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Dec 16th, 2009 at 2:26pm

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Even after a shocking sex scandal that tarnished Tiger Woods, it was tough to ignore what he achieved on the golf course.

He won 64 times around the world, including 12 majors, and hoisted a trophy on every continent golf is played. He lost only one time with the lead going into the final round. His 56 PGA Tour victories in one incomparable decade were more than anyone except four of golf's greatest players won in their careers ...

Lance Armstrong, a cancer survivor who won the Tour de France six times this decade, finished second with 33 votes. He was followed by Roger Federer, who won more Grand Slam singles titles than any other man, with 25 votes.

Record-setting Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps came in fourth with 13 votes, followed by New England quarterback Tom Brady (6) and sprinter Usain Bolt (4) ...
 
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Reply #1 - Dec 16th, 2009 at 7:21pm

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Congrats to Tiger  Cheesy

I dont possibly see what his outside life has to do with how great of an athlete he is...? But of course they bring it up. Media just cant get off the subject  Wink
 
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Reply #2 - Dec 17th, 2009 at 5:15am

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I'm sorry but with everything thats gone on in his personal life lately, this probably shouldn't have gone to him.
Also looking at the list of people, it doesn't look too much like they've bothered to do any research, mostly american sports stars and two big names from a recent olympic event. Tom Brady being ahead of Usain Bolt further harms the validity of this thing.
 
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Reply #3 - Dec 17th, 2009 at 10:41am

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Doesn't sexual athlete count???  Roll Eyes Grin
 
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Reply #4 - Dec 17th, 2009 at 10:45am

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Craig. wrote on Dec 17th, 2009 at 5:15am:
I'm sorry but with everything thats gone on in his personal life lately, this probably shouldn't have gone to him.

Why does his outside life conflict whith how great of an Athlete he is.

Have you ever seen what Tiger does? He's amazing this award hands down should go to him. Just because he has a sexual life without his wife doesnt mean he isnt the Athlete of the Decade. I dont even see how someone like Tom Brady could be in on this award.
 
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Reply #5 - Dec 17th, 2009 at 12:39pm

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Sorry but a golfer isn't an athlete. An athlete is someone pushing themselves to the physical limit.
Frankly I've noticed a lot of this sort of thing, I mean take the World Series, how many countries participate? Roll Eyes
 
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Reply #6 - Dec 17th, 2009 at 4:50pm

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tcco94 wrote on Dec 17th, 2009 at 10:45am:
Craig. wrote on Dec 17th, 2009 at 5:15am:
I'm sorry but with everything thats gone on in his personal life lately, this probably shouldn't have gone to him.

Why does his outside life conflict whith how great of an Athlete he is.

Have you ever seen what Tiger does? He's amazing this award hands down should go to him. Just because he has a sexual life without his wife doesnt mean he isnt the Athlete of the Decade. I dont even see how someone like Tom Brady could be in on this award.


Because right now it is rewarding a man who is clearly in a position where by he doesn't deserved to be rewarded.
He's a great golfer, the best to ever play the game. But at the same time, he built himself up as a wholesome family man, he has shattered that image with his recent exploits, and it gets worse day after day.

And while not wanting to get attacked by the golf fans. But I am in total agreement with Mark. No question golf takes a lot of talent and practice. But guys like Armstrong, phelps, even Brady. These guys push themselves to the limit and in many cases beyond to get to where they are. That is an athlete.
 
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Reply #7 - Dec 17th, 2009 at 11:12pm

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Well im sure they werent really planning on giving this award out right after this. Why take a title from an athlete because of something he did OUTSIDE of the sport that has nothing to do with the sport.

We can all argue what is a sport and not. Golf sure wont go down as any physical sport...but to say he's not an athlete is pretty stupid in my opinion. If you think about it, hitting a golf ball into a hole is really nothing, but whats the difference from kicking a ball into a net, shooting a puck into a net, throwing a ball into a net, throwing a ball to a player in a special "zone"? If you knew what professional golfers actually do outside of golf such as Tiger Woods they do alot of working out and pushing themselves.

Have you ever seen the muscles on Tiger? When you hear that he can bench press 300 that isnt something anyone can do, and teeing up a ball and hitting it 300 yards or more isnt either. Just because they dont run, and exersise like a normal sport doesnt mean they push themselves. Ever seen when Tiger won the U.S. Open in 2008? Look how hard he pushed himself. I mean compare a sport like skiing to cross country? Or sledding? Hows that an olympic sport all they do is sit in there sled and turn?

Its pretty foolish to say that he isnt an athlete. Roll Eyes Just my thought on what sports are?
 
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So if someone is good at Tiddly Winks then they're an athlete? How about darts? Those blokes are so fat they have their own gravitational field but you could argue they are athletes...
 
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Reply #9 - Dec 18th, 2009 at 7:33am

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well i think that his personal life shouldnt interfear with his profesional life.... but that just me.

the word Athlete can be thrown around alot but really i think its someone who are the best at what they do in sporting...be it golf, Nascar, F1, Baseball, AFL ect. Tiger is AMAZING and the best at what he does and should be rewarded no matter what.

