Friday

Tiger on Today's Young Guns: "I'd Go Watch Ryo"

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It was boorish question,  but Tiger Woods didn't hesitate to answer it.

Asked who he'd most like to follow among the next generation if he were a fan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the answer came quickly:  "For me personally, I would go watch Ryo"

Tiger then attempted to explain the unique appeal of the Japanese superstar, mentioning basic characteristics like his gentle demeanour and the purity of his putting stroke.



If Tiger's choice surprised you, then welcome to the Ryo Ishikawa phenomenon. The teenager is already a mega-star in his native Japan... and doesn't look like his celebrity will have any trouble going international.

Of course, no one has to convince me of that.
















Photos: AP/via Sulekha.com

9 comments:

  1. .

    well TW's "handlers" have him well prepared for the media

    now if only his swing coach could have him show the same results


    frankD
    ftlauderdale-100 years old today !

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  2. First of all... Happy Birthday Ft. Lauderdale! This weekend should be fun down there. ;) As for Ryo, what's not to like? He's got a great swing and as Tiger mentioned a very effective putting stroke. He'll never have the distance of a Dustin Johnson but he's got the skills to get around that.

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  3. No offense to Ishikawa but what does Tiger know?

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  4. Well Anon, Tiger's been playing the game since he was 2 and has won 14 majors so he just may be able to provide an insight or two. ;)

    Happy Birthday Ft.Liquordale! I hope favorite son Frank has fun celebrating your B'day.

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  5. Well Tiger hit a 68 today so the weekend looks promising at Bay Hill. His frenemy Sergio sees to be right there too. It would be fun to see a Woods/Garcia pairing this weekend, and see if it's any warmer than the last one.

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  6. Happy Birthday frankD. It only feels like 100 because you are going by the number of hours you have been awake more than the average person. Have fun!

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  7. Looking for dominating scoring?? Check out what Jiyai Shin is doing out in LA.

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  8. RE: Jiyai Shin, she's definitely dominating, and I liked the tweet from Brittany Lincicombe: "She played a different course. Don’t tell anyone!” :)

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  9. .

    very funny ducks64,

    but it was ft lauderdale that was 100 years old last friday - not me personally - but something tells me you knew that

    anyway the early heat is on down here so a long hot summer is what i predict, although i won't mention that to anyone still in the grip of cold arctic weather

    plus t-times are easier to get once the migratory "snowbirds" take flight back north

    anyway be well

    frankD
    ftliquordale soFLA

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