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
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ReplyDeletewell 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 !
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.
ReplyDeleteNo offense to Ishikawa but what does Tiger know?
ReplyDeleteWell 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. ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Ft.Liquordale! I hope favorite son Frank has fun celebrating your B'day.
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.
ReplyDeleteHappy 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!
ReplyDeleteLooking for dominating scoring?? Check out what Jiyai Shin is doing out in LA.
ReplyDeleteRE: 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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ReplyDeletevery 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