Tiger Misses Cut; Disney/ABC Probably Not Happy

JackWESQ · July 17, 2009 5:25AM

I hadn't planned on watching the British Open; but with Tiger missing the cut, I probably won't now. Disney/ABC probably isn't too happy.

/s/ JackWESQ

stevek · July 17, 2009 5:37AM

<< I hadn't planned on watching the British Open; but with Tiger missing the cut, I probably won't now. Disney/ABC probably isn't too happy.

/s/ JackWESQ >>

You're right about that...maybe they can get Tiger to do color commentary. LOL

SDSportsFan · July 17, 2009 5:37AM

Well, if Tom Watson is still in it on Sunday, I'll be watching...I'd love to see him win it again!

Steve

Barndog · July 17, 2009 5:52AM

I wish the Open was in HD.

caramelcollector · July 17, 2009 6:04AM

tiger is in every tourney (almost),
Watson story is WAY more compelling than tiger ever could be,
i think ABC will have huge ratings if watson plays well saturday...

RonBurgundy · July 17, 2009 6:14AM

Eh, it's more interesting without the dour Woods. I'll watch for sure.

Goot · July 17, 2009 6:15AM

<< 
Watson story is WAY more compelling than tiger ever could be,
... >>

I disagre on this one. I'm a casual golf fan, and i honestly can't even tell you what "Watson's story" is. I doubt most other casual fans know either, and most probably don't care. I doubt ratings will plummet, but a drop can certainly be expected.

Michigan · July 17, 2009 6:16AM

<< tiger is in every tourney (almost),
Watson story is WAY more compelling than tiger ever could be,
i think ABC will have huge ratings if watson plays well saturday... >>

Nope. Without Tiger they lose the casual fan and the huge ratings that come from that sector of
the audience, only the hard core golfers care anything about Tom Watson and there are not enough
of them to propel the ratings that much.

caramelcollector · July 17, 2009 6:21AM

i think the casual fan is sick and tired of Tiger....
we want new blood....we want someone who smiles at the gallery when they play, who doesnt cuss with thousands of fans around....
tiger is old news and hasnt been dominant in many years

smet · July 17, 2009 6:24AM

<< tiger is old news and hasnt been dominant in many years >>

And may I add:

SDSportsFan · July 17, 2009 6:58AM

<< i think the casual fan is sick and tired of Tiger....
we want new blood....we want someone who smiles at the gallery when they play, who doesnt cuss with thousands of fans around.... >>

I'm basically a "casual" fan, and have watched golf only on rare occasions since Tiger Woods came up. I can't stand him. To me, he's always been too arrogant with all of his fist pumping and yelling.

Steve

caramelcollector · July 17, 2009 7:08AM

i honestly feel people tune in when tiger plays TO ROOT AGAINST HIM...

Michigan · July 17, 2009 7:18AM

"I think the casual fan is sick and tired of Tiger...."

No, I think the hard core golf fan might be getting a case of "tiger fatigue" but not the casual
fan, the difference in TV ratings when he is not in a tournament is huge.

stockergreen · July 17, 2009 7:57AM

Lets hope Tom Watson can do what Greg Norman didn't do last year!

joestalin · July 17, 2009 8:27AM

I have been a huge Watson fan my whole life. What the guy is doing is amazing, if you don't know who Tom Watson is you shouldn't be watching golf. No
one knows the British Open better. Proves one thing...you don't have to hit it a mile to win! Tiger can afford to hit it right or left more of the time, but this isn't
the Nissian open, its the big time and the grass will kill you!

GO TOM!

Kevin

JeremyDie1 · July 17, 2009 9:18AM

<< 

<< 
Watson story is WAY more compelling than tiger ever could be,
... >>

I disagre on this one. I'm a casual golf fan, and i honestly can't even tell you what "Watson's story" is. I doubt most other casual fans know either, and most probably don't care. I doubt ratings will plummet, but a drop can certainly be expected. >>

Watson was one of the very best in the world in the 70's and 80's. He may not be popular with the young casual golf fans but is a well known legend and winning the British Open a sixth time at 59 years old is a great story. If Watson is in the hunt the final day, it wil help ratings.

