If I was earning more money because of the influence of one person in my industry, I would bust a gut to be associated with that person any way I could. I think that is where PGA golfers find themselves when given the chance to play the new summer tournament where Tiger, who is already King of the PGA tour, will anoint a new era in golf personality marketing. And, like he doesn’t deserve it. I say Tiger for President. But he probably wouldn’t want to take a cut in pay.

“Vijay Singh, K.J. Choi and Fred Funk plan to play in Tiger Woods’ new event, the AT&T National.

Singh’s addition Wednesday was a key boost for Woods, who last week said he was having a difficult time getting top golfers to commit for the July 5-8 tournament at Congressional Country Club. The tournament was added to the PGA Tour calendar in March, after most players had set their schedules for the year.

Singh, ranked No. 6 in the world, has won three majors and has two victories this year on the tour.

Top 10 golfers Jim Furyk and Adam Scott have also said they will play. However, marquee names Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els are expected to skip the event.

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