On Masters Eve Augusta Chairman Fred Ridley Meets With Tiger Woods

Why right before The Masters 2024 does Tiger Woods fly to Augusta National to meet with Chairman Fred Ridley over a round of golf......
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[@tonyk501]

Ridley meeting with Woods doesn't mean anything, even if Woods was debriefing Ridley on his meetings with PIF in the Bahamas. Ridley and the other three major organizers should be focused on implementing their own qualification systems so that the best players from LIV Golf and the PGA, along with any other tour on the planet, get fair opportunities to win spots in the majors every year. The integrity of the four majors must be preserved, and that can only be done if it's "best-on-best" every year. Talor Gooch should have been allowed to compete at August next weekend, 100%. All four majors should scrap the useless OWGR.

[@Macattack11639]

Taylor Goosha is a nobody with a big mouth who has done nothing. Hence he’s sitting home watching. Niemann made an effort on the Asian Tours and won the Australian Open. No one else on LIV is worthy except past champions

[@Macattack11639]

Well since you want to speculate maybe Tiger briefed Fred on meeting in Bahamas and said Yasir wants his cake and eat it too. Tiger said no no no, no OWGR points for you and eventually some liv guys fall out of majors like Reed, Phil, Bryson. British Open just changed max age to 55. Phil is 53. Hmmm. Coincidence?

[@jaytravtulsa1]

LIV is an exhibition tour. Overall shots gained is well below the PGA or Euro Tour level. I agree with the Niemann take above. LIV guys need to supplement the big free money with actual competitions if they want to be taken seriously. Then, win the majors they get into.

[@theprogrammegroup]

@@jaytravtulsa1your stats are miles off 😂😂😂

[@oswjim]

@@jaytravtulsa1 so it's the current PGAT for that matter ...

[@aja4191]

Fred invites him up to discuss the first 2 days of the Liv golfers playing with each other and not with pga players. I am waiting for a pga rule change that allows TW a buggy in tournament play.

[@ThinkingManShow]

Let’s hope Tiger has more smarts than to ride. Probably he knows that kills his image.

[@aja4191]

@ThinkingManShow probably about his image but he is all about winning 19 majors or getting to as close as to 18 as he can.

[@timhendricks4176]

Tiger can't play four rounds at Augusta - no way.

[@dereckguilfoyle1219]

TGL will flop, people will watch 1st one out of curiosity, then it will die. Tiger hates Greg Norman because Norman said years ago the Tiger wouldn't break Jacks record because his swing was too violent and his back wouldn't last. Norman was correct.

[@ThinkingManShow]

Tiger did not treat his body well. Still true. PEDs are extremely tempting when you’re 18-22 years old. But you trade in longevity in your sport and overall lifespan.

[@jaytravtulsa1]

The car accident is what did Tiger in. Norman might still be choking from all those majors he blew 25 years ago! 😂🤣😂

[@theprogrammegroup]

@@jaytravtulsa1 Tiger had a lot of inhuries, back, knee, neck shoulder before the car accident.

[@dereckguilfoyle1219]

@@jaytravtulsa1 I tell the truth look it up

[@piffpete420]

Norman also blamed his collapses on the players that beat him. Norman is a bonehead.

[@nbt3663]

Augusta is probably interested in the whole pga vs liv deal a little bit. But the Masters tournament is their deal and the chairman isn't going to get in the middle of the politics of the Tour. Heck, I wish he would run the Tour and show real leadership for professional golf. It was disappointing that Gooch wasn't invited. But that would've rocked the Tour. I think it would show the commitment to have the best from all corners of the world at the Masters. But based on the number of LIV players, this should be referenced as the super major.

[@danielterry382]

The current Chairman of Augusta is the most qualified Chairman, in the History of Augusta National. He was , for 10 yrs. chair of the competition committee.

[@Ball_Striker]

Tiger's not the needle mover he used to be. LIV is more to the point but otherwise I don't care about anything pgat.

[@ThinkingManShow]

Thx Strike. Tiger likely knows too. Pivots to the C Suite and boardroom. He’s met personally now with Seth, Yasir and Fred just in the last few weeks.

[@dereckguilfoyle1219]

Masters is bigger than Tiger, Dark star is correct re Tiger withdrawing, 😅

[@johndomutz1052]

I used to back Tiger when everyone was hating on him. But I do not like his efforts to exert influence over professional golf. I think he is a jock (albeit a very good one) trying to act like an executive, and is in way over his head.

[@nbt3663]

Speaking of jocks, he is looking for sniffers to bow at his feet.

