As a show of support for golfer Tiger Woods, rockin’ golf enthusiasts Kenny G, Alice Cooper, and the members of Hootie and the Blowfish are uniting under the GolfRock banner to record a song in support of the golf legend. All proceeds from sales of the as-yet-composed song will benefit an organization supporting amateur golfers and caddies who aspire to one day affording the opportunity to develop a sex addiction.
The idea for this benefit started with Kenny G. “I spent many a summer as a caddy,” recounts the saxophonist, “getting an up-close look at pro golfers and the country club tail at their disposal.” G considered a career in golf, but as he puts it, “I had much better control of my embouchure than a 7-iron.” With the troubles facing the embattled golf icon, G was concerned that the public scrutiny surrounding Woods would jeopardize the romantic opportunities for all golfers. “I called my golfing buddy Alice, and we agreed that something had to be done.”
Cooper, who these days is nearly as well known for his short game on the links as he is for his shock-rock theatrics in concert, began furiously working his cell phone to recruit other artists to this cause. “Iggy, Flea, and Sheryl Crow are all but confirmed,” said Cooper. “Wyclef Jean wants in, even though he’s never played more than miniature golf!” Cooper says that Hootie’s Darius Rucker is working some of country music’s biggest stars. “Kenny and I figured Darius might be able to reach out to the likes of Jay-Z,” laughs Cooper, “but it turns out he’s got no pull in the hip-hop community.”
If the PGA was smart they’d recruit Cooper and pay him to play in makeup. Maybe talk Frehley into as well. People would forget Tiger overnight.
