‘That’s the Difference He’s Made’: Tiger Woods Is Much Bigger Than the $42M FIFA World Cup Finals, Claims the 3x Major Winner

The final round of the PNC Championship is on Sunday, December 18, and so is the 2022 FIFA World Cup. As fans of both events, many viewers will be happy that the two of them have different timings. However, a three-time major winning-PGA Tour pro doesn’t agree with that. He wished both events would have had the same timings so that he could see Tiger Woods win over the 22-player field with his popularity. 

Padraig Harrington and his son Paddy have prepared themselves for the Tour Champions’ father-son event at The Ritz-Carlton GC. And winning the title should have been his priority. However, the Irish golfer is more excited to watch the 46-year-old American golfer play at the event. 

Padraig Harrington is more than confident in the popularity of Tiger Woods 

Tiger Woods has been playing professional golf for more than 25 years and has won 100+ titles worldwide. With his incredible golfing and athleticism, he changed the face of golf for good in these years. Hence, Padraig Harrington thinks that Woods can beat any other sports event, even the FIFA World Cup rating, with his game.

“I’m so disappointed that the World Cup Final is on 9 o’clock on Sunday morning,” Harrington said during the press conference ahead of the father-son event. 

The marquee players of team Argentina and France, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, along with their entire squad will battle each other in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup title and $42 million prize money. And it is scheduled for 10 am eastern time, making Harrington sad. 

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“I really wanted (it) to be on mid afternoon at 3 o’clock going up against the PNC Championship,” the 6-time PGA Tour champion revealed. “Because I think Tiger might win over on the TV ratings to the World Cup,” he added. “That’s the difference he’s made to golf.”

The Tiger effect in the world of professional golf

Before Woods, the golf world didn’t care whether the players were physically fit or not. But, Tiger has always maintained his fitness. Hence, many started to follow in his footsteps to bring athleticism into the sport. The 82-times PGA Tour champion’s incredible golfing and competitive spirit also helped golf gain more followers. 

Tiger Woods also helped raise the purse money of the tournaments to millions. Moreover, hundreds of young golfers dreaming of playing golf professionally is also the after-effect of Woods making the sport popular.

Padraig Harrington claims that the 15-time major champion can easily beat the TV ratings of the FIFA World Cup. If the two events were being broadcasted live simultaneously. Which one would you prefer to watch? 

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