Opinion & Analysis
The real intervention Tiger Woods needs right now
If you haven’t seen Golf Digest’s retrospective on Tiger Woods’ regrettable history with denim, you need to do that. But be prepared for a dose of Dad Jeans that would put President Obama to shame.
The Golf Digest piece, and the horrors you’ll see below, have prompted me to take drastic measures.
Long before he was engaging in the bad behavior that led to his divorce and stint in therapy for one type of addiction, he displayed dangerous signs of another serious problem: an addiction to terrible off-course clothing.
The situation has been very bad for years. However, it seems to be getting worse. And this isn’t some sort of youthful experimentation that can be easily written off, like, say this:
Or this:
Rather, it’s a deep-seated cluelessness that has Woods retreating further into the decade in which he came of age (the early 90s) as his hairline recedes.
No matter how dark things appear through the looking glass for Mr. Woods’ game on the golf course in the near future, they are darker still off the course when he is faced with the onerous task of dressing himself.
Consider, Woods has donned what look to be relaxed fit Lee jeans circa 1998 on two recent occasions: his appearance at a Raiders game and in this publicity photo for one of his courses. It’s the clashing golf polo and white belt that plunge this outfit into the inner circles of fashion hell.
And he wore his early 90s nightclub bouncer’s costume on Jimmy Fallon’s show recently.
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However, the truly awful spectacle of Tiger’s clothes-that-should-never-leave-the-dark-recesses-of-one’s-closet terror is an annual feat that—although noble in purpose—has given rise to some of Woods most regrettable sartorial selections.
Amping up the atrocity, let me introduce the unadulterated horror that is Tiger Woods’ Tiger Jam fashion.
Tiger Jam, which originated in 1998 “has garnered a reputation as being one of the premier fundraising events in Las Vegas,” according to Tiger Woods’ website. “To date, the exciting concert event, hosted by Tiger Woods, has raised approximately $15 million for the college-access programs of the Tiger Woods Foundation.”
The work of the foundation is commendable, and the fundraising is important work. This is what really matters at Tiger Jam. Still, a second-stage attraction at the event every year is the host’s attire.
Here a few examples of the menswear equivalents of shooting 74, 79 to miss the cut.
Here’s Tiger in 2001 with Stewart Scott combining a boot-camp buzz with a black tee shirt and leather jacket. This was arguably Tiger’s best look in the inglorious history of his Tiger Jam attire.
And this, from a few years later is just…well the suit is stolen from an American business magnate visiting Panama in the early 20th century. Clearly he forgot to put a proper dress shirt on over his undershirt. And the glasses…no words.
Then there’s the outfit below. TIGER: THOSE CLOTHES DON’T GO TOGETHER, AND A WHITE BELT DOES NOT MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER.
And then, 1969 called. (It may have called for all three, actually).
And some 3-D art Tiger decided to make into a shirt…It’s actually like two terrible shirts sewn together paired with dad’s jeans and the sneakers he wears to cut the lawn.
And then…
The faintest ray of hope! While Tiger’s obsession with the tee-shirt-under-sport-jacket look continued at Tiger Jam last year, he’s actually managed to (against all odds) find himself a decent jacket that actually fits. The pants aren’t really the right style to go with the jacket, but we’ll take it. And if Lindsey Vonn had something to do Woods comportment, the golfing world gives its thanks.
As I said, though, Woods has gone to a dark (tight-fitting tee-shirt-and-dress-pant combo) place lately, and the atrocious jean offensive has continued.
Behold, the final bit of evidence: Tiger Woods at the Oakland Raiders game with hall-of-famer Tim Brown last week. Brown is also a HOF dresser, showing Woods what the all-black and a blazer is all about. And really, the pocket square is just yards after the catch for the legendary wideout.
Tiger Woods is not.
The former world No. 1 elected to pair what appear to be Nike-style Airwalks from 1996 with K-Mart jeans from the same era and a polo he bought from the “gifts for dad” section of the O.co Coliseum team shop.
Tiger, this is an intervention. All your fans are here, and there’s something we need to say…
Opinion & Analysis
Brandel Chamblee PGA Championship Q&A: Rose’s huge McLaren risk, distracted LIV pros and why Aronimink suits the bombers
PGA Championship week is here, and Brandel Chamblee did not hold back in our latest discussion ahead of the season’s second major.
