I am a Tiger Woods fan. No, in fact I heart Tiger Woods. Now that is quite a big statement coming from a South African. Let me explain. Ernie Els is a national treasure and one of the most loved sportsmen in this country and I heart Ernie Els too. He is the man here in SA. Tiger has beaten our own Ernie Els more times than we care to remember. He has broken SA hearts too many times to mention. Ernie has a host of runners up finishes in Major Championships and the most of those are due to a certain Mr Woods.
Yet, Tiger Woods is one of my, and all my friends for that matter, favourite sportsmen. He is awesome. The best golfer to ever grace the planet. Simple as that.
So what did I see on Sport Centre this morning? Tiger the caddy. Tiger was the prize in a competition sponsored by Buick called "Tee off with Tiger". Now Buick is one of Tiger`s main sponsors, so it is understandable that he would lend his support. So now you have the world greatest sportsman, caddying for weekend golfer like myself. What does the worlds best do? Sit back and take the obvious adoration that would come his way. Walk around with the swagger of someone who is the best in the business? No, this is what Tiger does and that is why he is a true great.
Hopping from a cart, Woods walked up to 59-year-old John Abel, doffed his cap and extended his right hand. "Hey, I hear you're looking for a caddie. I'm Tiger Woods — pleased to meet you."
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That's too cool. It says something positive about Tiger's humility.
I like the picture too.
Good post, Francois.
I did not know that about Tiger. Very neat.
Can you imagine being Jon Abel? My golf game stinks as it is -- I can only imagine how I'd play with Tiger looking on!
I like Tiger as well, and along with many other people, only care to watch golf on TV when he is playing (well, I also enjoy watching my fellow Hilltopper Kenny Perry).
I think I would of been too awe struck to continue with my golf game. There is no way I could play a shot with Tiger judging my swing or club selection, the way I line up or anything I do that remotely resembles golf(which is not much)!
David, Heather, Darryl & Mark it looks like Tiger is just about everybody`s hero and rightly so. The man is THE MAN!
Darryl, did you get to see the Ryder Cup, seeing that it was in your neck of the woods ( he he pardon the pun :) )?
I have to agree with Mark and Darryl. My golf game would fall to pieces if I have to have Tiger in the vicinity.
I think I would have been to awestruck to have actually hit the ball.
Hello ordinarylife! Thanks for popping in. I have to agree with you, I would not have been at my best with Tiger looking over my shoulder. In fact I would`ve been worse than normal! It`s like taking a freekick with Beckham or Christiano Ronaldo looking on or playing tennis against Federer.
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