Tiger vs. Phil in "The Match." **MERGED**

[lowheel]

everyone is offended by paying 20$ for a match that you don't have to see if you don't want to.

but then again buying three drivers over 500$ in one year is totally reasonable

 

 

youre on a tear today! Well played

[imakaveli]

Sorry The Match, Wishbone Brawl wins.

[LeoLeo99]

I'll be in Vegas and if we can find a viewing party for a good price, we'll be there.

[manku]

https://nypost.com/2018/11/10/the-woods-mickelson-face-off-is-the-sporting-worlds-greatest-con/

 

Pretty much says what most people here feel...

 

BTW, what's to stop these two from making a private side deal like I have in poker tournaments...in other words, lets each take 4mm and play for 1mm?

[Matt J]

I'll be in Vegas and if we can find a viewing party for a good price, we'll be there.

 

Dress up like a celebrity and hire a limo to take you to Shadow Creek. Fake a foreign accent. Report back.

 

 

J/k, have fun in Sin City!

[Matt J]

https://nypost.com/2018/11/10/the-woods-mickelson-face-off-is-the-sporting-worlds-greatest-con/

 

Pretty much says what most people here feel...

 

BTW, what's to stop these two from making a private side deal like I have in poker tournaments...in other words, lets each take 4mm and play for 1mm?

 

Honor?

 

And the fact that neither of them need the money?

[LeoLeo99]

I'll be in Vegas and if we can find a viewing party for a good price, we'll be there.

 

Dress up like a celebrity and hire a limo to take you to Shadow Creek. Fake a foreign accent. Report back.

 

 

J/k, have fun in Sin City!

 

Thanks. My wife is more interested in watching the golf match than me.

[mukster]

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[straightshot7]

<< I don't see why people have to be so negative on it. Why is it so polarizing? Because they are already rich and playing for $9 million that isn't theirs (yet)? That literally describes the PGA Tour. A bunch of rich guys playing for millions every week. >>

 

 

You're overlooking a couple of important points. First of all, every week the PGA Tour stages a legitimate competition, one where victory comes not only with prize money, but the honor of winning, FedEx Cup points, World Ranking points, plus exemptions, along with invites to golf's major events. This faked-up over-the-hill reality TV show offers none of the above so they have to promote it as featuring "trash talk," as if they're going to fire off even ONE interesting jab and potential "side bets" for say, $50,000. (Is Phil promising to bet with his own money or the sponsor's?) One more thing: more than anything else, this fiasco definitely IS NOT "winner take all." Anyone who thinks the loser is going away penniless is positively dreaming. BOTH will receive hefty paydays just for showing up. One more ingredient very much unlike the PGA Tour.

 

But the bottom line is this. Sure, 20 bucks is nothing but it's not the price that's the problem. It's the fact that these two way-past-prime golfers are now trying to dig into our pockets simply to pad their own. It's a cynical cash-grab with zero at stake. And, quite simply, many of us resent that.

 

There are many no-cut events on the PGA Tour where guys get paid "just for showing up" (TOC, all the WGC's, BMW, Tour Championship, CIMB, etc).

 

Also guys often get paid hefty appearances fees to go to certain events. So they literally do indeed get paid just for showing up. Strangely I don't hear anyone crying about that.

 

Here's the beauty of it---you don't have to buy it!

 

If you don't think the show they will put on is worth $20 and your time, then don't buy it! That's the beauty of this mostly free market system.

 

But again, it is funny to me that you hone in on this event to bring out the "cynical cash-grab" argument. You do realize that basically our entire American economy, if you take a negative stance on it, is a cynical cash grab? I mean how many things do you buy that you actually need?

 

There must be some jealousy of the fact that Tiger and Phil can play golf and make this much money.

 

Why don't you resent the endorsement money that guys get every month just for wearing certain products, appearing in commercials, etc. I could go on all day with examples of things that are equally a "cash-grab" or even more of a "cash-grab with zero at stake" that no one ever complains about because they've just accepted it as normal.

