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Do you think Tiger will win a major in 2019?

Arnie had charisma, Jack had talent and mental toughness, Seve had artistry and enthusiasm. Tiger is all of those guys.

I'm guilty of only having an interest in golf when Tiger plays, he just makes the game so interesting.

I remember watching a tournament years ago. Tiger was 8 shots back. TV coverage was still on him. At one point they showed him emerge from a porta potty walk over to the beverages on ice and grab a gatorade, put it back and grab a different one. The whole time you could hear applause from somewhere else on the course yet CBS kept the cameras on Tiger selecting a beverage just to see what flavor he chose. People would watch 2 hours of Tiger mowing his lawn. I'd watch 2 hours of Tiger mowing his lawn.

Tiger's not moving the needle, he IS the needle - damn that's powerful

Tiger revived golf from an early death when all the greats retired. Has brought golf to a whole new generation of golfers and has got me up off my 60 year old ass to get out and play myself. Tiger is golf.

I came back to this because TIGER WON THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP TODAY

WHY IS EVERYONE SO AMAZED ? WHAT WOULD YOU EXPECT TO SEE FROM A GUY FROM JUPITER !!!!!! HE IS THE GREATEST OF All TIME.

Tiger blew an entire generation of golfers away and changed the game. Won everything never missed cuts. And he is charismatic. None of the young stars are charismatic...

Water is wet. The sun is hot. And golf is better when Tiger is winning. It's just one of those indelible facts.

I used to watch tiger with my grandpa growing up. 13 years later I watch tiger with my daughter.

05:06 perfectly said...he is an American Sports Legend and for those of us who saw what he did, we still are in awe of him and hope we can experience it again.

Dude is just special; from the time he was little; his calling was this game. Just a total phenom from day one.

it's simple. The PGA tour had a slogan "These Guys are Good." That is completely true. The problem is that Tiger is GREAT. Perhaps the G.O.A.T and great is way better than good. Nobody wins the U. S. Open at Pebble by 15 strokes, TIGER DID.

Never a more beautiful line... They came to see Babe Ruth , Pele, their Muhamid Ali...... they came to see their legend😉

Last statement sums it up. He is my legend. I started playing golf 20 years ago because of him.

I'm a 51 y.o. man who was always a casual golf fan and watched the occasional tournaments. However, I'll never forget how much more enthusiastic I became about watching tournaments when Tiger came on the pro scene around 1996. My life has been forever changed for the better and I thank Mr. Woods for this.

It is simply impossible to overstate just how legendary Tiger Woods is. It's almost as if you need a word other than "great" to describe the magnanimity of his accomplishments within the most difficult game of golf. And then to come back the way he has, it's like moving the needle on his accomplishments at least by 15-20%. To be able to have a 26% major win rate from 1997-2008 within golf, it's just hard to explain unless you are a golfer yourself. Golf is NOT supposed to be a game like tennis where one player could be "expected" to dominate, it simply is not. Even Jack didn't dominate the game the way Tiger did. That's why the argument that Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer who ever lived holds water.

He won the Masters! Greatest player of all time period

Tiger is bigger than most of the other iconic names. Most other icons had rivals that tested them. Tiger had no equal. The closest was maybe Mickelson and he won maybe 1/4 of what Tiger did. Of all the legendary names in sports, when Tiger's career is over, he has to be in the top 2 or 3, if not the top. Only other names to compare would be Jordan or Ali, but I think Tiger is #1 in terms of impact on his sport.

You heard from me first......tiger wins the masters 2019 😁

We usually cheer for whoever wants it the most, and when Tigers out there you know he's the man that wants it the most and we feel it every time he plays. Its almost as if we individually live through tiger as as if we are in engaged in the competition too!

Tiger making me believe in golf again.. I'm back because he's back.. Masters champ.. Number 5!

I live in New Zealand... Golf barely gets a mention unless Lydia Ko does well... or if another fellow Kiwi qualifies for a Major which is hardly but when Tiger plays a round.... Boom!Sports News...

'These guys don't exist anymore now that Tiger is back.' That says it all. Tiger has even greater appeal now because the average human being can relate to him. He has the same weaknesses of being human that we all have.

I was a senior in college when he and his Dad were on 'The Mike Douglas Show', in 1978...from that point, I said, 'I've got to keep an eye on this one...', he didn't disappoint. He's in a world of his own. Put up some incredible numbers...I pray I live to see someone challenge his standard.

It has been like that since he was an amateur. I have always loved golf even before Tiger. But golf needed an explosive player. One that wasn't scared to hold all 4 majors at one time. He's been fantastic for the game. Half of these current stars would not be who they are if not for him. Very similar to MJ

There is a common misconception from people outside the game of golf. That is, that the game of golf needs another Tiger Woods to keep interest in the game. What people who don't have a genuine appreciation for the game of golf understand, is that Golf NEVER had a player like Tiger Woods before he enter into the Arena. At the height of Tigers career, he was the most recognizable Human Being on the Planet, and possibly still is, all while excelling at what most consider a boring game. Is the game of golf in good hands nowadays with this new crop of young players? You bet. Will you EVER see another Tiger Woods in your lifetime? Since it took over 200 years for a player like Tiger to Emerge, I think its safe to say NO!

