What Would You Rather Watch Files...Tiger Early Vs. French Open Playoff Edition

I have to tell you I was riveted checking online for the results while the Golf Channel was showing every move Tiger made Sunday morning. The SI/golf.com gang wasn't too enthralled to miss the French Open playoff, either.

Hack: Was anybody else miffed that Golf Channel switched its coverage Sunday from the European Tour's French Open playoff to show Tiger and the other final-round rabbits at the AT&T? Jimenez had just lit his cigar, for crying out loud! I know television is about ratings, but as a viewer I felt cheated, and I bet I wasn't alone.

Herre: Geez, Damon. Stuck for something to do on the 4th of July?

Hack: I was cramming! Not easy driving these rowdy Confidential buses!

Evans: I was mad as hell about it since I had been watching the tournament since 9 am.

Typical east coast elitist! Just imagine living on the west coast and watching since 6 a.m. Go on...

I know the Golf Channel has contractual obligations with the PGA Tour and the sponsors, but for the love and respect of the game ...

Van Sickle: Early coverage, with or without Tiger, is lame. It does not make for good TV.

I'm hoping the fallout from weak PGA Tour ratings is a rethinking by networks of how many hours they cover in the new contract. It seems the networks could pick up the leaders for the opening nine on Golf Channel and present a tighter, more compelling 2 hour telecast on the network. Anyone else for that?