In our 2026 PGA Championship Q&A, golf’s leading analyst made the case that PIF pulling LIV’s funding has left its players competing in a state of confusion, called Justin Rose’s mid-season equipment switch a huge risk at 45, and explained why Aronimink will be a bombers’ delight this week.
Check out the full Q&A below.
Gianni: With the PIF confirming that they’re pulling funding from LIV at the end of the season, what impact do you expect that to have on the LIV players competing at the PGA Championship?
Brandel: I would imagine that they have all been thrown into a state of confusion, and will be distracted, not knowing where they are going to play next year and not knowing exactly their road back to either the DP World Tour or the PGA Tour. Or in Rahm’s case, being tied to a sinking ship for the next few years, likely playing for pennies on the dollar in events that no one cares about or watches.
I doubt this would put him in the best frame of mind to compete at his highest level. Keeping in mind, however, that majors are the only time that LIV disciples get to play in events that matter, so never disregard the motivation they have to prove to the world they are still relevant.
Gianni: Justin Rose switched to McLaren Golf equipment mid-season while playing some of the best golf of his career. What do you make of the change?
Brandel: I don’t really know what to make of Rose switching equipment. It seems a huge risk on his part, even though it is likely, in my opinion, that the clubs he’s playing are similar, if not the exact grinds, to what he was playing previously, with a McLaren stamp on them.
Having said that, at best, it is a distraction when he seemed to be as dialed in with his game as any 45-year-old could be and trending in the majors to perhaps do something that would definitely put him in the Hall of Fame. At worst, given the possibility that these clubs aren’t just duplicates of his old set stamped with McLaren on them, he’s made an equipment change that would take time, and 45-year-old athletes don’t have the time to do such things.
Gianni: Aronimink has only hosted a handful of professional events since it hosted the 1962 PGA Championship. What kind of test does it present, and does a course with less recent major championship history tend to level the playing field?
Brandel: Even though Aronimink has only hosted a handful of meaningful professional events, it has been fairly discerning in who can win there. When Keegan Bradley won the BMW Championship on the Donald Ross masterpiece in 2018, he was the 2nd best iron player on tour coming into that week. When Nick Watney won the AT&T at Aronimink in 2011, he was 2nd in strokes gained total coming into the week.
In 2020, Aronimink hosted the KPMG Championship, and Sei Young Kim won. On the LPGA that year, she was first in greens in regulation, putts per green in regulation, and scoring average on the way to being the LPGA player of the year. And then there is the 1962 PGA Championship won by Gary Player, who eventually became just one of a few players to win the career grand slam on the way to winning 9 majors. It is a formidable test, and if it’s not softened by rain, it will bring out the best in the upper echelons of the game.
Gianni: Is there a specific hole at Aronimink that you think will do the most to decide the winner?
Brandel: The hardest hole at Aronimink in each of the three tour events that have been played there since 2010 has been the long par-3 8th hole, with the par-4 10th being the second hardest, so most of the carnage will happen around the turn, but with the par-5 16th offering opportunities for bold plays and the tough closing holes at 17 and 18, the finish is likely to be frenetic.
Gianni: The PGA Championship has always sat in the shadow of the other majors. What does the ideal PGA Championship look like in your eyes, and what would it take for it to carve out its own identity?
Brandel: The PGA Championship, to whatever degree it suffers from the comparison to the other three majors, is still counted just as much when adding them up at the end of one’s career. Almost 1/3 of Nicklaus’ major wins were the five PGA Championships he won. Walter Hagen won 11 majors, five of which were PGA Championships.
Tiger Woods twice in his career won back-to-back PGA Championships, and those four majors count just as much as the other 11 he won. The PGA may not have the prestige of the other three, but it carries the same weight. Having said that, I preferred the identity that it had as the last major of the year.
Gianni: You nailed your Masters picks. Rory won, Scottie finished solo second, and Morikawa surged to a tie for seventh. Who are your top 3 picks for the PGA Championship and why?
Brandel: I am not a huge fan of majors played on golf courses that have been shorn of most of the trees, although I understand some of the agronomic reasons for doing so and of course the ease with which it allows members to play after errant drives. However, at the highest level, it all but eliminates any strategy off the tee and turns professional golf into an even bigger slugfest. That means that it will likely be a bomber’s delight this week, but fortunately, Scottie Scheffler is long enough to play that game and straight enough to play it better than anyone else.
