Missing links

Tiger Woods’ failure to play at Rivera just to protect his streak is an act of cowardice. Seven tournaments in seven months; give me a break. Byron Nelson set the record of 11 consecutive wins in approximately three months. I can’t imagine the amount of pressure of grinding it out week after week. Of course, neither can Tiger.

RANDY THOMPSON

El Segundo

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After suffering through last weekend’s Pebble Beach Pro-Am, I think it’s about time they put this little clambake to rest.

Years ago, when actual celebrities showed up, it was novel, and fun. Now with the B-list celebrities and six-hour rounds of hacking, it’s like going to the dentist, with the pompous Nick Faldo along as commentator.

The reason I stopped playing golf was because of slow play and too many people on the course with absolutely no idea of how to play the game. Why would anybody want to watch it on TV?

D.S. ADAM

Newhall