I understand full well the ratings deal and what Tiger Woods means to golf. But, yesterday was a prime example of why golf is shooting itself in the foot by literally marketing one player exclusively. Yes, the charge of Tiger and Phil was compelling and I was rooting for a big finish myself. However, they showed 90% Tiger and Phil while the leaders got the back of the hand. They were even showing tape delays of Kenny Perry's and Cabrerra's shots because they were too busy showing Tiger and Phil walk the fairways and eating Power Bars. Every damn time they went to Chad Campbell, it was "This was moments ago".
The hell with that, I know Tiger is the man and I love watching him play. But, he got injured last year and the ratings went in the dumper. Why? Because golf has chosen to bank solely on Tiger Woods as the face of golf. Steve Flesch birdied 18 to finish at 8 under and make some serious cash right behind the leaders. He came off the green high fiving and laughing and pumped up. I think I recall them showing 2 shots from him in the 2 hours I watched. If you don't market anyone else, you're going to be in serious trouble when something like an injury happens to Tiger.