I agree, but I don’t think the big change has to do with media slant, golf media is very easy on golfers
he was worked hard to change the perception and smile more and be good to fans. when he first came out of SMU he was highly strung and easier to anger, also was a complete weirdo and socially awkward. he has obviously worked hard on changing that perception. also, getting swole and trying to hit the ball a million miles helps, golf fans love mashers of the golf ball….he was not one when he came out of school…