We really didn’t need a blog to tell us that Tim Finchem will do anything Tiger tells him to. That much was known long ago.

What’s ludicrous about Finchem’s latest mess is that we’re even having this discussion. As ESPN Radio’s Colin Cowherd said today, “Testing PGA players for steroids is like looking for Paris Hilton’s mensa score. There’s nothing there.”

I won’t go that far; it’s entirely possible some players have taken a few supplements. But is it something that’s threatening the core of the game? Aren’t there any bigger issues out there? Maybe it’s just me, but when I see a group shot of Phil Mickelson, Jason Gore and Colin Montgomerie, I’m thinking six-dollar burgers, not steroids.

In case Tiger fails to provide any other bright ideas to Finchem, I thought I’d jot a few down. Perhaps we could spend a little more effort on making golf affordable for everyone? What about upgrading the marketing budget so the average fan learns there’s more to the Tour than Phil, Tiger and Daly? And have we really resolved all the equipment issues?

Must be nice, having to look for things to worry about. We should all have Finchem’s problems.

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