Woods Commits To 2011 Dubai Tourney; Still No Official Commitment To 2010's PGA Tour Playoffs

I wonder what allows him to commit to a 2011 event versus the ones he's playing in a few weeks? I know it's out there, just can't put a finger on what the difference is.

Comments

[Tighthead]

It dovetails with doing yet another site visit for TWD?

[Jim S]

They guaranteed millions in appearance fees and Tiger is a money obsessed, selfish jerk?

[Wisconsin Reader]

Selfish money obsessed jerk? . . . Geez . . . It's his job . . . He plays golf and has a fledgling course design business. . . He also will receive a 7 figure appearance fee. . . Is the recommendation that he instead should spend that week in a retreat with Brit Hume and Tom Watson begging for their forgiveness?

[Jay Townsend]

For once (first time for everything) I agree with Wisconsin Reader :0

[Ky Laffoon's Ghost]

WR is absolutely right. Tiger is just acting in his self interest. Good for him and his family. Kind of like Dick Fuld, Lloyd Blankfein, Jamie Dimon, Ken Lewis, John Thain, Joseph Cassano, Nothing to see here, move along.

[pt]

he'll need the money after the divorce...

[BenSeattle]

<< Geez . . . It's his job . . . He plays golf and has a fledgling course design business. . . He also will receive a 7 figure appearance fee. . . Is the recommendation that he instead should spend that week in a retreat with Brit Hume and Tom Watson begging for their forgiveness? >>

Let me explain the point you're missing. TWoods commited to an event in the Middle East ONLY because he'll be paid an apperance fee. His almighty pursuit of "the only tournaments that mean anything" -- the four majors -- can always sit alongside those who are willing to pony up. (Yeah: to "feed his family," that's right.) Meanwhile, His Holy Arrogance can't be bothered to commit even a few weeks in advance to U.S. tournaments so that they might have the opportunity to promote the event and sell a few more tickets -- even though he KNOWS he'll be playing in said U.S. tourney.

Just one more example of this classic "me first, me ONLY" athlete who I now enjoy watching as he experiences the trials of frustration endured by every golfer since Mary Queen of Scots. TWoods isn't quite dead and gone but name me a professional in history who began putting BETTER after the age of 35?

[GeorgeM]

Instead of looking at the Dubai event from Woods' perspective, consider the event organizers.
They apparently believe the investment in Woods is worth the cost.
However, to obtain maximum benefit his appearance needs to be publicized in advance.
Therefore, a condition of Woods receiving appearance money is his agreement to make his appearance public knowledge.

If PGAT events want similar treatment they need to also offer appearance money.
(My preference would be for the ET to ban it.)

[jjshaka]

As much as I dislike Mr.Woods, I must admit to loving the scenario where he tells little Timmy to stuff his fake little FedEx drama and fleeces the dupes in Dubai.

[FWIW]

Why are we even discussing this? As of right now (before the conclusion of the Greenbrier event), Tiger ranks 107th in the FedEx points and projected to fall to 112th. So he's currently eligible for only the first event. I'd say committing to play any of them -- much less all of them -- would be a bit premature.

[Buffett]

It's good to see Arab money flowing back.

[Jay Townsend]

Buffet

"Back" where. Most if it will be headed to Sweden

[Oliver Chettle]

All the top Americans should play outside their own country more often, but TW is not the one I would want to see.

[GolfFan]

At least we won't have him to kick around at the Ryder Cup