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1. 

   Victor

   Dec 14, 2018 at 1:07 pm

   Yes because 1. Not kissing up to the media 2. Never forgetting the media snubbed you and 3. Ignoring the media if you win again, is gonna be a sure fire way to get you more “media” attention.

   Suck it up, suck up, and get a equipment deal so someone else can help market your “fake” brand, so you get paid more $$$

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   Ronald E Owens

   Dec 14, 2018 at 12:58 pm

   Who cares? Get over it! Consider whose list it is and in a list of things that REALLY matter, is this even on it? Didn’t think so.

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3. 

   JustWellsy

   Dec 14, 2018 at 11:58 am

   Who cares about ESPN anyway? What a terrible company… I’m glad they’re failing

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     nrgnovator

     Dec 14, 2018 at 2:10 pm

     Can’t agree more!!! ESPN has become (in general) a bunch of irrelevant, biased leftists who are desperately attempting to regain their respect and viewership that was lost due to their inability to keep their politics out of their sports coverage and commentary!

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   IMO

   Dec 13, 2018 at 10:49 am

   Remember golf is a game not a sport!!!! Who gives a hoot about ESPN, CNN, and MSNBC…

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   Jerry Updike

   Dec 13, 2018 at 10:33 am

   They put an actual animal in front of him, that’s hilarious.

   The list is funny, Cormier isn’t even a top 5 mixed martial artist, let alone a top 3 athlete in the world. Mahomes and Harden must have really good agents.

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   Steve

   Dec 12, 2018 at 11:01 pm

   This list is meaningless, particularly for the women in it. In all women’s sports there’s a few dominate players at the top, and the rest just fill out the tournament. They’re also typically a lot better looking.

   And why would you have Olympians on this list when…it’s not an Olympic year? Just because they beat up on whoever’s looking to scrape a paycheck by?

   Bag a few more major next year BK; let the anger burn within you.

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   Tony Lynam

   Dec 12, 2018 at 9:02 pm

   ESPN? That network is still around?

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   Tommy

   Dec 12, 2018 at 8:16 pm

   But he doesn’t care…..right. I actually like what I’ve seen of Brooks as a person but you can’t demand respect…doesn’t work that way. Just zip it and keep winning…it’ll come, just like all the money did. Didn’t have to ask for that, did you?

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   Jack

   Dec 12, 2018 at 6:03 pm

   Interesting piece that highlights the wide-range of sports with these gifted athletes who have dominated in their respective fields (Thank you, @Gianni for the share). Two things of note:

   First, ESPN’s list of most dominant athletes is clearly driven off quantitative metrics and makes no mention to how marketable [like-able] these individuals are. So to the many readers who have commented on Koepka’s personality or lack thereof and how this may have driven an omission from ESPN’s aforementioned list… irrelevant.

   Second, has the LPGA missed the mark in terms of creating a buzz around such a talented player in Ariya Jutanugarn? Considering the likes of other women who too have had dominant stretches since ’98 (Sorenstam, Ochoa, Tseng, just to name a few) it seems to me that an organization that has notoriously struggled in growing their following should be able to capitalize on a female who is not only one of the most successful golfers on the LPGA, but rather one of the most dominant athletes in the world.

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10. 

    the dude

    Dec 12, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    good to see the olympic figure skater made the top 11……wow..

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    the dude

    Dec 12, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    He could win the grand slam….and 2 day’s later…”in other news” Not sure what it is…but he is lukewarm…kinda robotic out there. Not a aweful thing, just an awesome golfer that is boring…..

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12. 

    Brad

    Dec 12, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    Brooks Koepka doesn’t get included in the same breath as other “star” athletes in golf or other sports for two simple reasons – (1) he doesn’t kiss up to the media and (2) he isn’t signed to a big name OEM golf manufacturer.

    If he were signed to ANY of the big OEM golf companies, their media departments would be out singing his praises from the rooftops and selling this fantastic, feel-good, “Cool Hand Brooks” persona to the media and golfing public.

    Most of the players who people think are “cool” or “charismatic” are seen that way simply because their sponsors have manufactured that perception. There are exceptions, or those players who have such big personalities or are so exceptional that they don’t need anything “manufactured” such as Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, John Daly, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, etc. – but most of the “cool” golfers aren’t really that cool in person. I’ve met quite a lot of them and really, most of them aren’t any more charismatic or cool than the average Joe on the street, and the ones that are often aren’t the ones the public thinks would be cool to hang out with.

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13. 

    Travis

    Dec 12, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    His whole golf persona has been done many times over. He’s not unique in anything. He’s a great golfer but unmemorable in almost every way. The fact that he doesn’t have a club contract is actually working AGAINST him because he’s not even the face of any brand. So in the eyes of the fans he’s getting no face time.

    He has no traits about him that make him memorable or marketable.

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14. 

