A generation of golfers (including today’s PGA stars) got into the game because of Tiger. Tiger’s presence generates big $$$ via both in-person spectators and television ratings when he plays in tournaments over the past 20 years.
Nope.
Phil , David (Duval) , Payne , John Daley, Rory , all would have been there regardless
Arnie and Jack still paved the way age wise regardless.
Tom (Watson) to an extent also , nearly winning The Open (British) at his age.