TaylorMade CEO: Tiger Woods Is Back 'In Great Form'
*By Michael Teich*
Tiger Woods hasn't won a major championship in more than a decade, but David Abeles, CEO of golf equipment and brand manufacturer TaylorMade, thinks the dry spell may end at the British Open this weekend.
"We turn the corner into Carnoustie, \[Scotland,\] which we think is a golf course that sets up very well for Tiger," Abeles told Cheddar on Tuesday. "He's in a great position right now to challenge."
Beginning July 19, the world's best players will tee off against each other at the British Open, the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf. In addition to Woods, TaylorMade has a strong stable of players representing its brand at the eventーincluding world ranked #1 player Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, and Jason Day. Although Abeles said a win for any of these athletes would be good for business, only Woods can claim to have [boosted](https://www.pga.com/news/golf-buzz/tiger-effects-leads-highest-pga-tour-ratings-in-5-years) the PGA Tour's ratings to its highest level in five years.
Abeles also told Cheddar he expects companies Top Golf and Drive Shack will improve the overall popularity of the sport.
"It's the combination of game-ification and live experience and entertainment coming together in the format of golf," said Abeles. "That'll lead its way into more traditional golf and ultimately increase participation rates."
For the full segment, [click here.](https://cheddar.com/videos/taylormade-ceo-tiger-woods-in-great-position-to-win-british-open)
Ryan Hammond, Executive Director of the Eagles Autism Foundation, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where he explains how the Eagles Autism Challenge came together and how the entire organization, beginning with team owner Jeffrey Lurie, has been able to raise autism awareness to new levels.
Alex Glaze and Trysta Krick tell viewers which NBA wagers will be a slam dunk while Gabe Lacques steps into the batter's box with his best picks for MLB Opening Day.
Sponsored by BetMGM.
Alex Glaze and Trysta Krick provide their winning strategies for betting on the end of the NBA Play-In Tournament and the start of the playoffs, while Minty Bets breaks down Thursday night's MLB slate and pitches her top picks.
Sponsored by BetMGM
Alex Glaze and Michael Jenkins size up Saturday's Final Four matchups while David Salituro tells us what to expect - and who to bet on - when it comes to MLB Opening Day and the Masters Tournament.
Sponsored by BetMGM
Olivia Harlan Dekker, Alex Glaze and ESPN College Gameday analyst LaPhonso Ellis deliver their top plays for the Round of 16 of the NCAA Tournament, with Glaze also discusses what Kyrie Irving's eligibility for home games means for the Nets title chances.
Sponsored by BetMGM
Olivia Harlan Dekker, Alex Glaze, and Sean Green provide viewers with all the intel they need to place winning bets and dominate their brackets during the NCAA Tournament, ranging from breakout performers, most likely upsets, and who will win it all.
Sponsored by BetMGM
With Selection Sunday just days away, Olivia Harlan Dekker and Tyler Fulghum break down Thursday night's action and the outlook for several key conference tournaments. Meanwhile, Alex Glaze dishes out his top plays for a star-studded Thursday night NBA doubleheader.
Sports Betting in the U.S. is booming. According to industry experts, we could see another boom this year as more states move towards statewide legalization of sports wagering. While this comes as huge news for fans, there are some very real concerns as to whether or not sports betting potentially poses a threat to public health. Senior Clinician at the Caron Treatment Centers, Eric Webber, joined Cheddar to discuss more.
Olivia Harlan Dekker breaks down Thursday night's top NBA games, Joe Ceraulo hones in on player props, and Trysta Krick delivers her lock of the night on the hardwood.
Partha Unnava, Founder and CEO and Lasso, joins Cheddar Innovates to discuss how the design behind these compression socks can prevent injuries and improve performance.