Masters 2019 champion

You think it was bananas when he won The Tour Championship just think what it is going to be now that he won The Masters. It’s been almost a week and everyone who works at Augusta is still high-five each other around that property, the chairman is probably exhausted from counting all the damn money

He is the Needle and always will be as long as he is playing

We only watch golf if Tiger is on. Golf's GOAT.... 凄いですよ

Tiger is the tournament....! Lool 100% true..

Tiger woods makes golf exciting because you might see something special out there. He has won and 2019 might be special!!!!

I prefer to watch Tiger going to the toilette than watching the top ten players in the world hitting the ball. As simple as that.

Tiger got me into golf 20 years ago but The First Tee failed all the kids in our city by cutting resources and not making an effort to group us up the next summer. My mom could only do so much and I lost interest to play. I continue to watch Tiger off and on, but then stopped watching completely due to video and cutting up out and about with friends. 20 years later I’m now inspired by Tiger to play golf again as a means to get in shape, relax and not be bored in my 30s+. I now go to the range 2-3 times a week. He is my Legend.

Tiger woods is golf legend and still able to play at the top. Tiger won the masters. Now the Jack Nicklaus record is within reach and tiger is within the tour wins record. Tiger makes golf exciting because of the everyone something great might happen. Jack Nicklaus had is following back in the day, now tiger woods has the following back again. It will be long time before we see another tiger woods play golf like he did. Just look at the records he is trying to catch 18 majors and 82 tour wins. Nobody in PGA is close to those numbers.

He is a different Animanl... Get em TIGER!!! 🐅

There are no young players who draw you in. Tiger drew people in because he was so good and was an absolute cut-throat killer. Phil draws people because of his bold, go for it, mentality, which at any time can produce tournament winning shots or tournament losing shots, and his interaction with fans. Nicklaus drew people because of his greatness and class. Golf is in need of a new legendary player because there isn't one coming up yet.

Tiger Woods changed the way we think of golf as when he was at his peak no one could touch him. When Tiger leaves the game he grew up playing only true golf fans will remain unless another phenom like Tiger comes along. Only once a lifetime can you follow an athlete with his stature who backed it up with his incredible play.

I live in Ohio, I watched Tiger win twice at Firestone.....magical experiences. Gives me goosebumps to this day.

"I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that." Yeah sure. He's bitter about Tiger's popularity and what he means to golf. Tiger actually transcends golf...he puts all the NFLers and NBAers in the shadows and every other athlete. I love watching him and feel absolutely no guilt about how I feel about Phil Mickelson and the rest of the supporting cast.

Doug Ferguson hits the nail on the head. His commentary is so on point it's chilling; especially at 1:52 -2:05. Golf is at a high point right now and it's awesome!!!

another angle is the golf industry likes Tiger's effect.

I have been watching Golf since I was a toddler ...I have seen every Golfer worth seeing...only I’ve followed without fail...Tiger Woods is one of them in fact he heads the list followed by Arnold Palmer...There is something special about the way Tiger plays Golf which I haven’t seen before him...when he’s on his game it’s captivating you watch and wonder what is he going to do next that’s better than the play before...so I dare not miss a play....when it’s off the fairway in the rough it’s even more exciting to watch because you are expecting something spectacular and he often does not disappoint....this is one ability he has that cannot be taught you either have or you don’t....that’s why I have not missed a game Tiger has played since he was a junior...In my opinion he is the Greatest Player to have played the Game...

What a video this one is and everything tiger did after this , so relevant,,amazing video and I salute to all of you guys who spoke ,, each world weigh a ton because so true it has become,,,

I'm guilty lol. I never even picked up a club until tiger came on the scene. He's the m Jordan of golf and he's back !

Tiger Woods in his prime on Saturday was the most dominant athlete ever. Much more so than Gretkzy.

He's a living legend. Why wouldn't we soak it up?

He won the masters incredibly against the children he inspired and I am sure he will pass jack's record of 18 majors if he is injury free

I agree...everybody wants to see the legend,if hes in 20 th place

last week reminded us all of how good he is.....we almost forgot

Not to take anything away from the other golfers but nobody’s dominated golf like he has. Nobody!! 3 consecutive US junior amateurs, 3 Consecutive US amateurs, and 79 wins plus 14 majors.

The simple fact is that when you watch Tiger win tournaments or Majors (hopefully 1 or 2 in 2019😁) you are literally watching Golf history being created. THATS why he’s so important and in my view the most charismatic sportsman/athlete since Muhammad Ali.

He Made Golf Great Again. MGGA!

Golf popularity as it is was all because of Tiger. It doesn't matter how good other players are, they don't inspire people as much as Tiger does for the sport.