The major championships give us very few surprises anymore, going back to the beginning of 2012, so the last 57 majors played, the average world rank of the winners has been better than 15th in the world. So look at the highest ranked and longest drivers who are on form coming into the PGA Championship who also have great short games as the surrounds at Aronimink are very challenging. That’s Scottie Scheffler by a mile and then McIlroy and Cameron Young with a far bigger nod towards DeChambeau than I gave him at the Masters.
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This year my 50th birthday. Gosh, where has the time gone?
As a teenager in rural Missouri, some of my junior high and high school years felt interminable. Graduation seemed light years away. But the older I get, the faster life seems to fly by.
I’m also increasingly aware of my mortality. My dad died recently. Earlier this year, a friend and fellow PGA of America professional and I were texting about our next catch-up. The next message I received was news of his unexpected passing at 48. Shortly after, a woman I dated in college succumbed to cancer at 51.
Certainly, one can share perspective at any age. Seniors help freshmen, veterans guide rookies. But reaching this milestone feels like as good a time as any to do one of those “what would I tell my younger self?” articles.
I’ve had a uniquely varied career in golf. I started as a 27-year-old, average-length-hitting, 14-handicap computer engineer and somehow managed to turn pro before running out of money, constantly bootstrapping my way forward. I’ve won qualifiers and set venue records in the World Long Drive Championships, finished fifth at the Speedgolf World Championships, coached all skill levels as a PGA of America professional, built industry-leading swing speed training programs for Swing Man Golf, helped advance the single-length iron market with Sterling Irons®, caddied on the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions, and played about 300 courses across 32 countries.
It’s been a ride, and I’ve gone both deep and wide.
So while I can consult and advise from a lot of angles, let me keep it to a few things I’d tell the average golfer who wants to improve.
1. Think About What You Want
Everyone has their own reason for picking up a golf club.
Oddly, as a professional athlete, I’m not internally driven by competition. That can be challenging, as the industry currently prioritizes and incentivizes competition over the love of the game.
For me, I love walking and being outdoors. Nature helps balance my energy. I prefer courses that are integrated into the natural beauty of their surroundings. I’m comfortable practicing alone. I’m a deep thinker, and I genuinely enjoy investigating the game, using data and intuition to unearth unique, often innovative insights. I’m fortunate to be strong and athletic, so I appreciate the chance to engage with my abilities. Traveling feels adventurous. I could go on.
You don’t have to overthink it like I do. For you, it might be as simple as hitting balls to escape work, hanging out with friends, and playing loosely with the rules and the score.
The point is to give yourself permission to play for your own reasons, and let that be enough.
But if improvement is your goal, thinking about your destination—and when you want to get there—is important, because it dictates the steps you need to take. When I set out to go from a 14-handicap to the PGA TOUR as quickly as possible, the steps I needed were very different from those of a working golfer trying to break 90 in six months. That’s also different from someone who just wants a few peaceful hours outside each week, away from work or family.
None of these goals are better than the others, but each requires a different plan that you can work backward from.
2. There Are Lots of Things That Can Work
One of the challenges of golf is that, although there are rules for playing, there aren’t clear, industry-wide standards for how to best play the game. There’s a lot of gray area.
You might hear a top coach or trainer insist that a certain move is the best way to swing or train. Then you dig a bit deeper and, much to your confusion and frustration, another respected coach or trainer says something completely different. I don’t think anyone is trying to confuse you—at least I hope not. It’s just where the industry is right now.
You have to be careful with advice from tournament pros, too. They might be great at scoring, but they’re also human and sometimes just as susceptible as amateurs to believing things that don’t really move the needle. Tour players might describe what they feel, but that’s not always what they’re actually doing when assessed with technology.
I recently ran a test on my YouTube channel (which connects to my GolfWRX article “How to use your hands in the golf swing for power and accuracy”), and, interestingly, two of the most commonly taught hand actions produced the worst results in the test.
Coaches can certainly help. If you find someone you connect with to help navigate, that’s great. But there are many ways to get the ball in the hole. In the current landscape, you may need to seek multiple opinions, think critically, and use your own intuition to discern what seems true and whose advice resonates with you.
