I can't imagine how many gofl pros out there would love to work 100 days a year for $50 000. Maybe Tiger didn't pay him more cause Haney was scared to offer advice. And if it was such a bad gig, why didn't Haney quit?
How much does his other students pay him?
Don't forsee myself reading this book. Seems like a bunch of dribble. Tiger likes the Navy SEALS. So what? You think he's the only guy on tour who has other interests outside golf?
Let's not pretend $50,000 is a lot of money for being married to Tiger. (when his caddie was getting 7 figures
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How many NBA or major college coaches would work for $50,000 yearly.(regardless of how much attention/potential clients that might get them) Just because a PE coach would kill for same gig doesn't mean the NBA coach would accept it.
Even preTiger Haney would command $5000-20000 DAILY for a corporate outing.
Heck you've never heard of me and I used to get $1500-3000 daily for corporate outings
As you say, Haney could've walked away at any time.(and IMHO opinion should never have taken such a time sucking,poorly compensated,fast food getting, deal in the first place-As I stated before, I was embarrassed for him on the few occasions I witnessed his cult like following of him around)
For the record, Haney does not complain in the book about the amount he was paid. (that's more Brad's take on Tiger's cheapness)
Obviously the reward was association with potentially the greatest player ever, and Haney, if not making a deal with the devil then, has certainly now.
Lots of people could write sellable books about the inner workings/dirty laundry of a celebrity,player, club, or client.
The book may be a compelling addition to someone's "library", but I'd keep it near the Charmin.
If it was written by one of his mistresses or low profile exemployee, I'd have far less of a problem with it.
A well known teacher who was a willing/wanting participant should be above such behavior.
Haney deserves whatever attention/criticism. this brings him.