He may not be the first, but he is the Elvis of Golf. Even with a great name.

Absolutely excellent piece!

Whether he catches Jack or not pay attention....they didn't change golf courses because of Jack. Jack didn't make the other golfers richer as Tiger has. In his prime, all the others knew that they were playing for second place...Period!!!! The Tiger Effect was (is) REAL!!!

I think the big problem with keeping interest in golf is to do with the young stars. They're incredible players, but they're so boring. Tiger and Phil just have something special that makes them so appealing. And I don't think it's just the amount of success they've had, because it's been like that for as long as I can remember.

All that equals GREATNESS

Every time I see him in person it gives me goosebumps, my whole body and mind feels weird. Something about this guy,my Lord!

Tiger Woods is to Golf is same as Sachin Tendular is to Cricket......revolutionized the game.

We love watching his golf game, All others are ....

He is just the greatest! PERIOD!!!

If it wasn’t for a tiger woods computer game at least ten of us wouldn’t have gotten into golf and the big money probably would have come along for the sport but him and his presence has helped golf in a big way . He deserves a prize . They give knighthoods in Britain I don’t know the American equivalent but if nick Faldo gets a knighthood tiger deserves something of equal or higher value . He really deserves it . Eighty tournaments fifteen majors and world no 1 for a long time. . Best of all time . Jack was great not forgetting him . But tiger has made the game more popular and some of the shots he’s taken over the years are just remarkable.

I can't wait to tune in again..thank you!

It's the black effect Jordan appeal Obama charisma in one person yes he made mistakes but his level of aura transcends this is tiger....

Holy smoke the last minute of this video is exactly spot on. If Sergio Garcia would of had the same career as Tiger we would be saying the same thing about Sergio!!!!

Bought myself a brand new set of clubs last week because Tiger is back, I'm like ya know what Ima give golf another shot lol.

Yep! I stayed home to watch Tiger play on TV!

Bottom line is that Tiger elevated the entire sport and the guys playing. There used to be guys who still had to work as course pros and other jobs who now only play golf for a living because of Tiger's influence on the game. Enjoy his brilliance while you can, it won't last forever.

You people said so wonderful even before he winning the 80th,,every sentence you guys spoke stand proven,,only had to watch the last winning hole,,,

Goat!

Tiger won the Masters 🏌️ ⛳️

Some people are born great.......Tiger you genius!!

I saw him twice when he was still in his prime, there was more people watching him at the range then other golfers on the course.

They all thought they could deal with the pressure of competing with tiger on Sunday...but they’ll learn it’s not that easy.

Tiger effect also in golf equipment sales!

We watch Tiger because we may see something that we’ve never seen before. It’s the anticipation of his next shot!

He has more majors than McIlroy, Johnson, Spieth, Day and Koepka combined - let alone his PGA count. If he keeps healthy i wouldn't be surprised if he stays in contention into his 50's.

Aaaaaand now he has won a PGA Tour Tournament again. Watch out. It's about to get even more intense. And I love it.

TIGER HAS WORLDWIDE APPEAL. Nobody before had it that BIG. India is a country of just about 1,00,000 golfers but most Indians know about Tiger Woods.

The absolute legendary GOAT, I play golf because I saw a giant poster of "Tiger reading a putt" on the Nike outlet in my city, and I thought: I wanna be that guy. It was such a powerful image it marked my life

He just won a major yesterday!!!

tiger is the king then now and forever

I dont even watch Golf unless Tiger is playing. And if he is winning ,i will watch start to finish.

If he wins again. Oh he won again my friend 😍 east lake, Augusta, zozo. The best to ever do it.

He's not a legend. He's the King.

I will always say Tiger makes the game dramatic it draws you in whether you like it or not.

Masters Champ!! #5 #15 #81

Rory is the only other player in the game who has the same appeal as Tiger and draws people in, or at least or me. Even, hearing Rory Mcilroy's name sends a shiver down my spine. I would have given up on golf if it wasn't for Rory.

Lower left corner at 3:02.

I'm 42 years old, I started playing golf because of Tiger Woods. I'd say the majority of people my age would say the same thing.

This video was made before he was on the leader board at The Open and was 2nd at the PGA. 2019 is going to be NUTS!

I think the younger guys need to become more consistent. It's hard to follow someone like Spieth when he's only in contention 5 or 6 times a year. Tiger in his prime was in contention 25 times a year. People say charisma but that's not the problem. Golf needs people to stand out. While it's good for the game that anyone that plays in these pro events can win, it's not good for fans. Fans want a rivalry or a top guy. Mcilroy or Spieth have a chance if they push forward from now. Both of them can reach double digit majors and they already have good fan bases. They just need to become household names and they can do that by winning.

TIGER is THE GOLF BADSHA 👑.......⛳️🏌🏼‍♂️

Tiger - God of Golf

Come to indonesia tiger....

'They (the other players) make it KINDA interesting' - yeah, that hits it right on the head.