by PerryGolf Staff on October 6, 2011
Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf this weekend at the Fry’s.com Open in California. Having not qualified for the Fedex playoffs, it has been 7 weeks since Woods’ last competitive round when he missed the cut at the PGA Championship.
He returns this week having slipped out of the world’s top 50 for the first time since 1996; although he does have renewed hope, as it has been widely reported that he shot 62 last week at his new home course, Medalist in Florida, which included a fantastic back nine of 29. Whether this form can be carried into tournament play, and eventually into the Presidents Cup, remains to be seen…but at least it’s some positive news about the most famous man in golf…arguably the first we’ve heard about him in 2 years.
by PerryGolf Staff on July 6, 2011
Tiger Woods has pulled out the Open Championship at Royal St George’s as he continues to struggle to recover from the knee injury he sustained at this years US Masters. The news will come as a big blow to the event, the organisers and fans alike. In a statement, Woods said: “Unfortunately, I’ve been advised that I should not play in The Open Championship. As I stated at the AT&T National, I am only going to come back when I’m 100 per cent ready. I do not want to risk further injury. That’s different for me, but I’m being smarter this time. I’m very disappointed, and want to express my regrets to the fans at The Open Championship.”
by PerryGolf Staff on December 3, 2010
After more than 5 years dominating the world rankings, Tiger Woods has at last been toppled from the number one position by England’s Lee Westwood. There is no question that Tiger’s ‘off course’ issues have affected his decline in form, but it was still no mean feat on Westwood’s behalf as Tiger was so far ahead in the rankings. I personally think that Westwood’s consistency over the last couple of years, especially in the Majors, has vindicated his position at the top of the rankings and I think that it’s refreshing for the game.
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by PerryGolf Staff on June 18, 2010
Tiger Woods with the Claret Jug
It can only be good news for St. Andrews that Tiger Woods has confirmed his entry into this year’s Open Championship. Tiger will be trying to win the Claret Jug for the third time; the first player ever to do so. Always a crowd-puller, this year he is sure to add even more interest to the event…and I for one will be watching!
By Yvonne Shaw. Yvonne has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.
by Gordon Dalgleish on January 19, 2010
I had earlier written about my thoughts on Tiger’s impact on golf travel but the question keeps arising. I think the impact on sports marketing in general will be significant. For a moment, reflect back on the marketing programs of two companies; Accenture and Titleist.
by Gordon Dalgleish on December 31, 2009
Recently I have been asked a number of times by different friends and contacts the impact that the Tiger situation will have on golf travel. Possibly I am not insightful enough to appreciate the nuance of it all but with respect to international golf travel, I foresee little impact. Curiously a number of friends who are Club golf professionals have indicated that members have said to them that spouses have begun to question proposed trips to Las Vegas. Right or wrong, Las Vegas seems to have drawn another bad hand in golf circles after the beating it took at the hands of the President Obama earlier this year.
