Why the Game of Golf No Longer Needs Tiger Woods

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Published: April 5, 2016

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How marvelous is the state of golf as it prepares for the year’s first major on the hallowed grounds of Augusta National? Consider this: There are so many intriguing storylines involving a multitude of stars that it’s barely worth mentioning Tiger Woods won’t be playing at the 80th Masters Tournament.

This is the moment anyone with a financial interest in the sport has forever feared—40-year-old Tiger sitting out the event that has defined the greatest golfer of the last 20 years, with little optimism about seeing him back in top form any time soon after a third back surgery.

And yet Tiger’s absence is essentially irrelevant with so many other potential thrills brewing at the 2016 Masters. Tiger’s no-show isn’t much more newsworthy than Arnold Palmer not making the ceremonial tee shot this year or former champ Fred Couples sitting out for the first time since 1994.

Accordingly, it's time to quit the will-he/won't-he conversation about Tiger. Regardless of whether he wins another major—or even plays in one—Tiger's golfing legacy is monumental and secure. But his only involvement with this year's tournament will be attending the Champions Dinner, and dwelling on his cloudy future just distracts from a new golden age of golf that's unfolding right in front of us, with a key chapter coming this week.

Ignoring Tiger would have been unthinkable in the past, but take a look. Has golf ever been in better shape?

Those who are old enough to have witnessed the glory years of Jack Nicklaus and Palmer might be inclined to say yes, but the wave of young talent that will assault Amen Corner this week casts a mighty dissenting vote.

We still will hear mentions of Tiger this week, but in a new context. On CBS, expect Jim Nantz and Sir Nick Faldo to whisper about which of Tiger’s accomplishments are most likely to get matched.



Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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