Tiger Woods : Top Of The World Of Golf

        One man who has greatly influenced society and the game of golf, is superstar Tiger Woods.  When he joined the PGA tour people jumped on the golf bandwagon in increasing numbers.  Golf has began more popular to the American people.  People from all over the country have gained interest in the game of golf.  Stossel states that the number of golfers went up by seven percent in 1997 alone (2).  Golf has become a high source for weekend entertainment for Americans.  More than six million Americans enjoy watching golf on weekends (Stossel 2).  Not only are people watching the sport, they are reading magazines like Golf, Golf World, Golf Digest and Links.  Also for entertainment there have been movies such as Tin Cup and Happy Gilmore (Stossel 2).

According the author, because of Tiger's one mistake, he lost everything from his endorsements, family, friends and fans. He had spent more than decade perfecting his reputation and just like that it was gone (Ferguson). Tiger Woods's mistakes stand as a reminder that no matter how much temptation there is, one should always think twice before doing something they may regret later on.

Tiger Woods was born with the name Eldrick Woods on December 30, 1975, in Orlando, Florida. Early on, Tiger’s parents, Earl and Kultilda Woods, introduced their only child to the sport he has come to dominate, giving him a sawed-off putter to practice with as soon as he could stand up on his own. At the age of 8, he won the first of six Optimist International Junior World Titles. After perhaps the most remarkable amateur career ever—he won the U.S. Junior Amateur Championships in 1991, 1992, and 1993, and the U.S. Amateur title in 1994, 1995, and 1996—and two years at Stanford University, where he won the NCAA title, Woods turned pro in the summer of 1996.

Imagine the sun bursting through the trees for the first time of the new day, the smell of freshly cut grass still potent to your nose as you tee the ball up for a round of golf in the cool mist of a spring morning. "That is what brings you back every time, the smell of the air, the coolness of the whether and the beautiful surroundings that make every shot enjoyable." (Suess, PI) This is the game of golf in its finest and most exquisite time to many people and many people it has touched in its long history. Golf is a lifestyle and not just games to people that are avid in playing. The game of golf has a history that is rich in technological advances and personal accomplishments, which through time has shown to shape

In thirteen years of golf, Tiger Woods has made over a billion dollars making him the highest paid athlete ever. He has been the highest paid athlete now for five years in a row. We all know that many people in the world watch him play every weekend and admire him, but is the amount of entertainment he provides really worth 128 million dollars a year? Tiger is only one of many professional athletes who are extremely overpaid. “People forget that sports is entertainment,” says Leonard Armato, a sports agent. Although professional athletes provide entertainment for millions of viewers around the world, they are overpaid because the millions of dollars that they make could be distributed more evenly throughout society and go to things of a

He is arguably the one individual in our lifetime that transformed his sport. With his presence, the sport of golf became popular and was no longer a ratings buster on television, and became a sport more young kids wanted to get involved in.

Some of the past great quarterbacks declined in play at the age of 37. As a study by the Boston Globe showed. Players such as Dan Marino, John Elway, and Brett Favre all declined in play. Except for the great Tom Brady, who is still on top of his game at 40.

How often does an athlete come along that changes everything about a sport? Tiger Woods, as he is known by most, popularized the game of golf and was able to reach many youth and grow the game that may have been on the verge of dying. Woods was able to energize what many had known as a boring game and instill excitement and drive that was never seen on a golf course before. Woods hit the golf ball unbelievable distances and dominated the sport in a way that seemed unfair. Tournaments were being won by margins unlike any in history and many golf course designers were required to add something called “Tiger proofing” in an attempt to make the playing field more balanced and even. Eldrick “Tiger” Woods, at an astonishing 19 years old, burst on to the scene at Professional Golf Association events and would change golf forever though exciting and energy filled play, absurd tournament performances, and a presence among all sports unlike anything ever seen before. Tiger Woods began training to become the master golfer he was at a very young age and would experience high levels of success throughout his youth, once turning professional, marketing companies were able to take advantage of the unique opportunity Woods presented, and during his professional years Woods was statistically unlike anything ever seen before. In this paper I will discuss (1) how the different forms of communication propelled young Tiger Woods into the face of golf at an early age, (2) how marketing and

Woods was very embarrassed for himself. It took him a while to finally admit what he had done all by himself. Proctor was the same way; his anger almost got the best of him before he admitted to what he had done. This eventually led to his death. Both of the men wanted to keep their reputations intact, but with everyone knowing what was going on, it was hard. However, today, Tiger Woods has made a huge comeback in the world of golf. He recently had an interview with Charlie Rose, which asked him, “What is your one life regret.” Surprisingly, Woods said his one regret is “not staying at Stanford University for one more year”. (Us Weekly) His cheating scandal was not even in the picture.

They not only have the world class skills but the professional attitude on and off the course. “Spieth’s babyfaced, down-to-earth demeanor and clean cut image,” (Harwell, pg. 3) is what grabs the attention of young aspiring golfers and their parents. An overall good role model, a somewhat better Tiger Woods. Bubba Watson, a two time Masters winner, told Meg Mirshak,” A young guy like that obviously grows the game and gets more people involved. That’s going to get more young kids wanting to come out here. Then later on, they want to compete in the big tournament like Jordan’s doing.” Jordan’s dismissal of fear and high confidence in his skills versus the world’s best is phenomenal motivation for the young juniors, and it shows. 13 year old, Thomas Christensen, stated, “ It just makes me want to try harder and go to the golf course more.” As Under Armour founder, Kevin Plank, put it, “He is like an apple pie with a golf

On the PGA tour, it doesn't matter how fast you are, how much you can bench press, or how high you can jump, so why is it that the tour is dominated by white golfers. In 1997 Tiger Woods won the Masters in his first professional tournament, he also set the course record. Back in the

Fourteen clubs - four wedges, six irons, a rescue, a three wood, a driver, and a putter - this is golf. It is one of the most mentally challenging sports in the world. It can fool beginners who are deceived by its simplicity. Golf is often underestimated by those who have never attempted to play the sport. While it has often been known as a “rich man’s” sport, in recent years this perception has begun to change. There are a number of other generalizations made when talking about golf, yet these are most always from those who have never experienced, played, or followed the game. One should question how a critic with no knowledge of the activity could state whether or not golf should be considered a sport. Golf is a sport, regardless of what any critic has to say. Studies and experimentation, along with the experience itself, reveal all of the athletic aspects that make golf better than most sports.

These quotes make it clear of Tiger Woods’ impact on the game of golf and the

Simply by being famous your life becomes restricted, you cannot behave like “normal people” because you are always being looked at or judged or written about. For tiger this was the case ever since he could remember because at the age of two he was on TV because of his unique golfing talents. Being in his position means a normal personal family problem turns into media fodder.

On the more functional-side, winning is still the primary indicator of how well Tiger is accepted back into society as a whole. One strategy is for Tiger to win for major golf championships: the Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, The Open, and the PGA Championship. Tiger still has his unique name and style also to his advantage. He is amongst many equally talented golf professionals, but few are as well-known as Tiger. The Tiger Woods brand is able to bring value to all stakeholders involved, increasing his added value from both the reputational and function stand point regarding his endorsement companies and team collaborators. Stakeholders and Woods assist each other by reciprocating the benefits of having Tiger as a strong athlete and celebrity, as well as name