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I believe the post Tiger era begins in about 10 years or so. American golf is looking real bleak at that point. Furyk and Mickelson will be past their prime, and Tiger will be semi-retired. I doubt he even plays the Champions tour in 2025 (might retire before then).

Think of all the players younger than Tiger who are looking like future stars. How many of them are now Americans? Look at the leaderboards for majors. How many are Americans besides Tiger, Phil, or Jim F.?

I hope the PGA doesn't head toward the LPGA as it appears to be.

I wouldn't get depressed quite yet. 10 years is a long time.

I kind of agree with you here.

Just time for the PGA to plan before it gets to that state. (Develop more talent here).

I am not sure what the PGA can and will do to develop talent here. I am hoping that new talent will just show up!

That's a pretty negative viewpoint. Are you telling us you don't think any new blood will emerge in the next 10 years? There's always somebody new around the corner.

Exactly...there will be players coming along within the next 10 years...heck, Tiger's whole career so far has only been 10 years, so that's a lot of time for newcomers to come through the pipeline.

I agree too, there are fantastic players in high school right now that started playing because of Tiger that will be on the tour a few years down the road, lighting it up. Others are coming...

I just hope some of the newcomers look at golf like more than just a way to make a living. We need some people with the fire and drive that Tiger has to be the very best, to break all records. If we can find those players and instill that kind of winning spirit, we'll always produce excellent golfers.

Most talented U.S. golfers in their 20's....Ben Curtis, Jonathan Byrd, Sean O'Hair, Lucas Glover

Need we say more?

I agree in general with the premise that we (the US) do not seem to have produced a lot of good players lately. I wish I knew what the cause of the problem is.

Please note that I think Glover and some other young guns are pretty good. I just do not see any real gems coming.

I would also note that many of the alledged top players (US and worldwide) have consistently failed in the sunday round when going against Tiger. Other than Adam Scott and Micheel, did anyone else really put up a battle and sink putts when they had chances.

The other PGA post kind of hit the nail on the head. Tiger played extremely well, but the rest definitely played poorly.

While 10 years is a long time, nobody but Tiger has emerged in the past 10. It's rather ironic that everthing that Tiger has done for the game may ultimately be the reason for the death of The Champions Tour. All of the big names in their 30s & 40s will be wealthy beyond their wildest dreams, due in large part to the increased purses and related endorsement opportunities Tiger has wrought. Why would they want to endure the grind of a (much) lower profile Champions Tour ? Norman is the first good example of that. I suspect more big names will follow suit as the come of age.

Norman has had some health issues that have prevented him from playing much golf at all in the past few years, although I can see your point.

That's a good point, one I hadn't thought of......

i'll be the savior lol