I’d recommend seeking someone who is open-minded and always learning, because things constantly change. Absolutes like “correct” or “proper” should raise a red flag. AI can be useful, but it tends to confidently repeat popular advice, so proceed with caution.
3. Get Custom Fit
If you’re serious about becoming a better player, getting custom fit is hugely important. There’s no sense fighting your equipment if you don’t have to. Most better players get fit these days and, if they don’t, they’re usually skilled enough to work around clubs that aren’t ideal.
If you plan to play for a long time, it’s worth spending a little more upfront to get something that truly fits you and your game, rather than continually buying and discarding equipment.
Equipment rules haven’t really changed significantly since the early 2000s. To stay in business, manufacturers keep pushing those limits. If you pull a bunch of clubs and balls off the rack and test them, you’ll find differences. I’ve tested two new drivers and seen a 30-yard total distance gap. Usually, the issue isn’t bad equipment; it’s that the combination of components simply isn’t the best fit.
It’s like wearing a new pair of floppy clown shoes. Sure, they’re shoes—but you won’t sprint your best in them compared to track shoes that fit perfectly.
Be wary of what’s called custom fitting, too. Sometimes the term is used as a marketing strategy rather than an actual fitting. In some retail settings, fitters may be incentivized to steer you toward higher-priced components. That doesn’t automatically mean it’s not the best fit, but you should be aware of potential biases.
I learned a version of this lesson outside of golf. Years ago, I bought a tennis racquet at a big box store from a seemingly knowledgeable employee who thought it would suit me best. The racquet gave me tennis elbow, and I spent months recovering with rest and acupuncture. The next season, I invested more time and money to find what actually fit me, and I walked away with something amazing that I still play with years later.
So if you’re going to get fit, be smart about it.
Find someone you believe has deep knowledge—possibly with certifications, but not necessarily. Make sure there’s a wide inventory across many brands. Check recent reviews for the individual fitter if possible. Make sure you trust that the fitter has your best interests at heart. If they’re wearing a hat or shirt with a specific brand’s logo, proceed with caution. Unless you specifically want a certain brand or look, be wary of upsells, especially if two options perform nearly the same.
Also, while golf is called a sport of integrity, there’s a thread of manipulation in the industry. I once drafted an equipment article for an industry magazine, structured just like one of their previous popular stories, with matching word count and great photos. The assistant editor loved it; it was useful to readers and required little work on his part. But the editor-in-chief nixed the story. When I asked why, I was told it was because I wasn’t an advertiser. It turned out the article I’d modeled mine after was a paid ad cleverly disguised as editorial content.
I really dislike games, clickbait, and fear-based manipulation. I hope this changes, but golfers deserve to know it exists.
4. Distance and Strategy Matter
There’s a real relationship between how far you hit the ball and your scoring average, even at the PGA TOUR level.
I experienced this early in my pro career. I started as a power hitter, swinging in the high 120s and breaking 200 mph ball speed with a stock driver.
Back then, some instructors advised swinging at 80%, so I tried slowing down for more accuracy. That worked fine on shorter, tighter courses. But on longer setups, I was coming into greens with too much club, and par 5s stopped being
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Jun 9, 2015 at 9:13 pm
Do you have any video of that? I’d want to find out more
details.
jerry w
Oct 26, 2014 at 6:45 pm
give me a break. How and what Tiger wears while he is off the course (and maybe even there as long as it is acceptable as having enough fabric as to cover him well enough as to not be offensive to women and small children) should be his choice . Last time I checked he was still a citizen of the USA and as such entitled to freedom and the pursuit of happiness. come on people I play golf in shorts and my legs are not things of beauty but that is my choice.
John L.
Oct 21, 2014 at 3:13 pm
THANK YOU FOR WRITING THIS. It’s a bout time someone raised attention to this issue. First off, to all the people bashing the author, you are what is wrong with the game of golf right now. You’re boring mentality is exactly what golf doesn’t need. We need more people with an open mind, who are fun and hip. You’re dull sense of humor and seriousness is what slows pace of play. I definitely would not want to be in a foursome with any of you, I might quit playing the game because I was bored. So stop being haters because chances are you probably dress just as bad.
So again, thank you for writing a FUN article that is so true. It’s nice when people keep it real. Tiger needs a stylist, badly. Who knows, it might help rebuild his reputation.
