26/06/2008 20:36. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem also marvels at Woods' talent and mental toughness.

Finchem, bristles, though at the notion Woods' absence renders tournaments irrelevant.

"It's just ludicrous," Finchem said after taking part in a ceremony honouring the Buick Open's 50th anniversary. "He played 17 events last year and we have 47."

Finchem acknowledged TV ratings dip without Woods, and that likely will be the case this week.

Furyk (No. 12), Justin Leonard (No. 23) and Perry (No. 27) are the only players among the top 30 in the world at the Buick Open, and the... // Canoe.ca