tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17206449.post2164136224465381347..comments2023-11-02T04:49:29.053-04:00Comments on ARMCHAIR GOLF BLOG: Will Mickelson Be Next FedEx Cup Defector?The Armchair Golferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07086916747302169325noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17206449.post-46835750743357004762007-08-27T17:22:00.000-04:002007-08-27T17:22:00.000-04:00I think the majority of the folks are missing the ...I think the majority of the folks are missing the drama that could build here by tiger's absence from the Barclays. First of all, perhaps he and Finchem planned this, because let's say Tiger had of played and won the Barclays, where would the excitement be? It would have been a done deal. He now enters the FEDEX cup race in 4th place. WOW, what drama to see if he can pull this off. Also, think how many players think they might have a chance because Tiger missed first event. This series will be successful because of the drama of Tiger coming from behind to win, and a bunch more players will be thrilled at his decision and will want more than ever to participate. All those who sobbed at him not playing first event, will be even more absorbed with all the hoopla going into the second event, and will be clinging to every shot and every detail for the next three weeks. I can't wait!!!!houditihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14209034306187286688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17206449.post-50868657416091797712007-08-27T14:27:00.000-04:002007-08-27T14:27:00.000-04:00I hear you, but the reality is these guys (Woods, ...I hear you, but the reality is these guys (Woods, Mickelson) are only going to play so many events a year. Tiger, and Phil too, are mostly focused on the majors. I'd be surprised if the commissioner "makes" them play. Even if he tried, I don't know if he could pull it off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17206449.post-65969380539210563182007-08-26T20:45:00.000-04:002007-08-26T20:45:00.000-04:00Wait a minute, they still get paid for the individ...Wait a minute, they still get paid for the individual tournaments, so I take it all back. They all should be playing. There shouldn't be any issue getting enough rest in the three days they travel and play the practice rounds.<BR/><BR/>I would love to do what they're doing, so I'm not all that empathetic.Tom Blogicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063435236501738291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17206449.post-70401215083042737202007-08-26T20:38:00.000-04:002007-08-26T20:38:00.000-04:00Yeah, I unfortunately think it will be Phil next. ...Yeah, I unfortunately think it will be Phil next. I can't really blame Phil or Tiger for not wanting to play that badly, they've got a couple million in the bank just for playing already this year, and the winner of the FedEx Cup doesn't see any money for what, 10 years? That and they have the President's Cup to get ready for, and they don't get paid for that either. When you get paid for placing high and winning tournaments, it's got to be a bummer to play for free.Tom Blogicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063435236501738291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17206449.post-68553404399102768612007-08-24T10:41:00.000-04:002007-08-24T10:41:00.000-04:00As much as I admire the skills of these people, on...As much as I admire the skills of these people, one has to wonder what they would do if they were forced to take a job in the real world, working 10-12 hours a day just to feed their families. I guess perpetual exhaustion is OK for the average person, but if you make your living playing a game, you have to pace yourself carefully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com