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 Rob Lyon (left) and Eric Marson are the founders of Southland Golf (PHOTO: Challenge Roddie). Well, the Cypress native is in the news again as we write this Founders’ Note in mid-August: This time, it’s about whether Corey Pavin will choose him as a captain’s pick for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, which squares off against a European contingent in Wales October 1-3. We have nothing but respect for Pavin, and not just because he’s an Oxnard native and former member of the UCLA men’s golf team. He’s won a U.S. Open and played on three Ryder Cup squads. But we also feel that if Pavin does not choose Woods with one of his captain’s picks, he’ll be doing the game — and his team — a disservice. Consider this: For most of the past decade, Tiger Woods has been the No. 1 golfer in the world. He’s the best player of our generation and arguably the best golfer ever to compete on the PGA Tour. It’s not like Woods has fallen off the map. Even though he’s played far fewer events than his contemporaries, he still finished 12th on the Ryder Cup points list and still knows how to rise to the occasion, finishing tied for fourth at both the Masters and U.S. Open this year. And even if 2010 has been an off year, should he really be penalized for a rough patch? Absolutely not. Seriously, if Bruce Springsteen releases a less-than-stellar album, does that mean he doesn’t get invited to play the Rock ’n’ roll Hall of Fame concert? Of course not. While there have been reports in years past that Woods is a bit standoffish with his teammates, wouldn’t it be great if in the year of his great discontent that this Ryder Cup is where he truly bonded with his teammates, restored his game and played a key part in the U.S. defending its crown on foreign soil? A captain’s job is to marshal the best resources at his disposal and assemble the best possible squad. No, we don’t condone what Woods did off the golf course, but that’s his journey, and the fact his life has been scrutinized in so many quarters makes us think he’s already paid the public price for private transgressions. But when it comes to the area of his life between the first tee and the 18th green, there isn’t another golfer in the world that we’d rather have playing on our team. |
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I agree. Tiger will keep the US fans interested in the results of this year's Ryder Cup and we all hope for him to have a few breakout rounds. I think his consentration will be right on as he fights for a US victory. My best wishes go out to Tiger, Cory and the rest of the US Team. Go Red, White & Blue!
| Comment at 9/2/2010 |
Tiger Woods Ryder Cup record is nothing spectacular and this goes with his inability to be a team player Furthermore, he has exhibited less than acceptable behavior in his personal life. The United States needs to be represented by people who like Caesar's wife are beyond reproach. For years Golfers could maintain that their sport was above the shenanigans found in the NBA and NFL... but no more..... Thank you Tiger!
| Comment at 9/7/2010 |
Amen Brother!!!
| Comment at 9/11/2010 |
