Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

RE: Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

Former Member — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:50:41 GMT

I think that Tiger with his weight lifting and "off the course" regimen has helped raise the overall fitness level of the players. It certainly isn't as bad as the olden days when they would smoke cigarettes while waiting to tee off. Isn't smoking a good way to lose weight? I heard it was an appetite supressant. ;) Even with the new athletic abilities of golfers....swimmers still kick their trash!! We pretty much dominate everyone. :notworthy: :laugh2:

RE: Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

Former Member — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:40:08 GMT

Kyra- we certainly seem to be the sport with the most gripe-y aches and pains! We also seem to be the sport most guaranteed to put non-participants to sleep while we earnestly try to explain to them the importance of Phelp's feats, Lochte's upset of Piersol, Hackett's lack of form etc. Thank goodness for the forums to share our enthusiasm and occasional angst for the sport we love. AGREED!! I've been trying to explain to my friends all week the importance of what's been going on and they just look at me blankly. They just don't understand what a big deal breaking a world record by a body length is. p.s. Nice choice in Wile E. Coyote. ;)

RE: Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

Former Member — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:36:06 GMT

RE: Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

Former Member — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:00:52 GMT

Cincinnati Kid?(aka Steve McQueen champion poker player), Al Unser Sr. and Jr., Mario Andretti father, son and grandson...the list is huge. billy fanstone

RE: Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

Former Member — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:52:27 GMT

I certainly wouldn't say that the second best golfer in the world, Phil Michaelson (I don't know how to spell it), is in "good shape". In fact, many of the best ones to me look very unfit. Maybe 'decent' would have been a better word. But they have to have at least a little muscle to power the ball that far. I still think the majority are in good shape though. Vijah Syng (sp) and the guy who wears hot pink pants (don't know his name) seem to be in decent enough shape. I'd say the younger golfers are in better shape then the older ones, but that seems to happen to anyone regardless of sport or not as they get older.

RE: Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

Former Member — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:21:04 GMT

It depends on what they're comparing. If they're comparing what they've done for the sport, then it's really hard to pick. They've both done incredibly things in terms of promotion and recognition of their respective sports. In terms of athelticism, Phelps wins hands down. Golfers are in good shape (my ex-boyfriend is a professional golfer, and they do have be in good shape to play at that level), but swimming is definatley harder than chasing a little white ball around. Stupid little white ball.......never goes straight either, I think they rig them at the factory.... ;)

RE: Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

hrietz — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:03:43 GMT

RE: Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

hrietz — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:20:29 GMT

Golfers are in good shape (my ex-boyfriend is a professional golfer, and they do have be in good shape to play at that level)) I certainly wouldn't say that the second best golfer in the world, Phil Michaelson (I don't know how to spell it), is in "good shape". In fact, many of the best ones to me look very unfit.

RE: Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

Former Member — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:23:59 GMT

.......... in what? Pole-vault Javelin Artistic Ice Skating .............this list could be endless. Each is a GrandMaster in his own field.

RE: Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

swimr4life — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:01:22 GMT

Please don't be offended if you are a golfer....BUT....Golf is nowhere near a measure of "athleticism"! It is definitely a skill, but not "athletic". Michael Phelps wins hands down!

RE: Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

bbpolhill — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:25:48 GMT

One of the more ridiculous comparisons I have ever seen.

RE: Michael Phelps vs Tiger Woods

Former Member — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:23:08 GMT

On USA Swimming's website there is a link to SI.COM where a poll is being run to determine who is the greatest American athlete. This is absolutely one of the most ridiculous polls of all time but perhaps some of you would like to vote or even watch the laughable debate on their video. I agree Matt, it's so stupid. Like those Ali vs Graciano computer calculated fights...at least you could argue they are in the same sport... I hate this ranking BS.