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Global Game Missing 'tiger' Factor, Says Top Executive


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2016-02-25T203539Z_1_LYNXNPEC1O19H_RTROPTP_2_GOLF.JPGWhile exciting young guns Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day have been pivotal in drawing a wide audience to the game, the sport is missing the 'Tiger' factor when it comes to 'fringe fans', says a leading golf executive. Tiger Woods, the greatest player of his generation and arguably of all time, has not competed since August after enduring setbacks in his recovery from back surgeries and has not set a timetable for his return to the PGA Tour. "You can never replace Tiger Woods, just like you can't replace Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player," Ken Kennerly, executive director of the PGA Tour's Honda Classic which is being played this week, told Reuters.

 

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