I think there making a huge deal over something that noone really cares about..many men have affairs but do you see them on the news...i dont think so...anyway enough of me Grin
 
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ozzy72 wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 6:43am:
So if someone is good at Tiddly Winks then they're an athlete? How about darts? Those blokes are so fat they have their own gravitational field but you could argue they are athletes...

Darts can go down as a sport? Maybe not an athletic one but im pretty sure people dont go around saying I play darts, im an athlete.

Its not about how much exersise you do, its about what your doing. I mean honestly I think golf is more athletic than racing...? How do you call that a sport, I guess everyones an athlete for driving there car then..? Cool

Golf has been going down as a sport for MANY years? I dont see how someone can say that a golfer isnt an Athlete? Tigers been winning awards for best male athlete so many years by ESPN and other people to. Golfers sweat to? Does that consider them an athlete now?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBrIV_L80vg

Everyone pretty much knows he's an amazing athlete...and that video has some comedy to it.  Grin
 
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The point is, do golfers consider themselves athletes? I would say not.
 
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Reply #12 - Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:02pm

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Hagar wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:01pm:
The point is, do golfers consider themselves athletes? I would say not.

How can they not consider themselves athletes when they are being nominated for best athlete of the year, best athlete of the decade..? Huh Roll Eyes
 
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Reply #13 - Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:03pm

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tcco94 wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:02pm:
Hagar wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:01pm:
The point is, do golfers consider themselves athletes? I would say not.

How can they not consider themselves athletes when they are being nominated for best athlete of the year, best athlete of the decade..? Huh Roll Eyes

I didn't know they had any say in the matter. Wink
 
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Hagar wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:03pm:
tcco94 wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:02pm:
Hagar wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:01pm:
The point is, do golfers consider themselves athletes? I would say not.

How can they not consider themselves athletes when they are being nominated for best athlete of the year, best athlete of the decade..? Huh Roll Eyes

I didn't know they had any say in the matter. Wink

Everyones entitled to there opinion Wink I dont think it makes any sense to argue that he shouldnt win an award because he isnt considered an athlete when they just awarded him for being the best athlete of the decade?
 
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tcco94 wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:07pm:
Hagar wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:03pm:
tcco94 wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:02pm:
Hagar wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:01pm:
The point is, do golfers consider themselves athletes? I would say not.

How can they not consider themselves athletes when they are being nominated for best athlete of the year, best athlete of the decade..? Huh Roll Eyes

I didn't know they had any say in the matter. Wink

Everyones entitled to there opinion Wink I dont think it makes any sense to argue that he shouldnt win an award because he isnt considered an athlete when they just awarded him for being the best athlete of the decade?

Well, if someone decided to give me an award as best athlete of the decade I'm not likely to turn it down am I? Wink
 
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Reply #16 - Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:18pm

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Hagar wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:11pm:
tcco94 wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:07pm:
Hagar wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:03pm:
tcco94 wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:02pm:
Hagar wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:01pm:
The point is, do golfers consider themselves athletes? I would say not.

How can they not consider themselves athletes when they are being nominated for best athlete of the year, best athlete of the decade..? Huh Roll Eyes

I didn't know they had any say in the matter. Wink

Everyones entitled to there opinion Wink I dont think it makes any sense to argue that he shouldnt win an award because he isnt considered an athlete when they just awarded him for being the best athlete of the decade?

Well, if someone decided to give me an award as best athlete of the decade I'm not likely to turn it down am I? Wink

If you excel in a sport like Tiger Woods does, it would be pure stupidity to ever turn down an award like that.
 
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tcco94 wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:18pm:
Hagar wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:11pm:
tcco94 wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:07pm:
Hagar wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:03pm:
tcco94 wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:02pm:
Hagar wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:01pm:
The point is, do golfers consider themselves athletes? I would say not.

How can they not consider themselves athletes when they are being nominated for best athlete of the year, best athlete of the decade..? Huh Roll Eyes

I didn't know they had any say in the matter. Wink

Everyones entitled to there opinion Wink I dont think it makes any sense to argue that he shouldnt win an award because he isnt considered an athlete when they just awarded him for being the best athlete of the decade?

Well, if someone decided to give me an award as best athlete of the decade I'm not likely to turn it down am I? Wink

If you excel in a sport like Tiger Woods does, it would be pure stupidity to ever turn down an award like that.

I was actually talking about me & nobody has ever been silly enough to mistake me for an athlete.

Just trying to illustrate a point. I'll get my coat. Wink
 
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Its not about how much exersise you do, its about what your doing. I mean honestly I think golf is more athletic than racing...? How do you call that a sport, I guess everyones an athlete for driving there car then..?

