If anyone even remotely follows golf, then you've heard of the upset at the Masters this past weekend. With Tiger one off the lead after the third round, who expected him to lose? I certainly didn't. And for that reason I didn't bother watching the Masters on Easter Day. I know that most find golf utterly boring, but I feel it is interesting and captivating and truly the hardest sport in the world. However, surely even the faintest of golf fans would suspect Tiger to come out strong and win yet another major championship. Yet, a man who no one has ever heard of comes and surprises the nation as the world's new champion and bearer of the green jacket. I personally feel that such an event is great for the sport, bringing in fresh new faces and excitement to a sport dominated by one man. I think Woods is a great person and I admire what he has accomplished, but with new challenges bring an added element of excitement into the mix, which can truly only help the sport. If an inexperienced Zach Johnson who yahoo quotes as the "normal guy" could win such a prestigious event, it opens up the possiblity for anyone to win. Although one could argue that Tiger made the game interesting by generating thousands of first time spectators and fans of the sport, it can become tedious and repetitive at times to watch him win major after major. This also evens out the playing field, giving others hope as it is the first time that Tiger has lost while being in the final pairing on the last day.
Although, anyone who did watch the Masters this weekend could techincally argue that he did not have confidence in his swing, but why not give others some hope?
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