A Behind the Scenes Account of Being Media at Tiger's Speech
In a great and quick read, Reuters photographer Joe Skipper details his account of serving as a photographer in the pool media for Tiger's 2/19 speech. Though it appears Skipper was kept in the dark about as much as Jack Bauer might keep a hostage, he does share some interesting details.
We gathered at the Marriott Sawgrass Convention Center, located about a mile from the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse, where the event was held. We were ‘registered’ by PGA employees, our drivers licenses checked, and we received special credentials labeled ‘pool media’.
It had the feel of a Secret Service wrangling. Where the pool participants are identified, and then placed in a ‘holding room’ prior to a specifically timed and coordinated departure. Reporters from AP, Reuters and several other organizations joined us. ...
A moment before 11, I heard the rotors of a helicopter above the building and wondered what they could possibly hope to film from there, except the dramatic scene-setter.
Like I said, a good read, though scarce on the details from the perspective of Woods himself, ETW Corp, the Sawgrass staff.
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