Isn’t it ironic that he is homies with MJ who is also a HORRIBLE dresser. It’s so bad there is a tumblr dedicated to it.
http://wtfismikewearing.tumblr.com/
JoAnn
Oct 20, 2014 at 7:32 pm
I’m glad to see so many comments dissing the clown who wrote this. What’s your handicap, Sweetie?
Dale Doback
Oct 20, 2014 at 6:57 pm
While Tiger may be a golfer this article has nothing to do with golf and is in poor taste. This is by far the worst article I have read to date on this website. GOLFWRX PLEASE FIRE THIS AUTHOR AND GIVE HIM A RECOMMENDATION TO GO WORK AT TMZ.
Pat M
Oct 20, 2014 at 10:43 pm
His fashion sense is not that great but I have seen worse. I think as a force in golf that his era is over. He cannot match Rory and I doubt Tiger can ever win at The Masters again, especially if Bubba is palying well. Tiger had a great run but he is older now. The putting and the rest of the game is really shaky.
Tom Duckworth
Oct 19, 2014 at 11:23 am
I thought this site was about golf. Why do we read some a**hole behind his keyboard taking shots at how someone dresses. Is this a fashion site now? OH MY GOD! DID YOU SEE THOSE JEANS HE WORE WITH THAT SHIRT? I THINK I MIGHT JUST DIE!!!!!!!
steve
Oct 18, 2014 at 9:02 am
The guy that wrote this needs to be watched. Stalker alert, stage 3 clinger. Who pays that much attention to what any guy wears? This guy spends alot of time looking at Tigers pants, weird? What is he really looking at? Tiger get an order of protection fast.
Cp3
Oct 18, 2014 at 8:53 am
Brandel Chamblee is that you?
Bad attempt at comedy. Comes off as “kicking a guy while he’s down”. Honestly who cares how the guy dresses.
Hank Haney
Oct 17, 2014 at 9:16 pm
I saw those same pants on an old lady at golden coral that tiger’s wearing in the last picture.
He really needs to quit letting Phil pick out his clothes
Justin
Oct 17, 2014 at 4:07 pm
hrey
Oct 17, 2014 at 3:35 pm
This is how really rich people dress. They don’t give a horse’s ass what they look like…they care more about their portfolio. Case in point-Bill Gates, Mark Cuban, Steve Jobs, Warren Buffet, etc.
Tiger dresses under the mottto “It’s not how I dress that counts but who undresses me that does.” Raise your hand and post pics if your significant other looks like Lindsey Vonn or any other of the myriad of women that he’s slept with. I’ll grab a beer and wait.
Ben
Oct 17, 2014 at 12:53 pm
This has to be one of the worst articles I’ve ever wasted my time reading… Seriously?
ABgolfer2
Oct 17, 2014 at 2:50 pm
Yup.
Wally K
Oct 17, 2014 at 11:29 am
to each their own, I dont think he is dress badly at all off the course. The clothing fits the occasion in my book.
labatomy
Oct 17, 2014 at 11:08 am
garbage articles like this are ruining what little integrity golfwrx is holding onto
Pat M
Oct 20, 2014 at 10:45 pm
Kind of funny mentioning “integrity” in an article about a guy who was a serial adulterer.
Evan
Oct 17, 2014 at 9:22 am
Despite being a sport where fashion can/ should be showcased, golfers tend to be woefully unfashionable (not all, just most). Considering you can dress like Adam Scott or Luke Donald with just a bit of effort and/ or intervention, not sure why Tiger is such a marketing force. I guess America likes tacky/ cheap and no personality. Tiger’s game has risen to his endorsement hype, the rest of his life is not even close. Isn’t that what sports marketing and endorsements are all about? Kids or adults admiring an individual and wanting to be like them or buy their clothing and equipment?
Whoever has been in control of Tiger’s brand needs a huge pat on the back, they might be better at marketing and PR than Tiger is at golf.
Robeli
Oct 17, 2014 at 9:10 am
This article is racist as Ben is expecting Tiger to dress and look like a black man.
Doesn’t Tiger have a right to dress and look like he wants! Seriously. Even is this article is suppose to be ‘tongue in the cheek’, it sends the wrong message.
