He needs to make him his best friend, now. David Stern has bonded with Michael Jordan and other NBA stars. Finchem needs to follow suit. As for Woods, for reasons of public image he should have taken his concerns to Ponte Vedra first. Woods leverage is nothing if not good for other touring pros.
Some players talk as if they again have lost control of their Tour.
They broke away from the PGA of America more than 30 years ago so they could control their own destiny, but in a way they gave away control by taking only four votes on the nine-person policy board. Superstar dissent is nothing new. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus butted heads with commissioner Deane Beman over business. Norman has battled Finchem over business and rights. The TPA raises questions about the players not having a grip on their Tour.