Now that Golf is Fanless: Will You watch?

[redseat]

I'm not disputing that.
There just isn't any excitement with the other players.
Nobody's chasing history like Tiger.

And nobody will but there is still entertainment out there

 

[gob]

Memorial was going to be held with fans, but they just announced it'll be fanless

 

[Roy Munson]

I have watched less than expected. Weekends have been pretty busy.

 

[redseat]

I have watched less than expected. Weekends have been pretty busy.

TV coverage actually has been worse since Covid... I totally get it though.... Can only have limited staff on course as well

 

[ATL96Steeler]

TV coverage actually has been worse since Covid... I totally get it though.... Can only have limited staff on course as well

IDK if it's been worse.

That said....I may not be the best person to evaluate...more than half the time, I'm listening to music and watching the golf.

I will say...Justin Thomas, just gave away the tournament yesterday...came to the 72nd tee with a one shot lead...takes 3w for "safety" and flares it wide right, the bigger sin was coming up short on the approach to a substantially elevated green creating a very tough up and down which he could not do.

 

[Montalban]

Until further notice no fans are allowed at tournaments. Only volunteers and it's even less then ever needed.

So, the question is: Will people watch more on TV then they had previously or will they just pass on it? It's a million times better to actually be there in person to see it then it is to watch on TV but now that basically is our only option

Hell yes I'll watch!

 

[skinzfan]

I don't even notice the fans aren't there, makes no difference to me.

 

[BrockForBroglio]

Today at the Wyndom,the course is in a close residential area. People in lawn chairs at the end of their property, cheering. Kind of cool.

 

[Ricky Roma]

There are certainly aspects of the 'no fans' policy that I enjoy - for instance....no 'mashed potatoes' nonsense.

 

[PickleRick]

golf had fans?

 

[PickleRick]

golf had fans?

I kid i kid. I actually really enjoy golf. Its a fun sportthat you can enjoy while getting chores done around the house en sech. You can keep track of how people are doing, and inbetween getting stuff done, you get a chance to watch some amazing swings. My dad always liked to rip on it as a joke while he enjoyed it, and i guess im just carrying on with his tradition,lol.

 

[DrewScott]

I don't even notice the fans aren't there, makes no difference to me.

I am also finding this to be true.

 

[GNG]

Hell yes I'll watch!

I enjoy watching the major tournaments where all the top players compete.

 

[GNG]

golf had fans?

Many fans.

 

[PickleRick]

Many fans.

Quit GnGing

 

[Wazmankg]

I'm watching right now. It usually doesn't matter to me. But it did make a difference to me last Sunday at the PGA. It wasn't as good with no crowd going nuts down the stretch, with so many in it and a lot of great golf being played.

 

[broncosmitty]

Nope.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Fans were annoying as fuck in golf and I'll throw baseball in there too.

Golf: The "IN THE HOLE" or "TIGGGER!!" guy needs to be shot and killed. No trial, just shot. The way fans crowd around the player trying to focus drives me nuts. The "OOOOH" is annoying as fuck.

Baseball: 90% of the fans aren't even watching the game... and then it's some huge issue when someone gets beaned by a foul ball or loose bat. And then you have a bunch of crotch trophy kids and douche fans flipping out over catching a foul ball or home run ball and dickhead kids crying if they don't get one... and annoying non-stop stand up for something bad, stupid lotto games, etc. It's like the game is so fucking boring for 90%+ of the people there, and the MLB execs know it... so let's find any way possible to keep people entertained.

Those two sports i'd be fine watching fanless forever.

 

[Debbie Does]

Who would watch a fanless LPGA tournament where they had to play naked? Would that be worth it?

 

[Montalban]

I'm watching right now. It usually doesn't matter to me. But it did make a difference to me last Sunday at the PGA. It wasn't as good with no crowd going nuts down the stretch, with so many in it and a lot of great golf being played.

The playoff plan was to put all 7 guys who were tied for the lead near the end out in one group. That would have been interesting to see.