Depends on what sort of racing your on about.
Maybe some club events.
But you take F1. It is a known thing, a fit and healthy person off the street can on average take 5 to 8 laps in an F1 car before their neck gives out and the exhuastion and strain in it means they cant hold their head up. An unfit unprepaired person, 2 laps. Nascar/indy car, the exact same. Then take into account the heat. All the above, on a cool day the cockpit temps are above 100*s/ 45*s C. Add in 3 layers of fireproof nomex, your cooking like a chicken. Move to hot and humid area's like Malaysia where its then upwards of 120*s with 85% humidity in the cockpit and your turned into a vegetable. 2 hours of racing in that, where your taking corners at 120mph+ experiencing 4 to 5g and losing up to 5kg in body weight in a race. I'm sorry but the whole idea racing drivers aren't athletes is rubbish. Most F1 drivers are spending their free time running tri-athlons and marathons. These guys make even regular athletes look out of shape at times.
 
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Craig. wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 4:40pm:
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Its not about how much exersise you do, its about what your doing. I mean honestly I think golf is more athletic than racing...? How do you call that a sport, I guess everyones an athlete for driving there car then..?

Depends on what sort of racing your on about.
Maybe some club events.
But you take F1. It is a known thing, a fit and healthy person off the street can on average take 5 to 8 laps in an F1 car before their neck gives out and the exhuastion and strain in it means they cant hold their head up. An unfit unprepaired person, 2 laps. Nascar/indy car, the exact same. Then take into account the heat. All the above, on a cool day the cockpit temps are above 100*s/ 45*s C. Add in 3 layers of fireproof nomex, your cooking like a chicken. Move to hot and humid area's like Malaysia where its then upwards of 120*s with 85% humidity in the cockpit and your turned into a vegetable. 2 hours of racing in that, where your taking corners at 120mph+ experiencing 4 to 5g and losing up to 5kg in body weight in a race. I'm sorry but the whole idea racing drivers aren't athletes is rubbish. Most F1 drivers are spending their free time running tri-athlons and marathons. These guys make even regular athletes look out of shape at times.

Perfect example of why we all have our own opinion.. Wink

I consider it a sport, I consider NASCAR a sport also, they have to battle alot in that car. But to say that a professional golfer isnt an athlete is rubbish also. Yes anyone can go onto a golf course fat or not fat, old or not old and hit a golf ball and play a game of golf. Can they do what a professional golfer does? No. If you consider racing a car a sport, anyone can do that honestly. Get in your car, take it on the road and go full speed. Then your racing a car and you can consider yourself an athlete and same goes for golf. Call up a buddy and shoot a good round of golf and call yourself an athlete but you cant do what Tiger does, and you cant do what a F1 racer does.

I understand what Tiger did and all also. But think about it...lets say Tom Brady, sense every seems to make him sound like some GREAT athlete, which he is. If he went around doing the same thing as Tiger, why would that matter AT ALL about his NFL Career? Serouisly playing football and having sexual relationships with other woman while being married would have NOTHING to do with each other? So what that doesnt make him the best athlete anymore? Huh Roll Eyes
 
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I think there needs to be a distinction between athlete and sportsman.
 
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Steve M wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 4:47pm:
                Sorry if you disagree.. But NOT man of the year.                Or, athelete of the decade.

Agreed, he isnt. Whats that conflict with what he did on the PGA Tour this year? or previous years?

I wonder if anyones ever seen what he's done? Have you ever seen him play before?  Huh Im not to sure, the people that really know about sports and pay attention to them would not argue at all. What the man does on a golf course is just simply amazing. You'd have to watch it to understand it before anyone can argue about it. Cool
 
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Craig. wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 7:23pm:
I think there needs to be a distinction between athlete and sportsman.

Fine dont call him an athlete. I mean he's only won mulitple and multiple awards for being the best athlete. I think its pretty stupid to consider him not an athlete but you guys must be picturing him as your buddys who goes out on a golf course for fun, drinking a beer and just swinging a club.  Wink Never actually considering what he's done.
 
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I think it depends on whether you're interested in golf. I've always regarded it as a game or pastime rather than a sport.

Craig. wrote on Dec 18th, 2009 at 7:23pm:
I think there needs to be a distinction between athlete and sportsman.

Exactly. You also have to define sport. According to the Concise Oxford English Dictionary an athlete is;
1. a person who is good at sports.
2. a person who competes in track and field events.

The latter has always been my understanding of an athlete. However, in the last few years all professional sports-persons (sports-people?) appear to be regarded by the media as athletes. I believe they're the people behind this award so they make the rules. No point in arguing about it. Wink
 
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I accept what you guys are saying  Cool
 
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Reply #25 - Dec 18th, 2009 at 11:30pm

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Tiger Woods was voted the PGA Tour player of the year by the players on Friday, the 10th time in his 13 years on tour that he has won the award ...

... he won six PGA Tour events, captured the FedEx Cup and its $10 million bonus, won the money title for the ninth time in his career with over $10.5 million, and had the lowest scoring average for the ninth time.

No one else won more than three times on the PGA Tour. It was only the second time that Woods was voted player of the year when he did not win a major.


Player of the year usually goes to the money winner so this isn't unexpected.

Congratulations.
 
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A fun year watching Tiger.  Cool
 
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