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Golf
- Thread starter Michael
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Just watched Jason Day lose by 1....commentators said they were playin on paspalan 
...........Day hit a drive up the last they said was 400yards
...........Day hit a drive up the last they said was 400yards
If he can control his attitude (bit of an ego apparently), then he has all the tools to be the next big thing from Australia. Huge amount of talent.
Watched the entire CA Champs from Miami. One thing was obvious: here comes Tiger..........
Watched the entire CA Champs from Miami. One thing was obvious: here comes Tiger..........
Tiger Woods comes to Melbourne; costing taxpayers $1.5m
Michael Warner ¦ March 19, 2009 12:00am
EXCLUSIVE: TIGER Woods is coming to Melbourne in a $3 million deal - with Victorian taxpayers chipping in for half the bill.
The world's No. 1 golfer will play in the Australian Masters at Kingston Heath in November.
Premier John Brumby last night confirmed the coup, which will infuriate a NSW Government that is desperately trying to dethrone Melbourne as the nation's sporting capital.
"We are delighted Tiger Woods has chosen to come to Melbourne, further cementing our position as the major events capital of the world," he said.
Mr Brumby said the Woods visit would generate $19 million in economic benefits to the state, easily covering the $3 million appearance fee.
The price tag - Woods's standard non-US fee - is about 10 times greater than the tournament's first prize of $270,000.
Event owner IMG is believed to have signed two major sponsors to help finance the four-day tournament at Kingston Heath, in Cheltenham.
But at least half the bill will be paid by Victorians.
In 2001, Woods was paid about $4 million to play in the New Zealand Open, sparking controversy over whether he was worth the money. He failed to win the tournament.
Woods, 33, returned to competitive golf in the US this month after an eight-month layoff from knee surgery.
He has won 14 majors - four shy of Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 - and is considered the game's greatest player.
IMG is hoping Woods' presence will lure a string of other big international and Australian names to Melbourne.
The NSW Government was chasing Woods to play the Australian Open in Sydney and is believed to be devastated at missing out.
The coup was brokered by the Victorian Major Events Company, which spent the past 12 months lobbying Woods' US management.
Sources said a personal letter from Mr Brumby delivered to Woods at last year's British Open was a key to sealing the deal.
The Brumby Government already is the chief backer of the Masters after stepping in to fund last year's event.
The event's TV broadcast rights, yet to be sold, also are expected to fetch record amounts on the back of Tigermania.
It will be Woods' third trip to Melbourne.
He has played in tournaments at Royal Melbourne and Huntingdale, and is believed to be excited about taking on Kingston Heath.
"Some of the great golf courses in the world are right down there in Melbourne, that sand belt," Woods has said.
Mr Brumby said the economic benefits of Woods' signing would far outweigh the costs.
"Tiger's visit will boost tourism, create jobs for Victorians and beam Melbourne to millions of people through a worldwide television audience," he said.
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Michael Warner ¦ March 19, 2009 12:00am
EXCLUSIVE: TIGER Woods is coming to Melbourne in a $3 million deal - with Victorian taxpayers chipping in for half the bill.
The world's No. 1 golfer will play in the Australian Masters at Kingston Heath in November.
Premier John Brumby last night confirmed the coup, which will infuriate a NSW Government that is desperately trying to dethrone Melbourne as the nation's sporting capital.
"We are delighted Tiger Woods has chosen to come to Melbourne, further cementing our position as the major events capital of the world," he said.
Mr Brumby said the Woods visit would generate $19 million in economic benefits to the state, easily covering the $3 million appearance fee.
The price tag - Woods's standard non-US fee - is about 10 times greater than the tournament's first prize of $270,000.
Event owner IMG is believed to have signed two major sponsors to help finance the four-day tournament at Kingston Heath, in Cheltenham.
But at least half the bill will be paid by Victorians.
In 2001, Woods was paid about $4 million to play in the New Zealand Open, sparking controversy over whether he was worth the money. He failed to win the tournament.
Woods, 33, returned to competitive golf in the US this month after an eight-month layoff from knee surgery.
He has won 14 majors - four shy of Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 - and is considered the game's greatest player.
IMG is hoping Woods' presence will lure a string of other big international and Australian names to Melbourne.
The NSW Government was chasing Woods to play the Australian Open in Sydney and is believed to be devastated at missing out.
The coup was brokered by the Victorian Major Events Company, which spent the past 12 months lobbying Woods' US management.
Sources said a personal letter from Mr Brumby delivered to Woods at last year's British Open was a key to sealing the deal.
The Brumby Government already is the chief backer of the Masters after stepping in to fund last year's event.
The event's TV broadcast rights, yet to be sold, also are expected to fetch record amounts on the back of Tigermania.
It will be Woods' third trip to Melbourne.
He has played in tournaments at Royal Melbourne and Huntingdale, and is believed to be excited about taking on Kingston Heath.
"Some of the great golf courses in the world are right down there in Melbourne, that sand belt," Woods has said.
Mr Brumby said the economic benefits of Woods' signing would far outweigh the costs.
"Tiger's visit will boost tourism, create jobs for Victorians and beam Melbourne to millions of people through a worldwide television audience," he said.
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Freezer said:
Tiger Woods' visit will 'boost tourism'...'create jobs'..........please give up your day job Dumby.
They had a guy on SEN from New Zealand who had brought Tiger Woods out to NZ shortly after the September 11 attacks. He was saying hopefully we don't make the mistake of getting the ticketing wrong like they did.
Apparently the tournament the year before in NZ sold weekly passes for $20.50. When Tiger Woods came out the next year they were selling them for $225. Just a wee price hike!
Apparently the tournament the year before in NZ sold weekly passes for $20.50. When Tiger Woods came out the next year they were selling them for $225. Just a wee price hike!
Yeah, was speaking to Woodsie again the other night. Bloody annoying always ringing me at 3am to ask questions about his swing. “Yes Wooodsie........that’s right Woodsie........keep your head down Woodsie.......yes much better Woodsie.....that’s it.......you’re getting there......stick at it......”
Anyway, he says he’s excited about coming out to Melbourne. Expect he’ll want me to put him up at my place whilst he’s here. He can be hard work sometimes Woodsie.
Anyway, he says he’s excited about coming out to Melbourne. Expect he’ll want me to put him up at my place whilst he’s here. He can be hard work sometimes Woodsie.
Good win by Goosen.
Had a dream putter all week.
Stricker had his chance, bogeying the final two. Goggin in the mix.
Bring on the Masters.
Had a dream putter all week.
Stricker had his chance, bogeying the final two. Goggin in the mix.
Bring on the Masters.
