I think TGL flops too but maybe for a different reason. When I watch golf, putting is like free throws. 95% of the time I find it boring, but when it matters there’s nothing better. To me, they are taking a boring part of the viewing and making it the focal point. Can you sympathize with this or am I bad golf viewer? I’m pumped that Past Parallel is back!
You’re spot on. That sentiment is a broadly popular one amongst golf fans. This is why the majors have become so elevated, as not much else matters right now. Golf as a TV product is inherently boring, there is so much downtime. They can try to put all the bells and whistles on the product they want, but until the fundamental product itself improves, casual fans are going to be largely disinterested.
EDIT- first 9 holes of TGL are 3v3 alt shot which I did not realize. I like this! Full details on format below…
https://tglgolf.com/articles/2023/10/modern-match-play--first-look-at-our-competition-format
I think TGL flops too but maybe for a different reason. When I watch golf, putting is like free throws. 95% of the time I find it boring, but when it matters there’s nothing better. To me, they are taking a boring part of the viewing and making it the focal point. Can you sympathize with this or am I bad golf viewer? I’m pumped that Past Parallel is back!
You’re spot on. That sentiment is a broadly popular one amongst golf fans. This is why the majors have become so elevated, as not much else matters right now. Golf as a TV product is inherently boring, there is so much downtime. They can try to put all the bells and whistles on the product they want, but until the fundamental product itself improves, casual fans are going to be largely disinterested.