[@nbt3663]

Tiger showed a smidgen of his character on the 18th tee at the Masters when he missed his tee shot and cursed out loud. Self control was his problem. But he certainly was one of the greatest and still would be if it wasn't for that lacking in his life. He has had several times to really come clean and has repeatedly failed at it.

[@johnsmith42688]

I'm sure he really cares what you think

[@billfairless6256]

You don't get how Augusta National works. Fred was telling Tiger to shape up or ship out. They run a tight ship at that golf Club.

[@ThinkingManShow]

True as to Augusta culture. However, a scolding would not be delivered over a round of golf. A round of golf best use is to take someone’s temperature about something important. Listen mode.

[@kentsnider3644]

Is it his sole purpose to meet with Ridley...? Maybe Ridley wanted to ask Tiger about Rahm's change of heart toward 72 hole tournaments

[@944clogue]

Tiger knows he has to make the cut, which at this point is very questionable.. He Ridley and JT are buds, and he joined him, the Tiger league is hosed...

[@WheelerRickRambles]

Tiger league … he created it so he wouldn’t have to do any walking. Body tore up from too many car crashes.

[@944clogue]

@@WheelerRickRambles the Tiger format is Team Golf, to compete with Liv, he's sponsoring it, doubt he'd cave but, to wait a yr to restart, is poor management, he's eying Jay Monhan's job.... especially being named Co vp of tour... his playing days are slim...

[@hoffdoesstuff]

Does JT still play? Oh that’s exciting 😂

[@jhawker2895]

JT has been open and I think honest that Tiger helped him when he was not playing one year .. but the next year when he "TIGER" was playing he wouldn't help at all... So C is not an option ... Tiger is too competitive .. Option A is a reasonable option ... Tiger wants to keep OWGR points from blessing LIV under any option and Fred is a voice in that area ...

[@CamMacMastermusic]

Tiger Woods = The masses don’t really care. Only the media really talks about Tiger anymore. The rest of us are over it and on to other stars who are good decent people.

[@ThinkingManShow]

True

[@bretwells3610]

Tiger " So i heard there is a ratings issue this season and Dr. Franklin is the only one who can resolve my back pain"

[@Fullkornsglass]

You know what, we'll take my jet 😂

[@user-zk4sj6jb5m]

I say Tiger plays and doesn’t even finish the first round 😱

[@jeremiahwasabullfrog957]

How puffy will Tugger be on Thursday? He'll be juiced up to max. Puff the magic Tugger.

[@foofighter303]

Tiger asking to be part of the ceremonial first tee shot?

[@jaytravtulsa1]

Tom Watson, Crenshaw, or Faldo first?

[@theprogrammegroup]

Watson already does it, Faldo is likely as next highest wins

[@graniteman62]

Tiger has nothing to prove, Augusta worst course for him to walk, why jeapordize his heath further.

[@markhuru]

How about, which these people who don’t golf, I mean golf… they want to play golf ! This is a course they don’t get to play that often. And it’s even more special before tournaments…no brainier for us golfers…

[@jackuzzi5251]

Maybe Risley wants to see TW health up close so he is confident TW won't quit in the middle of a round.

[@ThinkingManShow]

: ) 👍

[@peterbarnes547]

Ultimately blind freddy could see that they will end up with the top 27 pga & 27 liv players that will play in a super league, it's the only way they will grow television golf

[@ayrreal3678]

What about Rory 75.

[@craigcrawford6749]

Tiger is asking them to set the course up to favour certain players from the PGA. Augusta is a lefties' course so Tiger wants the course set up so that it suits his game or JT's game. He certainly can't make the cut so I would think its to convince them to set the course up to suit JT's game. I think top 5 are all going to be LIV guys anyways and thats the nail in the coffin for the PGA as any sort of premier league

[@Account-kx5vr]

Can't make the cut? Haha, dumb comment.

[@ThinkingManShow]

Interesting Craig. Nice add.

[@leevenable8628]

I disagree with the nail in the coffin. History and glory outweigh money over time. The majors are still worth playing for and the only people getting the big offers in LIV were given thier platform in the PGA. The PGA made these guys what they are. Over time LIV will lose its momentum

[@richarddavenport1838]

Not sure the majority of people care what Tiger and JT do.. neither are lighting up the game these days so frankly a dull debate I'm afraid !

[@nbt3663]

Tiger has a habit of letting folks down. JT? Well he is just looking for some since of importance. What he needs to do is some hard work on his game and quit fondling the cat. It's unbecoming.

[@MrTree]

For the record, I am definitely somone who cares what Tiger and JT do.

[@RomainCombs]

Don’t know how much practice he needs to be the greatest golfer but each their own. Hopefully his record can be matched in this life time. Lets see😊

[@WheelerRickRambles]

Exactly! (…small field…89 invited…only reason Tiger has a chance to make the cut…)

[@Ball_Striker]

Agreed!