 

Are you up in arms about the fact that Tiger has gotten paid $10 million-$80 million a year for the past 22 years just for wearing Nike clothes? I must have missed the thread on that...

[bladehunter]

Do we not think the money will end up donated to charity ? Or am I alone In assuming that?

[imakaveli]

Do we not think the money will end up donated to charity ? Or am I alone In assuming that?

 

You are alone.

[manku]

https://nypost.com/2...s-greatest-con/

 

Pretty much says what most people here feel...

 

BTW, what's to stop these two from making a private side deal like I have in poker tournaments...in other words, lets each take 4mm and play for 1mm?

 

Honor?

 

And the fact that neither of them need the money?

 

Honor?...one guy gave back $1mm+ to the SEC for insider trading profits...don't need to go into Tiger's personal life! I'm not attacking them...but pointing out that these two are flawed human beings like the rest of us. Neither are saints.

 

As for needing the money...as the quote goes, "you can never be too rich or too thin"...

[bscinstnct]

WATCH: Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson hype video should get you fired up

 

https://mobile.twitter.com/golfweek/status/1060578147589111808

 

 

#Lamenessiscoming

[bladehunter]

Do we not think the money will end up donated to charity ? Or am I alone In assuming that?

 

You are alone.

 

lol not surprised... just figured tiger gives it to TGR or some of his shelters....

[straightshot7]

Do we not think the money will end up donated to charity ? Or am I alone In assuming that?

 

You are alone.

 

lol not surprised... just figured tiger gives it to TGR or some of his shelters....

 

Some of their earnings are expect to be donated.

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/golfweek.com/2018/10/25/tiger-phil-match-in-las-vegas-will-help-raise-funds-for-charity/amp/

 

"Mickelson will donate funds to the Children of the 58 Fund and the Las Vegas Shriners. The Children of the 58 is Mickelson’s own foundation that was created to provide scholarships to children of victims of the Las Vegas shooting in 2017.

 

Woods will donate to his own Tiger Woods Foundation, plus other local charities."

[randywildman]

Hope this one flops ! Can you see The Masters thinking PPV might be great for them in the future....Also not buying a $500 driver ever !

[Lottaouts]

I'll be in Vegas and if we can find a viewing party for a good price, we'll be there.

 

Would like to find a viewing party in vegas too. Anybody know of a place to see the match ?

[imakaveli]

Do we not think the money will end up donated to charity ? Or am I alone In assuming that?

 

You are alone.

 

lol not surprised... just figured tiger gives it to TGR or some of his shelters....

 

Sure some will go to their foundations, most probably for tax reasons ;)

[Tim Schoch]

Last night, I saw a promotional commercial for this show with some "trash talk." Let's just say it is very different when someone says "Not happnin', homes," and "It is not happening" with a giggle.

 

Why in heck aren't they playing with hickories or one club or kids clubs or something that can truly showcase their skill, not their intense lack of street cred?

 

Honestly, I do hope it is good. The game needs levity and more fun. I just can't bring myself to watch it, cringing and peeking between my fingers.

[Crashhays]

Anyone watch the 24/7 on HBO? I swear I saw a 760 iron in his bag at the very beginning

[Holy Moses]

"Even with the money, McIlroy is now not interested. “Look, if they had a done it 15 years ago it would have been great,” McIlroy said. “But nowadays, it’s missed the mark a little bit."" https://golfweek.com...il-most-popular

 

Ouch!

[bscinstnct]

"Even with the money, McIlroy is now not interested. “Look, if they had a done it 15 years ago it would have been great,” McIlroy said. “But nowadays, it’s missed the mark a little bit."" https://golfweek.com...il-most-popular

 

Ouch!

