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Much ado about nothing.
You might recall that title or commonly used phrase from your time spent reading William Shakespeare. A comedic effort, written by the storied scribe, elaborates on the journey of two couples who are in love. Faced with adversity brought on by a common villain, the two couples eventually overcome the various distractions from their collaborative adversary, and the end result is two happy marriages. To be brief in my synopsis, all the distractions and detractors efforts were Much ado about nothing. Thus the title Im assuming.
The same title/phrase can be used to describe Tiger Woods this weekend as he finished up another memorable tournament at Augusta National. This story will however, be remembered in part because of a simple a drop, a clarification on a 2 year old rule, and the aftermath left in the wake by the tournaments official decision.
Were all well aware of many of Tigers detractors. Some of his former peers have continued their grudge against the now ageing titan. Most notably, you probably heard the comments provided by the ever insightful Nick Faldo in regards to what Tiger should have done.
Lets address that.
If you are so adamant about a player disqualifying themselves after the Augusta National Officials conversed with the PGA, The Euro PGA, and anyone else holding any official title in regards to the Rules of Golf, and reached a conclusion that +2 was the correct action to be taken, youre transparent in your disdain and are doing a disservice to the viewing public. That type of condemnation should not be tolerated. Period.
Secondly, the +2 essentially ended his run at the Green jacket. Eldrick turned in three 70s and a 73 for a grand total of -5 and a 4th place finish. That second round could have just as easily been a 66 provided a gust from the Gods would have led the now famous water hazard shot. After all Nick, the ball struck the pin on the original shot.
But never the less, the story line will read for many how The Masters played favorites due to their pursuit of ratings. Tiger gets his way, ect Blasphemy is what Ill call it and here is why. You think a tournament, no, lets be clear here. Do you think The Masters cares about TV ratings on a Sunday? Do you really think Augusta National is that hard up for cash that theyll be forced to charge a whole .05 more for a coke if Tiger does not make the cut?
The point of my rant here is that what transpired on the course with Tiger on Friday is trivial at best. It will be the lead story for some, but in my mind, it takes away from an outstanding performance from both Cabrera and Scott who had to go to extras to finish the tournament. Maybe its just me, and maybe Im far too cynical to think that the outcry over the issue is purely about the rules of Golf. Im a firm believer in both Tigers ability on the course and his knowledge of the game, as well as the concept that hell just never be met with fair and balanced analysis from some people.
Tiger Woods is good at golf. He lipped one out and it went in the drink. He made a drop; they reviewed it, and added 2. Nothing more, nothing less. Shakespeares antagonist Don Johns words eventually led to his capture and proper punishment. Maybe CBS should take a stroll through the local public library. Try checking The Classics section first gentlemen.
Much ado about nothing.
You might recall that title or commonly used phrase from your time spent reading William Shakespeare. A comedic effort, written by the storied scribe, elaborates on the journey of two couples who are in love. Faced with adversity brought on by a common villain, the two couples eventually overcome the various distractions from their collaborative adversary, and the end result is two happy marriages. To be brief in my synopsis, all the distractions and detractors efforts were Much ado about nothing. Thus the title Im assuming.
The same title/phrase can be used to describe Tiger Woods this weekend as he finished up another memorable tournament at Augusta National. This story will however, be remembered in part because of a simple a drop, a clarification on a 2 year old rule, and the aftermath left in the wake by the tournaments official decision.
Were all well aware of many of Tigers detractors. Some of his former peers have continued their grudge against the now ageing titan. Most notably, you probably heard the comments provided by the ever insightful Nick Faldo in regards to what Tiger should have done.
Lets address that.
If you are so adamant about a player disqualifying themselves after the Augusta National Officials conversed with the PGA, The Euro PGA, and anyone else holding any official title in regards to the Rules of Golf, and reached a conclusion that +2 was the correct action to be taken, youre transparent in your disdain and are doing a disservice to the viewing public. That type of condemnation should not be tolerated. Period.
Secondly, the +2 essentially ended his run at the Green jacket. Eldrick turned in three 70s and a 73 for a grand total of -5 and a 4th place finish. That second round could have just as easily been a 66 provided a gust from the Gods would have led the now famous water hazard shot. After all Nick, the ball struck the pin on the original shot.
But never the less, the story line will read for many how The Masters played favorites due to their pursuit of ratings. Tiger gets his way, ect Blasphemy is what Ill call it and here is why. You think a tournament, no, lets be clear here. Do you think The Masters cares about TV ratings on a Sunday? Do you really think Augusta National is that hard up for cash that theyll be forced to charge a whole .05 more for a coke if Tiger does not make the cut?
The point of my rant here is that what transpired on the course with Tiger on Friday is trivial at best. It will be the lead story for some, but in my mind, it takes away from an outstanding performance from both Cabrera and Scott who had to go to extras to finish the tournament. Maybe its just me, and maybe Im far too cynical to think that the outcry over the issue is purely about the rules of Golf. Im a firm believer in both Tigers ability on the course and his knowledge of the game, as well as the concept that hell just never be met with fair and balanced analysis from some people.
Tiger Woods is good at golf. He lipped one out and it went in the drink. He made a drop; they reviewed it, and added 2. Nothing more, nothing less. Shakespeares antagonist Don Johns words eventually led to his capture and proper punishment. Maybe CBS should take a stroll through the local public library. Try checking The Classics section first gentlemen.
Much ado about nothing.
