The entertainment and excitement level thus far through five tournaments has been nil. The best word I can think of to describe the on-course stories and drama would be bland.
Earlier this year, I had considered using this formula to rate the entertainment value of each tournament played, but it seems pointless as every tournament is too boring.
The reasons for the Tour being so boring thus far are obvious. For one, there has not yet been a big event to draw all the top players. Many stars, especially from overseas, have been playing in the European Tour events rather than the PGA. The biggest headlines of the year so far have come from the groove controversy and whatever player, former player, former coach, caddie, or celebrity have to say about Tiger Woods.
AP photo / Matt York
What the Tour needs:
- Tiger to return
- Full field events with all the world's top players
- Young gun to get a big win (Mcllroy, Kim, Fowler, Ishikawa)
- Solve the groove controversy
- Rivalries other than Tiger vs. whoever is playing well at the time
Rory Mcllroy - AP photo / Nousha SalimiUpcoming events which will provide quality fields and more excitement include:
- WGC Accenture Match Play / Feb. 17 - 21
- WGC at Doral / March 11 - 14
- Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill / March 25 - 28
- The Masters / April 8 - 11
