Dustin Johnson is currently the #1 ranked golfer in the world. Eldrick (Tiger) Woods used to be.
While watching a bit of the Canadian Open, which DJ would go on to win by three shots, something jumped out at yours truly.
When walking among the fans on both sides, Johnson made it a point to slap all the hands he could.
This is something Woods never did, or does. Eldrick routinely ignores them, even the adoring kids. He walks straight ahead, often mumbling to himself, as if he's in a world of his own.
Now I ask you -- is it really asking too much of a professional athlete to give a little love back to those that have ponied up big bucks just to be on the premises when he plays?
Seems simple enough.
Guys like Dustin Johnson and Mike Trout of Major League Baseball get it. Besides their obvious skills, that's why they're loved by so many.
Guys like Tiger Woods and Barry Bonds just couldn't seem to be bothered with it.
It was/is evidently beneath them to associate with the "peasants" in any way, shape, or form.
Even something so easily done as slapping a few hands along the way. Merely a common courtesy.
It really is shameful.
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