The Tiger Woods Show

I turned on Sports Center this morning and was surprised to find out that I had not been watching the first round of the Masters yesterday. No, I had been watching the Tiger Woods show.

The first five minutes of Sports Center was all about Tiger Woods.

No, I had to wait five full minutes of Tiger making some good shots and of course throwing his golf clubs when he didn't before we got to see the real golfers in action.

How can the media ignore two of the really great golf stories in favor of the lust life of Tiger Woods?

For starters Fred Couples, the best golfer on the Champions Tour firing a 6 under 66 to take the lead after Thursday's play.



If the great golf of a 50 year old is not "special enough" how about the play of a 60 year old golf legend. Tom Watson shot a 5 under 67 finish one behind Couples.

Another great story from Thursday play features K.J. Choi. Choi, had to endure the Tiger Circus for 18 holes. While media dedicated its cameras and coverage to Choi's playing partner, Woods, K.J. shot a brilliant -5 under round.

Another story the media ignored in favor of Tiger was that of all-round nice guy Phil Mickelson. He too, played better golf than Woods shooting an opening round 67.

How about Match Play Champ Ian Poulter? He is in the mix with a -4 and could be a real threat on Sunday.

A note to ESPN, CBS and the Golf Channel, cover the golfers, not the soap opera. Let Tiger find his forgiveness and healing elsewhere.