The Regime Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Tiger Woods may be better known for his off-course antics these days, but his golfing skills Tuesday earned him the Associated Press athlete of the decade honours. Woods posted 64 victories during the last 10 years, including 12 majors. Among his golf exploits during the decade are an amazing 56 PGA Tour victories, earning him 56 of 142 votes by AP member editors. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 The question is will he be remembered for the things he did this decade or will he be remembered for the thing that have come out in the last month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bomba Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) The question is will he be remembered for the things he did this decade or will he be remembered for the thing that have come out in the last month?Is Kobe remembered for winning for rings or for cheating on his wife? The media should forget this garbage already. Edited December 16, 2009 by La Bomba 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Tiger is still going to be remembered for his golfing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Is Kobe remembered for winning for rings or for cheating on his wife? The media should forget this garbage already. I would completely agree he now is remembered for his great play on the court. But you also have to remember that Kobe was no where near the point that Woods is at right now when he was accused. Woods is at a level of popularity right now that Kobe will probably never reach, Woods is the biggest worldwide athlete his news right now is on every television in the world (trust me my family even has indian news channels). So to say that it will just blow away after it is resolved is tough to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bomba Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I would completely agree he now is remembered for his great play on the court. But you also have to remember that Kobe was no where near the point that Woods is at right now when he was accused. Woods is at a level of popularity right now that Kobe will probably never reach, Woods is the biggest worldwide athlete his news right now is on every television in the world (trust me my family even has indian news channels). So to say that it will just blow away after it is resolved is tough to say.I'm not sure about that. If you go to Europe or South America and I bet there are more people that know a basketball player than a golfer. Basketball is the second most popular sport in the world behind soccer. When I go to Spain, not too many people know who Tiger Woods is, nor do they care because golf isn't a big sport at all. I bet most people know who Kobe, LeBron, Christiano Ronaldo, or Messi is than Tiger Woods. No one really cares that much about golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I'm not sure about that. If you go to Europe or South America and I bet there are more people that know a basketball player than a golfer. Basketball is the second most popular sport in the world behind soccer. When I go to Spain, not too many people know who Tiger Woods is, nor do they care because golf isn't a big sport at all. I bet most people know who Kobe, LeBron, Christiano Ronaldo, or Messi is than Tiger Woods. No one really cares that much about golf. Ok.......so are you dening that he is the biggest athlete in the world? lol even if you are it is tough to say that it will just pass off after it has been resolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenneral Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 well, he earned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I was watching TV, and they were saying that if Tiger was white, people wouldn't care as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bomba Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) Ok.......so are you dening that he is the biggest athlete in the world? lol even if you are it is tough to say that it will just pass off after it has been resolved.Yes, guys like Messi, Ronaldo, or Lebron are more known than Tiger Woods. I was watching TV, and they were saying that if Tiger was white, people wouldn't care as much.And I think that's true. He's a minority playing a predominantly white sport and he's good at it. Golf isn't that popular of a sport for Woods to be as followed as he is. Edited December 17, 2009 by La Bomba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Anyone using the race card to sympathize with Tiger Woods is a racist themselves. Race has absolutely nothing to do with any of this. I'm not any more impressed by the fact that he's black playing golf, and his skin color isn't making his infidelity more poorly received... that's ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I think his success alone, his winning record and being the first billionaire athlete (I think) is enough to be named such an honor. Nothing to do with skin in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bomba Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I don't think his credentials are due to his race. I think it's golf's increased popularity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Wolf Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Congrats to him. This is for athlete of the decade, not role model. Damn those writers who took their votes back. It really pisses me off how the media is swirling around Wooods' life. Can we listen to something else? I expect this from ESPN, but CNN and other 24/7 all-around news? Come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Penny Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 I'm not sure about that. If you go to Europe or South America and I bet there are more people that know a basketball player than a golfer. Tiger is 1000x more welll known than Kobe here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 congrats cheetah...err, tiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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