Colin Gillbanks
Oct 17, 2014 at 9:39 am
Racist article?
Really?
I mean, seriously?
John
Oct 17, 2014 at 10:37 am
You have no idea what racism is if you consider this article racist. Go back into your hole please. By the way, Tiger is only half black
Brandon
Oct 18, 2014 at 9:11 pm
More like 20%
John L.
Oct 21, 2014 at 3:19 pm
This is the dumbest comment imaginable. How does a black man dress? Please enlighten us… I’m actually offended now.
Desmond
Oct 17, 2014 at 4:44 am
Tiger grew up a golf prodigy … the real world is new to him. Street smarts, common sense and style takes a teacher.
Upchucking
Oct 17, 2014 at 4:17 am
Oh man, this article brought tears and roaring laughter! So on point in every criticizing way. Dude has some serious sartorial isha’s, as Jesse Jackson would pronounce it. The 90’s bouncer gear!! Nice!
And what in the Lawd’s name is he thinking with the stone washed David Lee Roth denims?!! I mean……is he caught in an eternal American Bandstand episode? 70’s music and dance series for our younger Canadian brothers and sisters up north. I thought the article was a great escape from the alleged state of the art equipment snooze material of coming driver downforce creating whale tails, fins, racing stripes, bogus shafts, counter balance this and that, 2 3/4 gains in distance with someone else’s design theme from years ago articles!! Bravo for pointing out the foibles of the rich and thick headed ungrateful clown that is on his way out the back door! Can you imagine what he’d pull from his closet for a stint on Dancing With The Stars………errrrrr fallin’ Stars, that is?
D Louis
Oct 17, 2014 at 2:19 am
Hey Ben…you should post a full picture of yourself so we can insult and make fun of you
BRad
Oct 17, 2014 at 7:25 am
He should… and I’m sure he dresses better than Tiger.
John L.
Oct 21, 2014 at 4:59 pm
Best reply by far.
KK
Oct 16, 2014 at 10:42 pm
Tiger’s actually a 38 yo white dude from the burbs who just happens to look like a black man. This article confirms it.
AZ Golfman
Oct 16, 2014 at 10:03 pm
That was a hilarious article. I have always wondered why he so fashion challenged. I guess once a nerd, always a nerd.
BOSS
Oct 16, 2014 at 9:42 pm
not everyone can look as good as Kaymer.
Tmk
Oct 16, 2014 at 9:08 pm
Wow, chill out critics. This article is downright hilarious.. Quit looking for hidden meanings or agendas. Smile. Laugh.
John L.
Oct 21, 2014 at 3:20 pm
Thank you. Well put.
8thehardway
Oct 16, 2014 at 7:46 pm
If Nike isn’t sending him coordinated outfits it’s time for rumor and speculation.
Dutch
Oct 16, 2014 at 7:46 pm
Funny stuff Ben. The last thing the internet needs is another story about Tiger’s swing, his coaches or his personal life. Kudos for injecting a little humor and taking a different approach on a tired subject.
Ignore the complainers this probably just hit a little too close to home.
Fred
Oct 16, 2014 at 6:19 pm
He should hit up his buddy MJ for some fashion tips?
http://wtfismikewearing.tumblr.com/
Waqar
Oct 16, 2014 at 7:06 pm
Some people just don’t have it, he is a bit dorky like the Pres.
John L.
Oct 21, 2014 at 3:21 pm
The greatest blog ever. MJ is trying to bring JNCOs back.
James
Oct 16, 2014 at 5:53 pm
Tour issue jeans…where can I buy them?!?!?!
Waqar
Oct 16, 2014 at 7:04 pm
Salvation Army 🙂
scotty pimpin
Oct 16, 2014 at 5:46 pm
I thought it was a great story. I thought it was hilarious nice one golfwrx!!
Garbage man
Oct 16, 2014 at 5:46 pm
I am far from a Tiger fan, I actually typically root against him when I watch golf. But this article is obnoxious. Why is it wrong that Tiger dresses like a regular guy? Would it be better if he wore ridiculous “urban threads” like Kanye West or one of those clown rappers? Sure he could maybe work on some better color matching or some better size choices but it’s not that bad. He dresses for himself, like he should, like men used to. I understand the full onslaught of emasculation that has occurred in the last 15 years is really pushing men to try to be as feminine as possible, and compete with women for title of most fashionable. But don’t hate just because some men still choose to have balls and dress how they want. Next article!
