The Masters is the most tightly-controlled golf tournament in the country. Passes are virtually impossible to get; we’re talking thousands of dollars for one round. Augusta National even dictates coverage restrictions to CBS, and CBS goes along with it because it’s such a moneymaker. They won’t stand for Tiger-heckling.
This is the best possible environment for him to come back. He won’t have to deal with a boisterous crowd, and he’s on a course that he’s absolutely humbled in the past.
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I'm not a golfer, but I know a little about sports.
Can Tiger get into game shape after so long a layoff? Thoughts on where he might finish? My guess is that he'll be news, but not a serious threat.
I'd love to see him without an invite this year. That crowd does not want a circus atmosphere and are sans funnybone. Ask Gary McCord what kind of sense of humor they possess.
Given the fact their contract with CBS is year to year, I doubt they ostracize (I almost said "blackball" but realized the terrible pun) him.
The club will command top dollar for the ratings Tiger's return will bring.
My father is a born and bred Augustan who is retired military. He’s sent two badges every year by the Masters (only has to pay $100 for both).
I’m going on Saturday with my older brother and I just might have to boo Tiger.
One year when existing the grounds, I was offered 5,000 for my badge. I couldn’t sell it though because it was Saturday and 2 members of my family were going on Sunday.
Plus, if I was caught selling my badge, my father could have been kicked of the masters’ list. If that had happened, my whole family would have killed me.