tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post1096769870653527394..comments2024-03-27T06:15:18.574-04:00Comments on GOLF GIRL'S DIARY: Slow Play Controversy and a Fine for Tiger WoodsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04225531813848577032noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-5338760256233933532009-08-12T10:02:33.716-04:002009-08-12T10:02:33.716-04:00I have mixed feelings about this, Golf Girl. Yes, ...I have mixed feelings about this, Golf Girl. Yes, there need to be rules, but the slow play rule seems to have no real teeth and is sort of subjective. As a golf fan, I'm disappointed that Tiger and Paddy were put on the clock on 16. I don't think Paddy would have made 8 without the clock pressure. But Charles is right, with the pressure on Tiger hit all the right shots and Harrington didn't.The Armchair Golferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07086916747302169325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-83992170650278099952009-08-11T15:46:27.041-04:002009-08-11T15:46:27.041-04:00The funniest thing is that they put him on the clo...The funniest thing is that they put him on the clock and as a result they fell much farther behind than they were before being put on the clock. When they were put on the clock the group ahead of them were finishing out on the green of the same hole, after the dreaded hole the group ahead of them was out on the 18th already. I just don't understand why you put the trail group on the clock when they were two shots behind the group in front of them. Isn't that were they are supposed to be?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426202959542595585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-21699482325386983202009-08-11T14:16:52.363-04:002009-08-11T14:16:52.363-04:00I love playing golf. I'm playing this week.
T...I love playing golf. I'm playing this week.<br /><br />This is a great site you have here. I have a sports blog myself and I would like to exchange links with you. When you get a chance, let me know if this is possible, either by email or a comment on my site. JasonJasonhttp://www.sportssoundoff.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-62286421191589203122009-08-11T10:34:56.881-04:002009-08-11T10:34:56.881-04:00From what I have read, Tiger made a comment to Pad...From what I have read, Tiger made a comment to Padraig at the end of the match saying he was sorry that John got in the way of their battle. Tiger made that comment directly to Padraig. The rule says you cannot critize rulings to any news or media outlet. Tiger never said anything publicly. Also, i think it was wonderful that Tiger acknowleged to Padraig that the ruling got in the way - very gracious and great sportsmanship.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603461742658956311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-38571080925798258652009-08-11T09:19:31.002-04:002009-08-11T09:19:31.002-04:00Via Twitter: "Every player will get timed at ...Via Twitter: "Every player will get timed at some point. Can be stressful. Dealing with it is part of competition just like wind, fast greens, etc." --Stewart Cink.<br /><br />As far as I am concerned, this is much ado about nothing. Woods made the right shots, and that's plural on purpose. He laid up correctly, Harrington didn't. He hit his third correctly (awesomely, actually) and Harrington didn't. With Woods sitting dead to the hole, Harrington then chipped in the water.<br /><br />It was several shots. Not one. Clock or no clock, a fellow trying to close the tournament should have made better strokes.Charles Boyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00672533578474522766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-57132000835506025712009-08-11T09:05:12.490-04:002009-08-11T09:05:12.490-04:00Here's the point that needs to be made. (It...Here's the point that needs to be made. (It's a two-parter).<br /><br />1) The rule is fair, but rarely enforced.<br /><br />2) The PGA Tour admitted they enforced the rule in this particular instance because they were concerned about getting done in time to meet their TV window.<br /><br />Okay, here's the deal. Part 1 makes the Tour's enforcement at any time (especially when two guys are deadlocked for a PGA title) dicey. It's like trying to parent a child with inconsistent punishment. It just makes your job as a parent harder. The PGA needs to start enforcing the rule ALL the time. With regard to Part 2, a playoff with Tiger in it vs. the national news? If you've sold your advertising for a news slot with a low rating point and your advertiser now gets play during a high rating point, do you think he's going to be that upset? I mean who do you think people want to watch more: Tiger in a playoff or some Couric wannabe talking about the national healthcare debate?<br /><br />The PGA Tour and TV executives need to meet over coffee and donuts and have a contingency in place for running over. It never ceases to amaze me how they always go into "Chinese Fire Drill Mode" when there's a conflict. Plan, relax, and count the money. And we all get another hour of Tiger beating some poor soul.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-68721449331493632352009-08-11T08:29:43.342-04:002009-08-11T08:29:43.342-04:00Like Diane said, this match was very close and lik...Like Diane said, this match was very close and likely headed to playoff. It's one thing to put someone on the clock when they're not in contention. But I think considering the circumstances here, it probably shouldn't have been done.<br /><br />Think of it this way. Often the referees in the NFL or NBA will "let the players play a bit rougher" in critical playoff situations. It's been shown time and again that the refs won't blow the whistle on what normally does get the calls when it's a critical game situation. This situation was as close as it gets to that for golf.Roodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13131365820812500880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-3448342961967663452009-08-11T08:26:24.281-04:002009-08-11T08:26:24.281-04:00I agree with Heather, you either have to enforce i...I agree with Heather, you either have to enforce it or you don't. You don't get special dispensation because you're in the last group or your name is Tiger Woods.FTC(SS) ret.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07440598429332548730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-90737051927276531882009-08-11T07:31:11.885-04:002009-08-11T07:31:11.885-04:00I simply don't get it. Why enforce the clock r...I simply don't get it. Why enforce the clock rule then? <br /><br />Enforce or don't enforce, but don't do it selectively.Heather Kerriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479515041675909393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-64170742085065377142009-08-11T07:25:30.634-04:002009-08-11T07:25:30.634-04:00I agree slow play needs to be avoided but putting ...I agree slow play needs to be avoided but putting Woods and Harrington on the clock was ridiculous. Since Harrington won back to back majors last year, it was the match we all wanted to see and with Harrington one ahead with 3 to go, it was going to be a great finish. Shame on Mr Paramor for ruining what was a cracking duel. Sunday evening, 3 holes to go, Tiger was dead right to voice his disapproval...Jameshttp://www.wegetgolf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-73974590109823661262009-08-11T06:30:38.233-04:002009-08-11T06:30:38.233-04:00With a single stroke separating Woods and Harringt...With a single stroke separating Woods and Harrington as they stood on the 16th tee, it's conceivable Paddy would have parred out and Tiger finished with one birdie. Result: Playoff. <br /><br />By allowing only four hours of television time CBS was already at risk of holding up East Coast news. They run over local/national news all the time - think 17 consecutive weeks of 4:00 Eastern NFL games.<br /><br />Whatever the motivations might have been for putting the group on the clock, I don't think protecting the news hour was one of them.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12559875662870187835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-66670077939389721322009-08-10T23:26:17.882-04:002009-08-10T23:26:17.882-04:00Nice final point about Sergio. I think I agree.Nice final point about Sergio. I think I agree.Michael Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10757422314821368376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-38020557893727852362009-08-10T23:04:54.051-04:002009-08-10T23:04:54.051-04:00On one hand- who the heck were TW and Padraig hold...On one hand- who the heck were TW and Padraig holding up besides the East Coast news?? Then again- if discretion is brought in- that could lead to unfairness somewhere along the line. I know- I'm waffling.ducks 64https://www.blogger.com/profile/17389335190149569036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-401904952866627302009-08-10T22:26:17.818-04:002009-08-10T22:26:17.818-04:00Do you believe Tiger actually gave Tim Finchem per...Do you believe Tiger actually gave Tim Finchem permission to fine him? <br /><br />Tim doesn't do too much controversial regarding TW unless he feels safe.Vince Spencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10761454912786879102noreply@blogger.com