You've Been Warned Files: NFL Style First Tee Intros

Jeff Babineau, writing about Kapalua instructor and Hyundai Tournament of Champions first tee announcer Jerry King, warns us of this potential boondoggle:

But there will be a new twist on Friday for the opening round of the season: players actually will do their own introductions, NFL style. As he stands on the tee, each player will be shown on a big video board giving his name, hometown and the 2012 tournament/tournaments he captured.

Unclear is if these are taped intros, then this won't be a big deal. But if the player is supposed to do this live, then get in the zone to play golf? That would be weird.

Comments

[tlavin]

I'm sure all 300 patrons in attendance will be all fired up.

[ol Harv]

I realize I'm getting older but the traditions of golf are the things that seperate golf from other sports. I can see this at maybe one event in Arizona, but it should not be the norm.

[Mark B]

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the players in Group 25:"

"John Doe, Orlando, Oklahoma State."

"Jim Doe, Orlando, Oklahoma State."

"Jeff Doe, Orlando, Oklahoma State."

[Rob]

No doubt with "Jock Jams" blaring from the loudspeakers.

[thebigdad]

Non-news. Matters not. PGA tour is fast becoming superfluous. Champions Tour already is. It is a world game now and FAR too much money out there for whacking a ball with a stick. Love the game but am beginning to loathe the way it is trying to appeal to NASCAR fans. May have to go back to checkers for simple enjoyment.

[JRP]

It has to be pretaped. Has to be...right?

[digsouth]

This is sad.

[OWGR Fan]

Is this a PGA Tour grow the game initiative?

[Robert Matre]

Fog machine?

[Press Agent]

yes, and strobe lights.
Next step: half naked girls dancing in cages rolled out on the back of flatbed trucks. Bubba will be able to handle it, but not sure about the other players.

[chicago pt]

how do you spell awkward?

[smails]

Nothing will ever top the Yankee Stadium intro music for Wade Boggs when he was playing for the Red Sox---Fat Bottomed Girls