Tiger Woods returns to golf at the US Masters
March 17th, 2010 by Doogs
Finally, Tiger has announced that he will return to competitive golf for the first time since the infamous car crash and resulting revelations at the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in April.
On his website Tiger writes: “The Masters is where I won my first major, and I view this tournament with great respect. After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I’m ready to start my season at Augusta. The major championships have always been a special focus in my career and, as a professional, I think Augusta is where I need to be, even though it’s been awhile since I last played.”
So who will be looking forward to his return, and who wont? Opponents: The rest of the PGATour field wont be that happy that Tiger is back, there has been an extra spot in the top 10 of tournaments recently and no Tiger effect on the back nine of the final round. However they will be happy with the extra patronage, viewership which leads to more sponsors and richer purses!
Media: The media will be jumping out of their socks. Media will outnumber spectators at the Masters, watching Tigers every move, pity the golfers paired with Tiger in the first round, the atmosphere on the first tee will be electric.
Broadcasters: The Masters could be the most watched golf tournament in history, Broadcasters will be VERY happy. The Masters will also be broadcast in 3D for the first time ever!
PGATour: Tournament Patronage has been down 20% since Tiger started his exile, PGA Tour and golf in general needs Tiger to be on the course not the gossip mags.
Bookies: Have already installed Tiger as favourite for the Masters. Time will tell if the whole incident, excessive media, possible negative crowd have an impact on his game. Will we see calm, relaxed Tiger or frustrated, angry Tiger
Good luck Tiger, good to see you back doing what you do best, playing golf.