 

"I dont blame Rory for not coming to watch. Its hard for him to see the action without standing on a step stool"

 

-Phil & Tiger

[grm24]

"Even with the money, McIlroy is now not interested. “Look, if they had a done it 15 years ago it would have been great,” McIlroy said. “But nowadays, it’s missed the mark a little bit."" https://golfweek.com...il-most-popular

Rory isn't wrong.

[Holy Moses]

"Even with the money, McIlroy is now not interested. “Look, if they had a done it 15 years ago it would have been great,” McIlroy said. “But nowadays, it’s missed the mark a little bit."" https://golfweek.com...il-most-popular

Rory isn't wrong.

 

A few weeks ago he was interested and said he'd buy it. Now he changed his mind. He's better off using that 5 hours to work on his own game anyway.

[grm24]

"Even with the money, McIlroy is now not interested. “Look, if they had a done it 15 years ago it would have been great,” McIlroy said. “But nowadays, it’s missed the mark a little bit."" https://golfweek.com...il-most-popular

Rory isn't wrong.

 

A few weeks ago he was interested and said he'd buy it. Now he changed his mind. He's better off using that 5 hours to work on his own game anyway.

While Rory may or may not need to work on his game per all of the WRX experts his statement quoted above is still 100% correct regardless of his previous comment. Because someone changes their mind about something doesn't mean they are wrong. Ever change your mind about anything? FWIW I'm not a Rory fan on any level but he is correct on the TW/PM match. Interesting how the truth bothers people. <oh well>

[cdnglf]

"Even with the money, McIlroy is now not interested. “Look, if they had a done it 15 years ago it would have been great,” McIlroy said. “But nowadays, it’s missed the mark a little bit."" https://golfweek.com...il-most-popular

Rory isn't wrong.

 

A few weeks ago he was interested and said he'd buy it. Now he changed his mind. He's better off using that 5 hours to work on his own game anyway.

 

... after he saw them at the Ryder Cup?

[bladehunter]

"Even with the money, McIlroy is now not interested. “Look, if they had a done it 15 years ago it would have been great,” McIlroy said. “But nowadays, it’s missed the mark a little bit."" https://golfweek.com...il-most-popular

Rory isn't wrong.

 

A few weeks ago he was interested and said he'd buy it. Now he changed his mind. He's better off using that 5 hours to work on his own game anyway.

 

Very true. He can use the 5 hours practice for sure.

 

Blows my mind he’d make this comment after not just seeing but experiencing the Sunday round at east lake with tiger. He got to taste how that is. And now says “ eh. No big deal. Maybe 15 years ago “. That’s pure hate and jealousy. No other explanation.

[Matt J]

I've decided I must wager $100 on Phil to win. I'd rather see Tiger annihilate FIGJAM. But the wager may be the only way to guarantee I don't sleep through the whole thing. Trytophan and all. Yes, I know that's been debunked, but I don't believe it.

[SMcGavin1]

I'm not exactly pumped to watch this, but I do really hope it is successful. Golf needs an alternative to the PGA Tour and the bland, every week 72 hole stroke play tournaments. I would love to see a series of these matches. Next is Reed vs Spieth? Or Keegan vs Jimenez?

[cdnglf]

"Even with the money, McIlroy is now not interested. "Look, if they had a done it 15 years ago it would have been great," McIlroy said. "But nowadays, it's missed the mark a little bit."" https://golfweek.com...il-most-popular

Rory isn't wrong.

 

A few weeks ago he was interested and said he'd buy it. Now he changed his mind. He's better off using that 5 hours to work on his own game anyway.

 

Very true. He can use the 5 hours practice for sure.

 

Blows my mind he'd make this comment after not just seeing but experiencing the Sunday round at east lake with tiger. He got to taste how that is. And now says " eh. No big deal. Maybe 15 years ago ". That's pure hate and jealousy. No other explanation.

 

Hyberbole much?

 

Rory's not wrong. 10-15 years ago, at least this contrived cash grab would have been #1 vs #2. Today, its more like #8 vs #30.