[@shaunabberley5725]

The simple truth is that past champions can play augusta national at any time...BUT only with a current augusta club member....Nick Faldo explained this in a past Rick Shiels interview .... Sorry 😁

[@ThinkingManShow]

Not practice before the Masters.

[@dovejones5598]

Think he went to test his ankle on the hills - he hits it great - but Augusta is the hilliest of the majors - don’t overthink it

[@Rick92153]

It’s all conjecture in the end. How about Tiger just went up to play around to check out the conditions. Use the KISS method and don’t over analyze every move Tiger makes.

[@ThinkingManShow]

Rick - this podcast is really about Fred, Augusta and PIF. However, Tiger is effectively the head of the PGAT board so he’s representing a golf kingdom at the moment. Why is Fred spending his valuable time meeting with Tiger?

[@theprogrammegroup]

Tiger may have been there to discuss with Fred that this may be Tiger's last Masters! I think Tiger is going to retire from the Tour this year.

[@ThinkingManShow]

That’s a different take. Thx PG.

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

Tiger and JT are at Augusta on that day for one reason: to prepare for the masters. Not that it matters but imo Tiger and JT probably invited the commissioner to join them. The conversations were probably light but the topic included the recent changes to the course, some great stories, and of course the state of the game. The weather should be good enough for Tiger at Augusta. Imo Tiger has a better chance than JT.

[@dereckguilfoyle1219]

If Fred is playing there's a deal happening

[@ThinkingManShow]

Interesting D.

[@dereckguilfoyle1219]

@@ThinkingManShow Jack Nicklaus isnt a member of Augusta after 6 wins and all he's done for charity. Doesn't that just say it all

[@kingbluehen]

@@dereckguilfoyle1219 Jack is a member

[@gasperstarina9837]

The league itself, watching guys playing in simulator ? I mean I doubt people will pay money on what weekly, monthly basis to watch it?,it doesn't make sense really...its enough one night round Rory&Tiger vs JT&Jordan great to watch them

[@waypat5805]

Enough Palace intrigue … shite happen nuff said.

[@ThinkingManShow]

Sometimes life is random but if you’re world class at something, strategy and planning is a constant. Highly unlikely that Ridley just happened to play with Tiger for fun.

[@davidboyce2489]

Tomorrow Golf is dead

[@camojack6293]

Common denominator…… TDub n JT lost the 2 best caddies around!! Hmmmm, they r begging for a spot-light position. Maybe the two good be greeters. 😂😂😂😂

[@raynman67]

I like Scotty because of his game. So tired of people saying he’s “boring” because he doesn’t suck up to the golf media. I mean you just spent 14:00 minutes pretending like there is some controversial reason Tiger is at Augusta. Remind me never to click on one of your videos again. Talk about what’s actually boring.

[@ThinkingManShow]

Raynman - Tiger running the PGAT Board, meets with head of PGA of America, head of PIF and head of Augusta - within a few weeks - and nothing to it? You don’t really think that. Why is Ridley taking valuable time to spend with Tiger Woods - effective head of PGAT?

[@digger11000]

Could it be that neither Tiger or JT are members and they got invited? It just so happens that you need to be with a member to play that course. This whole conversation is stupid. Whatever happens happens. Why read into it or make something of it that it isn't.

[@ThinkingManShow]

Justin - so the guy on the PGAT board who is leading the players toward some kind of future, who just met with the PIF chairman in the Bahamas, has an extended meeting with the leader of Augusta National - and nothing? They talked about the weather?

[@digger11000]

@ThinkingManShow Look this is what is wrong with people like you in the media. They speculate and often jump to conclusions without any information and end up causing more of a problem. Who really whatc they discussed? As the father of modern Psychology stated,"Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." I don't think it's that big of a deal.

[@ThinkingManShow]

Stay tuned Justin. We hope you do. Analyzing your opponent’s intentions and getting that right is a decided advantage. The Japanese didn’t say they were going to bomb Pearl Harbor - they lied. Business is a form of battle and all warfare is based on deception.

[@digger11000]

@@ThinkingManShow what are you talking about?

[@user-gg5ig1to2g]

Drivel!

[@ThinkingManShow]

Funny

[@outtakes69]

TGL is a joke. PGA players laughing about LIV teams...then forming a league with teams...pathetic..

[@Momus2024]

2 losers trying to get views by talking about the greatest golfer of all time

[@seanmawson6286]

Now now Mr salty😅😅😅

[@ThinkingManShow]

Why so snarky Momus? We’re happy to disagree on substance. Make your case.