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It's official: EA sticks with Tiger, announces Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11
by Ben Gilbert 
on Jan 21st 2010 10:00PM
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Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 2:43AM embassy said
How is Tiger Woods no longer a role model?
Do you people forget how fickle the general public is?
If anything Tiger is a more complete role model now. He proves that anyone, even the most successful and famous, makes mistakes.
C'mon, Kobe Bryant bounced back ( yes, yes, I understand Kobe is held to far lower moral standards/expectations than Tiger) but If anyone can salvage thier image after this situation it's Tiger, imo.
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Do you people forget how fickle the general public is?
If anything Tiger is a more complete role model now. He proves that anyone, even the most successful and famous, makes mistakes.
C'mon, Kobe Bryant bounced back ( yes, yes, I understand Kobe is held to far lower moral standards/expectations than Tiger) but If anyone can salvage thier image after this situation it's Tiger, imo.
Posted: Jan 21st 2010 11:42PM Jacksons said
He's a great golfer, but not one I can support anymore (not that it matters, anyway.)
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 9:45AM DavidO said
MrXile,
I tend to agree with Jacksons. He is a great golfer that has changed the game.
BUT, Tiger is a d-bag, and a big one. People are so quick to dismiss his behavior because he's famous, good golfer, and that 'he made a mistake'. If you want to look at it that way, then fine. Me, well, I feel sorry for his kids, do you think it'd be good to tell his kids "Your daddy screwed around with a lot of women, hurt your mom, but he's a good golfer, so it's ok"....
I don't care if people still support him, that's fine and I won't rain on your parade, but I'll pass on watching him or playing his video games.
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I tend to agree with Jacksons. He is a great golfer that has changed the game.
BUT, Tiger is a d-bag, and a big one. People are so quick to dismiss his behavior because he's famous, good golfer, and that 'he made a mistake'. If you want to look at it that way, then fine. Me, well, I feel sorry for his kids, do you think it'd be good to tell his kids "Your daddy screwed around with a lot of women, hurt your mom, but he's a good golfer, so it's ok"....
I don't care if people still support him, that's fine and I won't rain on your parade, but I'll pass on watching him or playing his video games.
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 1:35PM Mopo said
@David
I hope you do not play any sport games, because I am sure that a good amount of the players have cheated on their significant other. Why is Tiger held to a higher standard? Movie stars cheat on each other all the time, so do you stop watching their movies? I hope so, if you do then you are a big hypocrite.
While I do not agree with what Tiger has done, do I fault him? No. Actually, the only thing I fault him for is getting married in the first place. I don't understand these celebrities that get married young. It rarely turns out good, especially when all this tail getting thrown at them.
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I hope you do not play any sport games, because I am sure that a good amount of the players have cheated on their significant other. Why is Tiger held to a higher standard? Movie stars cheat on each other all the time, so do you stop watching their movies? I hope so, if you do then you are a big hypocrite.
While I do not agree with what Tiger has done, do I fault him? No. Actually, the only thing I fault him for is getting married in the first place. I don't understand these celebrities that get married young. It rarely turns out good, especially when all this tail getting thrown at them.
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 12:03AM golobulus said
it's funny how everyone was on his case when at the end of the day...everyone does it...
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 12:42AM Brian Griffin said
We all cheat on our wives (and thereby our children) with 5-10 other women? Yea, you're right! We all do!
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Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 12:28AM alexmlowgmailcom said
Is there going to be 18 hoes?
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 12:41AM Brian Griffin said
This game will only reinforce something his wife Elin has already confirmed: The only way to beat Tiger Woods with a set of golf clubs is to beat him with a set of golf clubs.
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 9:08AM ArnoldPalmerTea said
I thought for sure that they would have gone with Swingers Golf...
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 1:00AM styleznma said
Yes!!!, finally a golf game thats going to be fun, BRING ON THE HOOKERS !
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 2:52AM (Unverified) said
I don't condone Tiger's actions in the slightest, but for God's sake don't compare him to Benoit.
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 2:56AM juggalotusmx said
What about Lee Carvallo? "Lee Carvallo's putting Challenge" was an outstanding game and it'll be rated E for Everyone.
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 4:49AM (Unverified) said
Tiger could definitely bounced back. just take your time tiger.
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 4:58AM Tab said
I really wonder if people are gonna boycott this game. I won't get it cause I never got into golf games, but I think it'll be a little silly if fans of this franchise refuse to buy a game they love cause of Tiger's incidents. You know how many famous athletes do shady stuff like this every day? He just got caught. What he did wasn't right but as long as he delivers on the golf course I really don't think it's anybody's business but his and those in his circle.
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 7:02AM babya said
I assume EA is still wary of the PC and Mac market for sports games-but a iPhone release is of course great.
