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Tiger Woods Attracts Record Number of Golf Pricks To ESPN

Tiger Woods return to golf after a 144-day rehab/self-imposed exile Thursday produced record numbers for ESPN. The live coverage of the opening round at the Masters drew over 4.9 million viewers.

When informed that the telecast surpassed the 2008 U.S. Open Championship playoff to become the most-viewed golf telecast in cable history, Vasherized wept.

The record probably will stand for less than 24 hours, or until the Nielsen overnight ratings for Friday are released Saturday morning.


Thursdays ratings for the open round of the Masters on ESPN was more than double what it was in 2008.

It wasn't just the TV ratings that were boosted by Tiger's return. Live coverage of the Masters Tournament on ESPN3.com led to a nearly nine-fold increase – 787% among unique viewers over last year’s first round.

Masters.com provided shot-by-shot live streaming coverage of the Woods, K.J. Choi, Matt Kutcher group on Friday and it no doubt will report record hits as well.

The highest-rated golf event was the final round of the Master in 1997 on CBS. That was Woods' initial winning of the green jacket. If the leaderboard still has Woods and Mickelson at or near the top of Sunday, that record will be easily swept aside.

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You know, K.J. Choi is an absolute pussy hound? Does anybody talk about it? No! Sheesh.

by Sailor Ripley on Apr 9, 2010 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Huge. Quickly.

by Burnt Orange Wookiee on Apr 10, 2010 12:41 AM CDT reply actions  

I had my first (and so far only) visit to Augusta for Tuesday’s practice round.

I saw Tiger play the better part of six holes with O’Meara and I could have sworn he was too rusty and antsy to be much of a factor in this tournament. I’m obviously not a very good judge of this sport.

Although most of the fans were polite but subdued towards him, a large number were clapping for and calling to him as if he were their personal hero whose presence on the course was essential to their well-being. Some of those were the other pro golfers . . .

by Kosciuszko on Apr 10, 2010 5:55 AM CDT reply actions  

a large number were clapping for and calling to him as if he were their personal hero whose presence on the course was essential to their well-being. Some of those were the other pro golfers.

Kos
He is essential to the well-being of the other pro golfers, at least to the well-being of their bank accounts.

by srr50 on Apr 10, 2010 6:10 AM CDT reply actions  

I had the rare opportunity to actually visit Austin the other day. No wonder you guys can’t get enough of it. For those Barkers who don’t live there and keep coming back to party-now I know why. Its the best kept secret. Its better than Dallas. Very northernized and high-tech. Big place, too.But then someone ruined my short getaway by following Tiger Woods on their I-Phone. I do not want to insult those Barkers and readers who like Tiger, but it ruined the trip. Tiger and Nike should let his father rest. I know (at least according to Time Magazine) its a boring time we live in, and there’s nothing else to discuss (except for Tiger’s shannanigins), but to drag your father up from the dead…let the man rest for God’s sake.

by Peter Perry, Oregon on Apr 10, 2010 11:13 AM CDT reply actions  

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b158256_tigers_high_school_sweetheart_his_life.html

Earl’s infidelity was open knowledge prior to Tiger’s own issues becoming public. Therefore, I’m surprised by Nike counting so heavily on the public’s short attention span as this has the potential to really boomerang. That said, this country re-elected Nixon and Marion Berry.

by quigley on Apr 10, 2010 11:51 AM CDT reply actions  

I checked out your site, Quigley. Its very non-frat boy. But BC is sooo much better. I especially enjoy Scipio’s articles. He reminds me of an aggravated bulldog.

by Peter on Apr 10, 2010 12:31 PM CDT reply actions  

where is the woods live coverage? They are following else and bitch tits

by Mysterious Package on Apr 10, 2010 1:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Peter –
I assume you’re kidding. E! would never be my website. I just referenced it for the article. I’m old-school.
http://www.etonline.com/

by quigley on Apr 10, 2010 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Look – any time that Tiger is in contention on Sunday, ratings are much higher than when Anthony Kim is winning. You don’t like Tiger, don’t watch. Presumably you are GUYS and DO have control of the remote. And if not, two points. 1) don’t let your buddies know that you’re watching chick flicks rather than golf and 2) don’t let your wife/girlfriend hide your balls when you go out with your buddies.

Fact is whatever Tiger did outside his marriage (who didn’t look at the pics of the babes that he supposedly humped? – they are HOT) SHOULD NOT MATTER to the golf fan. The ONLY two people that Tiger needs to answer to are Elin and his agent.

by seven_fan on Apr 10, 2010 11:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Tiger needs to worry about his kids. Everybody else is an adult.

by Drew Dunlevie on Apr 11, 2010 1:19 AM CDT reply actions  

“Its better than Dallas.”

What the fuck isn’t?

“Very Northernized and high-tech.”

Yeah, we have computer boxes and everything. Now tell me something Petey, why is it illegal for people to pump their own gas in your state?

by magnusbleuveigner on Apr 12, 2010 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

I’m still pretty surprised Tiger doesn’t have some home-made pornos floating around. Granted the dude is so boring it’s probably all straight missionary with no visuals.

by ghostofagroundgame on Apr 12, 2010 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Doperbo-I hope you get this message. ESPN has the best back cover ever. I hear “Avatar” brings out the good in you (your a fan). I know you’ve turned over a new leaf . You have been staying out of other people’s business, keeping your nose clean and not judging anyone or bothering anyone. You expect the same and I’m not hear to bother you or stalk you.Your a model private ciizen . But the latest edition of ESPN is an instant classic. Its going to change your eye color. The Chinese alphabet in roman lettering may just be an actual glimpse into the future(NAU?). If BC can post the latest ESPN front cover and back cover for the readership to view it would be greatly appreciated. You just might frame it, Dope.

by Jamie -BC fan on Apr 12, 2010 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

ghost, what do you think those sunglasses were all about? I’m thinking he was getting his virtual porn fix.

by magnusbleuveigner on Apr 12, 2010 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

I expected tiger to do better. shit.

by Nels on Apr 12, 2010 2:56 PM CDT reply actions  

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