Connecticoin · July 17, 2009 1:09PM

<< I have been a huge Watson fan my whole life. What the guy is doing is amazing, if you don't know who Tom Watson is you shouldn't be watching golf. No
one knows the British Open better. Proves one thing...you don't have to hit it a mile to win! Tiger can afford to hit it right or left more of the time, but this isn't
the Nissian open, its the big time and the grass will kill you!

GO TOM!

Kevin >>

I would like to see Watson win - much more compelling than a Tiger ass-smootch fest.

In his prime, Watson was probably the best golfer in terrible weather, which is why he won 5 British Opens. Let's see if he can turn back the clock!!

benderbroeth · July 18, 2009 5:48AM

as a non golf fan and having friends who are huge golf fans i can honestly say i am sick of tiger and root against him at every turn...go anyone but tiger..i like seeing other people win....as for him not making the cut..awww poor baby maybe he should go back to his 50 room house and super model wife and cry about how bad his life is

mealeworm · July 18, 2009 6:26AM

If Tom Watson wins it will be the most talked about Major win since the 86 Masters. I think it will rank #1 instantly. Alot of people knocked Norman last year fro his failure to finish at 53 but Watson is 59. Norman, while a risky full throtle golfer, had trouble closing in his prime. Watson has normally sealed the deal. I am rooting for Tom Watson so he we be the new TW. Tiger who????

coinkat · July 18, 2009 6:52AM

I hope Watson wins... It would be a victory for the ages...

benderbroeth · July 18, 2009 7:31AM

i am surprized that they did not have people that did make the cut get "injured" so tiger could play...i have seen this happen in the olympics..so why not golf?

thenavarro · July 18, 2009 12:51PM

Is Sunday's final round televised live in the US or will it all be tape delayed?

Mike

SDSportsFan · July 18, 2009 1:20PM

<< Is Sunday's final round televised live in the US or will it all be tape delayed?

Mike >>

ABC will have it live beginning at 0800 eastern time. Watson tees off at 0920 eastern.

Steve

Bottom9th · July 18, 2009 7:28PM

I too would love to see Watson pull it off. I am not much more than a casual fan, but this is a pretty compelling story!

fandango · July 18, 2009 9:05PM

this is WAY BETTER than if crybaby tiger was playing!

who wants to look at his PUSS? him slamming clubs on tee boxes..no thanks...

jdip9 · July 18, 2009 9:40PM

People may not like Tiger, but the fact is, ratings are much higher when he is in the hunt. That said, I think the ratings today could be better than if Tiger was near the top. This Watson story is THAT good. I really hope he pulls it off.

thenavarro · July 19, 2009 1:47AM

Go Tom Go!!! A share of the lead, 3 holes left.

Mike

thenavarro · July 19, 2009 1:49AM

I know in golf etiquette you are not supposed to root against players, BUT, I ain't playin'! Choke Cink, choke Westwood, choke Goggin, go Watson!!!!

Mike

thenavarro · July 19, 2009 2:34AM

aarrgghhh, what a horrible putt attempt on 18. On to a 4 hole playoff.

Mike

Bottom9th · July 19, 2009 3:12AM

I am not much a golf watcher, but I actually flipped the channel. Go Watson.

thenavarro · July 19, 2009 3:50AM

Oh well, at least he didn't get beat with a "fluke" shot. He lost it all on his own. Nice tournament though.

joestalin · July 19, 2009 4:44AM

devistation.

jdip9 · July 19, 2009 9:02AM

Just goes to show how cruel the game can be. If Watson's shot into the 18th green landed 18 inches shorter, it wouldn't have rolled off the back, and he'd have easy 2-putt FTW.

benderbroeth · July 19, 2009 9:24AM

at least it was not tiger...lol

Tiger Misses Cut; Disney/ABC Probably Not Happy

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