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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Golf Without Tiger Woods

The name Tiger Woods itself conjures up magic. Even viewers not much into golf are fascinated by this charismatic player and will have an occasional look in. Tiger Woods is golf and golf is (almost) Tiger Woods. Golf without Tiger Woods is just not quite complete.

It's interesting how he has dominated the sport, and for so long. His prowess and his brilliance, coupled with his humility and gentle nature, are very attractive. He has certainly attracted advertisers and viewers. It's been estimated that when he is in the final rounds of a tournament, TV ratings increase by 28%.

Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods

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His recent injury has taken him out of the PGA Tour. He is taking a 6-9 month leave of absence from golf. He had surgery two months ago,; he now needs surgery for a ruptured knee ligament and treatment for a double stress fracture. The doctors are hopeful that he can get back to the same level of the game.

When he's back on the course - hopefully sometime next year - there will no doubt be headlines in the sports pages, for all the world will want to know if the magic is still there.


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