Terry May had this to say to Rob Ferrara and I quote:
 RF>   Many people tuned in to watch the Masters Sunday that had
 RF>  never watched a golf tournament before.  It wasn't because of
 RF>  that rather mundane cast of characters that have been playing
 RF>  the last twenty years.  It was strictly because of Tiger
 RF>  Woods.
 TM> That's probably true, but a lot of that is probably Tiger's
 TM> newness.
         Maybe.  I think there's more than newness involved.  The
       whole Tiger Woods package is appealing.
 TM> Who is to say those same people will keep tuning in after
 TM> Tiger's been around awhile?
         If it's even just a few, he has been good for the game.  I
       feel rather safe in saying it will be more than just a few.
 RF>   Change what?  Making golf more affordable?  It very well
 RF>  might.  It would not surprise me to golf courses start
 RF>  springing up.
 TM> They already are, but Tiger winning or losing won't have
 TM> anything to do with affordability.  That will be determined by
 TM> the marketplace.
         Tiger's presence will affect demand and therefore the
       marketplace.  I think more people will want to play and
       supply will find a way to meet the demand.
                                                 Rob
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