On 16 Apr 97, after being hired as WNBA commissioner, Rob Ferrara said:
 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.
That's probably true, but a lot of that is probably Tiger's newness.  Who is 
to say those same people will keep tuning in after Tiger's been around 
hile?
 RK>> Will his winning change that?
 RF> 
 RF>           Change what?  Making golf more affordable?  It very well
 RF>         might.  It would not surprise me to golf courses start
 RF>         springing up.
They already are, but Tiger winning or losing won't have anything to do with 
affordability.  That will be determined by the marketplace. 
... Atlanta Braves - 1991, 1992, 1995 & 1996 National League Champions!
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