Jimbo
Oct 17, 2014 at 10:45 am
If you think he dresses ok then I’ve got news for you son. He doesn’t need to dress “urban”. Can’t he employ someone to give him some pointers. Some of that attire is horrific. But he’s American so….
Josh
Oct 16, 2014 at 5:45 pm
Those of you saying this is an irrelevant article are probably the same ones who think that with a few more golf lessons, you’ll be ready to hit q-school. There is so much more that goes into becoming a professional and a brand that can compete week in and week out.
Tiger is a brand — he is not just a golfer or a normal person–he is the predominant force in the golf industry’s sales pitch until someone unseats him…not just in equipment but also in apparel.
Because he gets PAID TO REPRESENT FASHION, it’s fair to realize this as a major misstep in the presentation of his brand to the public. And, the fact that he apparently refuses to hire a competent stylist for pennies compared to what he potentially could net in image recognition, is a sign that he’s not as “on top of his game” as some in the public want to credit him being.
Take this coupled with his infidelities….his play with injuries that cause more time away from the game, the fumbling of his coaching/caddy relationships…he truly is lucky that he delivers in the clutch because all signs point to someone who thinks they are without fault and unwilling to see any blind spots. Or as some would call a d-bag.
Just my 2 pennies.
dapadre
Oct 16, 2014 at 4:57 pm
So this is what becomes of Tiger news when we run out of real golf news to write about.
Greg Hunter
Oct 16, 2014 at 5:23 pm
I agree, stupid article I wasted my time on. since it was from golfwrx I thought it would decent…honestly, this was crap!
pvsd4090
Oct 18, 2014 at 7:05 am
I agree. Who is writing this stuff? What does it have to do with golf? This author; Ben, has came up with some dumb stuff but this article takes the cake. This is the kind of material reserved for tabloids at the checkout stand.
Ben
Oct 16, 2014 at 4:57 pm
I read everyday, but I must say that this article is a total hijack of a Barstool Sports acticle that “Pres” wrote last week.
Come on!
MikeB
Oct 16, 2014 at 4:50 pm
mind your own business! Who died and made you the fashion police! Get a life, will you?
drew r
Oct 16, 2014 at 4:49 pm
GolfWRX I hate to tell you, but your target audience is generally out of touch with fashion. These are golfers we’re talking about. If someone dresses too well at course and isn’t below a 4 cap, other players snicker, “who does that guy think he is?”
Knobbywood
Oct 23, 2014 at 6:42 pm
Wow really? So you and your friends PURPOSELY dress like clowns and make fun of somebody who actually dresses well because they can’t shoot 76? Thank my lucky stars I don’t have to tee it up with your crowd
Largechris
Oct 16, 2014 at 4:46 pm
Perfectly good article quit complaining…
Reality check Tigers fashion sense is beyond awful. We judge on appearances, yes, it is the easiest and quickest thing to make a judgement on. Why not, we all do it every day, consciously or not.
Surprised that the ‘dressed by grandma’ apology press conference didn’t get a mention as well.
I and millions of other fans will never get to know the real tiger, so we form our opinion from other cues. And the data unfortunately supports the conclusion douche.
snowman0
Oct 16, 2014 at 4:33 pm
I agree some of the outfits don’t look great, but this article is really irrelevant and a waste of server space/bandwidth.
Philip
Oct 16, 2014 at 3:35 pm
Tiger dresses for himself – as confident individuals often do. Why would he dress for anyone else? Only insecure sheep give a care for the general public, especially in regards to their attire.
So Ben, when are we going to see you on the catwalk?
Evan
Oct 16, 2014 at 4:36 pm
And only insecure sheep care what score they shoot on the golf course or what golf course they play at or what golf clubs are in their bag… oh wait, why are you on GolfWRX? The same thing can be said in any walk of life… it’s ok to have an opinion as long as it’s kept in perspective. Fashion/ Design/ Art/ Music mean very little to some people and a whole lot to others. No, fashion is not necessary, but neither is golf.
Philip
Oct 16, 2014 at 5:12 pm
Obviously I did not explain myself properly. I did not say fashion is not important. That is what is wonderful about life, we all have different interests and various things that are important to each of all. If we were all the same – boring! Besides, if we were all honest, there is little we do that is necessary.
