines.
My idea, make golf a one day, 36 hole, winner takes all event. That way, more sports enthusiasts would take an interest in golf without having to check on it day after day, after day, after day.
Also, finding a different character to lead the headline charge could be helpful. Find a person like Happy Gilmore that can be successful every once in a while, but entertains an audience as well.
I like the way you write. I dislike golf but you made it interesting. Good job Michael!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you make the blog read well but still make it informal as if you were just talking to a friend. I agree Golf is arguably one of the most unathletic, boring sports, besides darts, and yet you have a good take from an outsiders point of view that Tiger Woods is always the main headliner. Nice work!
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