Is Tiger Woods the best golfer ever?
Tiger has been the rare athlete to live up to unimaginable hype, be brought back down — by scandal and injury — and then absolutely crushing all the expectations (and doubts) in historic fashion. And for that, Tiger is the best ever.
How many PGA Tour wins does Tiger Woods have over Jack Nicklaus?
Tiger’s 81 PGA Tour wins has him just one behind Sam Snead for the most ever and eight ahead of Nicklaus. While both have had to face quality competition to get their wins, I’d have to side with Tiger’s era being deeper than Nicklaus’ era.
Do golf fans root for or against golfers?
Still, in a generally bland environment of walking advertisements for the latest in performance golf shirts and distance-increasing equipment, (many) golf fans root passionately against a few golfers. And there are two varieties of the rooted-against: pariahs and divisive figures (think Lance Armstrong and LeBron James).
Who is the best PGA Tour analyst on TV?
Frank Nobilo (CBS) With his great New Zealand accent and an ability to talk on every aspect of life on the PGA Tour, Nobilo is one of the best golf analysts on television. He’s not afraid to criticize, but always does it fairly with facts to back up his assertions.
Who is the host of Golf Today?
Nobody seems to love the game more than Hack, who has been with the Golf Channel since 2012. The co-host of Golf Today with Shane Bacon, Hack’s enthusiasm is infectious when you listen to him and his golf knowledge is impressive. He’s got one of those affable personalities that’s not contrived and his authenticity comes through.
Why is Faldo at the top of his game?
Faldo is at the top of his broadcasting game because he’s superb at telling the viewer exactly what’s it’s like to play between the ropes. Nobody gets inside the minds of.
Who is Charlie Rymer?
Charlie Rymer (Formerly Golf Channel) He sounds a bit like Gomer Pyle’s long lost cousin with his syrupy southern accent, but Rymer, a former star at Georgia Tech and a PGA Tour player, has some interesting takes and opinions.
Who is Ian Baker-Finch?
Ian Baker-Finch (CBS) “Finchy” as he’s often called on broadcasts, has one of the greatest accents ever. The Aussie, who also does golf for TNT, is knowledgeable and can certainly turn a phrase. Just like Henry Longhurst and Peter Aliss, I can’t get enough of Finchy’s accent. Nick Faldo (CBS)
Who is Rich Lerner?
Rich Lerner (Golf Channel) A smooth talker, adept at reading a teleprompter and well versed in statistics, Lerner is a thorough professional who rarely makes a mistake. He’s very comfortable in front of the camera and never seems to get rattled.
Does Chamblee know golf?
He comes off as somewhat of a know-it-all frat boy with his dapper outfits and Prince Valiant haircut, but Chamblee knows golf. He can break down a swing as well as anyone on T.V. and he’s not afraid to criticize golf’s biggest stars.
Is David Feherty funny?
David Feherty (CBS/Golf Channel) He’s just not that funny. Feherty always seems more interested in desperately trying to come up with zany one-liners than actually analyzing the golf action around him. It’s sad, most of his jokes crash and burn. I cringe every time the announcer says, “Let’s go to Feherty.”.
Who is the most hated golfer?
Consider this, via Golf Today : "Rory Sabbatini is the most hated man in golf. So says the result of a survey by Sports Illustrated in which 25 percent of pros polled named the 32-year-old South African as their least favorite playing partner.".
Why did Ted Scott tee up a ball?
Then he treated his caddie, Ted Scott, like a broken tee, especially during a boorish second round when he dropped an obscenity after a poor shot, complained about water on his club face and actually made Scott tee up a ball for him so he wouldn't get wet in the rain.
Do golf fans root for a few golfers?
Still, in a generally bland environment of walking advertisements for the latest in performance golf shirts and distance-increasing equipment, (many) golf fans root passionately against a few golfers.
Is touring golf a civilized sport?
Professional touring golf is largely a civilized affair. Thus, we don't get the great antagonists and bad boys of other sports. Heck, the PGA Tour doesn't even tell us when a player is reprimanded or suspended.