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 7:51AM Nook said
booooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
boycott this cheating bastard, don't let values be flushed down the toilet. don't become the fat, lazy, no morales america that the rest of the world already believes you are.
have some frakking standards.
booooooooooo!!!!! hisssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!
boycott this cheating bastard, don't let values be flushed down the toilet. don't become the fat, lazy, no morales america that the rest of the world already believes you are.
have some frakking standards.
booooooooooo!!!!! hisssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 8:29AM Mr Khan said
In terms of "bad things athletes can do to make us lose respect for them," his indiscretions aren't all that bad. He wasn't doping, gambling, or cheating, and he really didn't do anything criminal at all
It might not be the best idea to stick with him, but its certainly not impossible.
It might not be the best idea to stick with him, but its certainly not impossible.
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 8:38AM pcs800 said
Alright! It's about time someone remained unintimidated by social backlash, especially when it's all hypocritical. I for one am proud to say that tiger Woods is my freakin hero and given the money and fame he has, i would have done the exact same things. I'm a guy, what else can you expect?
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 9:01AM Maulok said
"Oh Mrs. Crane, you're a little monkey woman"
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 10:36AM (Unverified) said
soooo youre comparing benoit(a murderer) to tiger(a cheater)??????
............C'MON SON!!!!!!
............C'MON SON!!!!!!
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 10:43AM (Unverified) said
Tiger is not the only guy on the PGA Tour that has or is cheating on his wife....He's just the one who got caught.
All i know is this, When(not if) he comes back, there will be hell to pay on the golf course, He's going to have an enormous chip on his shoulder and like when he first came on the tour he will be destroying EVERYONE.
Then im sure most people who have dissed him will jump back on his dick(women included) the same thing happened to Kobe, but he stayed in the spotlight and talked about it at the time. so ill give him that. Tiger has pulled a houdini so to speak.
All i know is this, When(not if) he comes back, there will be hell to pay on the golf course, He's going to have an enormous chip on his shoulder and like when he first came on the tour he will be destroying EVERYONE.
Then im sure most people who have dissed him will jump back on his dick(women included) the same thing happened to Kobe, but he stayed in the spotlight and talked about it at the time. so ill give him that. Tiger has pulled a houdini so to speak.
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 11:28AM MrAlex said
Hot Coffee Mod Confirmed?
Posted: Jan 22nd 2010 10:51PM ThinknDifferent said
Can't wait for the new mini-games included with EA's recently announced, "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11: Playing A Round".... Escalade Escape, Sexting Simulator, Stripper Tipper, The 19th Ho, and many, many more. ;-)
Posted: Jan 23rd 2010 3:58PM (Unverified) said
Well lets be honest (if thats still allowed in this country, which seems to live more in denial), if they dropped him the "RACISM" cry would be heard from everywhere.
Sad. However, you don't HAVE to buy the game, so let 'em make it and lose money.
Sad. However, you don't HAVE to buy the game, so let 'em make it and lose money.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2010 4:18PM (Unverified) said
EA can stick with Tiger, but this mom WON'T!! I will not allow my kids to buy any game affliated with Tiger. It's just the wrong message to be sending to our kids. I'm saddened that EA couldn't find another "name player" who could represent the sport and be a good example to our kids (who primarily play these games). Tiger had his chance and he blew it!! Shame on EA.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2010 4:20PM (Unverified) said
is the game rated X? I want to make sure my child doesn't get the wrong ideas and tips on how to golf instead of "nite puttin"
Posted: Jan 23rd 2010 5:18PM (Unverified) said
For EA It is simply MONEY over MORALITY
We will see if the Public choses MORALITY over ENTERTAINMENT
Tiger conned us out of our money by his phoney public image now we must make individual decsions if we accept this fraud. Some will Some won't. So it will be interesting to see the comparative sales results year over year
We will see if the Public choses MORALITY over ENTERTAINMENT
Tiger conned us out of our money by his phoney public image now we must make individual decsions if we accept this fraud. Some will Some won't. So it will be interesting to see the comparative sales results year over year
Posted: Jan 23rd 2010 5:54PM (Unverified) said
It wasn't mentioned in the article, but EA Sports also announced that they were making some additions to the Tiger Woods game. In the 2011 edition, they will have new and expanded cheats, sponsorships by Perkins Restaurants, and more lethal iron play.
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 9:23AM edicius said
I'm honestly not surprised. Patrick Kane beats up a cabbie over 20 cents and gets to remain on the cover of EA's NHL 10. However, I suppose EA does have limits when it comes to vehicular manslaughter as they removed Dany Heatley (who was in a car crash that killed teammate Dan Snyder) from the cover of NHL 2004 and replaced him with Joe Sakic.
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 11:22AM debosbike said
I don't care what Tiger does with his personal "big stick", but I bet EA just slaps PGA Tour 11 on 10 and calls it a day. I didn't buy 10 and won't buy 11 unless they start adding content that we want, like courses. It's a damn rip they exclude previous courses for the next iteration but instantly offer it as pay-for DLC.
I've found Avatar Golf to be simplistic but fun as hell playing with the course designer.
I've found Avatar Golf to be simplistic but fun as hell playing with the course designer.
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