I don't watch golf, so I don't know what happened there. 
	 
	I watch about 110-120 MLB games per year, as much college football that is realistically possible and same with NFL.  I also watch college basketball.
 
	My rules for watching, regardless of team, even if it is my favorite:
 
	1. no pregame.  No fucks given.
 
	2. no postgame.  Upon the final whistle, channel is changed or TV is turned off.  I don't want to hear what anyone has to say.
 
	3. Halftime- muted or change to another game.  Time to grab a sammich or beer or fold clothes.  Anything besides listen to the talking heads.
 
	4. Very little sports talk during the week.  I have listened to about an hour total of Colin Cowherd on the season, and he generally avoids the bullshit.
 
	I couldn't tell you which games the alleged dignitaries have attended or refused.  I hope they stay away because it further disrupts things for the real fans.
 
	Attending a game in person, I will always stand for the SSB and any prayer or moment of silence.  It's just how I'm wired.  I don't expect that from anyone else, and I respect that it's their deal too.  I will agree that at a certain point things feel much more "forced" than they used to.  I'm not sure what the answer is, but I definitely feel the vibe being discussed in the thread at live events.