    Aldo

    Dec 12, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    Oh Lord gimme a break. Poor baby earning over $5 million this season isn’t enough for simply playing a game well? Still need your ego stroked. I swear pro athletes along with actors/actresses, music artists all for the most part get paid exorbitant amounts of money for their jobs but still want public recognition. Don’t hear any complaint about no awards or list for best brain and heart surgeons or for emergency first responders or how about teachers. SMH

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      Gun Violent

      Dec 12, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      You can’t compare artists to sports athletes.
      Art is opinion based, sports is achievement based.
      It doesn’t matter whether you like a particular song or movie or whatever – it doesn’t mean it’s good, it doesn’t mean everybody has to like it.
      In sports, you have to go achieve it. It doesn’t matter what anybody says, if you win, and get results, that’s what counts. And not all athletes are looking for public recognition, they are out there to get results.
      That’s where you are wrong, and are confused, when you think your taste in music counts for something – it doesn’t. That movie that won an award? It doesn’t make it a good movie. It’s just somebody’s opinion. Same as food. Not everything will taste good for everybody.
      Sports is not the same.
      You have shown your lack of education.

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        Aldo

        Dec 13, 2018 at 3:30 pm

        Hey Gun Violet thanks for what appears to be your attempt to educate on the differences between objective and subjective. It fell flat as you missed my whole point and it wasn’t comparing peoples tastes in the arts to athletic accomplishments. Obviously artist and athletes have very different jobs but these artists and athletes already get paid unimaginable amounts of money for a job that us mere mortals look at as entertainment, past time, a hobby. And this great compensation for their work is not enough that they still need to hear praises and feel the pats on their back at awards shows or top 10 lists. Now you stated that not all athletes are looking for recognition but results but I think in this case the title of this article begs to differ. Koepka has the results, the money and has reached the pinnacle golf world #1. That alone should speaks volumes but sounds like his ego is still taking a hit for not being included in some ridiculous list.
        Stay in school kids.

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    toyzrx

    Dec 12, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    The list is for athletes. Golfers don’t count period.

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      You suck

      Dec 12, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      Ummm, Jutanurgarn is on the list, so if this is a shot at a golfer you have failed. Now, go back to the t box and hits your 3rd

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        erlybrd

        Dec 13, 2018 at 9:22 pm

        Golf is something that athletes do in their off season. I’ve heard of Jutanurgan. Yeh a lot of guys who think golf is a sport watch girls golf I suppose, lol.

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16. 

    KevinS.

    Dec 12, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    You gotta be kidding me! ESPN providing such a list is akin to asking Nancy Pelosi who was the best U.S. president ever. It’s not the content of the list; it’s the source of the assessments that created the list.

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    Dave r

    Dec 12, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Only one golfer in the top 20 anyway so who cares ! Why would any golfer be upset it’s only the opinion of some sports writer ?

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18. 

    Marc Tebo

    Dec 12, 2018 at 11:13 am

    He’s not marketable, it’s that simple. If this guy had just 1 inkling of personality people might start taking notice. He’s so BORING…

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      Mv

      Dec 12, 2018 at 11:17 am

      You’re assesment is spot on. He’s the most uninteresting man in the world.

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      A. Commoner

      Dec 12, 2018 at 1:29 pm

      Look at the so-called idols getting praise today. A ‘crass and crude’ mouth and general behavior is so prized and praised. “Swagger” valued by so many is simply obnoxious oafish acting. Reserved and professional behavior befitting of a champion should be welcomed instead of challenged. On the flip side, we have seen those who habitually gave only scripted and rehearsed tidbits to adoring audiences while keeping their distance from the “unwashed masses” who nonetheless loved them. Life is full of contradictions.

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19. 

    Gun Violent

    Dec 12, 2018 at 11:06 am

    This is good. It will help him spur on for the new season and will help him rip everybody a new one.

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20. 

    kevin

    Dec 12, 2018 at 10:35 am

    Koepka finished 2018 5th on the money list, 9th in fed ex standings, and won twice. yes they were majors but this guy was hardly dominant, and definitely not one of the most dominant athletes when looking at all athletes and all sports.

    He is quickly becoming incredibly annoying though.

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21. 

    Thomas A

    Dec 12, 2018 at 9:51 am

    But, but…he doesn’t care, right? Or he does? I couldn’t tell you what his voice sounds like, btw. As if he would have something intelligent to say anyway.

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      Krooks Boepka

      Dec 12, 2018 at 10:03 am

      He’s too busy counting his millions and banging his model girlfriend to care, Thomas. Enjoy that high horse though, buddy.. suites you well.

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22. 

    Michael

    Dec 12, 2018 at 9:30 am

    Maybe if he had something to say, people might want to talk to him…

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      A. Commoner

      Dec 12, 2018 at 5:00 pm

      What’s the problem here? He might be Ben Hogan without the acidity.

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23. 

    Dan

    Dec 12, 2018 at 9:21 am

    I’m surprised they didn’t select Tiger bc it was “the greatest comeback in sports history” (sarcasm).

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24. 

    DarthBlader

    Dec 12, 2018 at 9:12 am

    It’s golf BK. Life goes on…

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