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malcolmk14 · 06-04-2009, 03:01 PM

I was just sitting here at work thinking about how lucky we are as sports fans to be able to watch Tiger in his prime. I know he generates a ton of press already, but I just wanted to start a thread to give him his props. He's had such a huge influence on golf today, and even on the sports world in general. So here's the beginning of the Tiger Woods Appreciation Thread. Because in spite of the unbelievable amount of hype already surrounding him, it's still not enough.

Most of the stats I'm about to post are just a result of bored wikipedia browsing by me.

Part I: Who's career has been affected most by Tiger Woods' dominance?

Well, I went through and found out who finished as a runner-up to Tiger during all his tour victories. In instances where there was more than one runner-up, I divided a point among the finishers. Here's what I found.

Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson both would've won four more PGA tournaments, and one more major had it not been for Tiger. That would've put Phil at 40 wins and four majors for his career, and Ernie at 20 wins and 4 majors.

Davis Love III is next on the list, and he would've had four more PGA tour wins. This would've given him 24 career PGA Tour wins and 1 career major.

Vijay Singh would've won 3.33 more tournaments, but no majors putting his total at over 37 PGA tour wins.

Then there's poor Chris DiMarco, who would have 3 more tournament wins and 2 major championships to his name if it weren't for Tiger. His total right now - 3 tournament wins.

These guys have all been affected the most by how good Tiger is, and he's still just entering his prime. By the end of his career, he will have laid out an absolute path of destruction.

06-04-2009, 03:01 PM	#1
malcolmk14 Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Exp:	Tiger Woods Appreciation Thread I was just sitting here at work thinking about how lucky we are as sports fans to be able to watch Tiger in his prime. I know he generates a ton of press already, but I just wanted to start a thread to give him his props. He's had such a huge influence on golf today, and even on the sports world in general. So here's the beginning of the Tiger Woods Appreciation Thread. Because in spite of the unbelievable amount of hype already surrounding him, it's still not enough. Most of the stats I'm about to post are just a result of bored wikipedia browsing by me. Part I: Who's career has been affected most by Tiger Woods' dominance? Well, I went through and found out who finished as a runner-up to Tiger during all his tour victories. In instances where there was more than one runner-up, I divided a point among the finishers. Here's what I found. Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson both would've won four more PGA tournaments, and one more major had it not been for Tiger. That would've put Phil at 40 wins and four majors for his career, and Ernie at 20 wins and 4 majors. Davis Love III is next on the list, and he would've had four more PGA tour wins. This would've given him 24 career PGA Tour wins and 1 career major. Vijay Singh would've won 3.33 more tournaments, but no majors putting his total at over 37 PGA tour wins. Then there's poor Chris DiMarco, who would have 3 more tournament wins and 2 major championships to his name if it weren't for Tiger. His total right now - 3 tournament wins. These guys have all been affected the most by how good Tiger is, and he's still just entering his prime. By the end of his career, he will have laid out an absolute path of destruction.