However, there is a difference between an opinion and picking on someone because you can. Is this article truly in perspective? What is it’s point other than to poke fun at someone.
One is not an insecure sheep because they want to improve and search out venues to do so, i.e. “GolfWRX”. One is an insecure sheep if one cares more about what others think of them and their actions, thoughts, dress, etc., than there own views of themselves. Few of us can claim to be totally secure in all parts of our lives, but as long as we do not allow the opinion of others to hold more importance, then no harm.
Evan
Oct 16, 2014 at 5:24 pm
I agree with most of what you say… but going back to your original post, it would be hard call Tiger a confident individual. On the golf course maybe but his personal life has been far from balanced and secure. From someone who is such a public figure and makes ALOT of money off of his image (not just his golf game) I would say that a light hearted opinion piece about his fashion sense at public events is in perspective. Tiger has also been voted best dressed on tour multiple times by fellow players, not sure if this says something about the other players or about the person at Nike who puts out his clothes.
Philip
Oct 16, 2014 at 5:34 pm
True enough. Didn’t know he was voted best dressed on tour – like anything, whether it should be taken as a compliment would depend on the tour standard for outfits. In my opinion, the credit would go more to the individual at Nike outfitting him.
stripe
Oct 16, 2014 at 3:32 pm
So “Dad Jeans” are ones that bunch at the bottom? I really did not know this LMAO. Seriously, this is good to know!
:-p
Oct 16, 2014 at 2:58 pm
Dudes……. what you guys don’t understand is that he doesn’t have the body of a fashion model! He can’t wear skinny jeans, because his body shape is not meant for the catwalk! Sheesh, what, you all been watching too much Project Runway
Kelly
Oct 16, 2014 at 2:52 pm
In the second last photo it took me almost a full minute to realize that Tiger was even in the photo.
Dane
Oct 16, 2014 at 2:43 pm
lol this is great! Of all the body guards and entourage hes invested in, Joan Rivers would of been the wisest!
Evan
Oct 16, 2014 at 2:20 pm
^ These dudes ^ probably dress just like Tiger, and thus, have no understanding as to why his attire is appalling. Anyway, I enjoyed the story. I also understand that not every story from Golf WRX needs to be a serious issue, or equipment related, or whatever. This story was written to be entertaining, not to inform the reader of a serious matter.
bradford
Oct 16, 2014 at 2:33 pm
he meant “v those dudes v”
dot dot
Oct 17, 2014 at 10:58 am
Do you have proof he meant that. Back up your claim please.
Rwj
Oct 16, 2014 at 1:59 pm
Wow. Tiger Woods and his clothing choices vs a guy who writes about another man’s clothing choice…Tiger wins
bradford
Oct 16, 2014 at 2:32 pm
…vs some guy who comments on the article? (I realize guy 4 in this string is me, but #3 is going down with me)
Evan
Oct 16, 2014 at 4:39 pm
lol, bravo! I’ll be #5… going down with the ship just for the fun of it!
Jeremy
Oct 16, 2014 at 5:55 pm
Hilarious. Loved this “article,” despite having to put “article” in quotes.
dot dot
Oct 17, 2014 at 11:00 am
Bradford, please stop trolling.
Carl truitt
Oct 16, 2014 at 1:57 pm
another shameless story that incorporates Tiger, if for no other reason than because his name alone draws eyeballs.
i hope golfwrx got a deal on this story
Josh
Oct 16, 2014 at 3:15 pm
Yet you clicked on it – know how to get them to stop writing these pointless Tiger articles you hate? Stop giving them hits.
Carl truitt
Oct 16, 2014 at 8:33 pm
Josh,
You’re right but sometimes you have to speak your mind…you know what I mean?
Joe Momma
Oct 16, 2014 at 3:46 pm
They should have gotten Levis or some other denim company, but they didn’t.
So rest assured you can sleep at night knowing Tiger and GolfWRX made no more money than they did the day before.
Good thing you monitor peoples money… where would we be without all you haters?
You should critique the Health Care system next, it really needs your attention.
Carl truitt
Oct 16, 2014 at 8:32 pm
Joe momma….Not sure you understood the post, but glad you could go on the offensive. Re-read my post and see if the light comes on.