Tiger Woods trying to control an uncontrollable situation
Tiger Woods can run but he can't hide from the fallout of the sex scandal. (AP photo)
Tiger Woods still believes this is not any of our business. In a perfect world, he would be correct. Because in that perfect Tiger Woods world, he would apologize to his wife, his children, the family members and friends whose lives he damaged with his actions, and then he would spend the rest of his days trying to rebuild bridges.
The problem: Tiger Woods doesn’t live in the perfect world. He lives in the real one. Because in the real world, he has hurt the sport of golf, the fans that follow it, the youth who idolize him, the sponsors that pay millions to support the PGA Tour, the networks that pay millions to broadcast it, and the other golfers who happily walk off the 18th green after completing a round of 65, only to face questions about Tiger and the porn star, or Tiger and the coffee shop waitress, or Tiger and the 12-step program to being satisfied with having a Swedish super model for a wife.
Two University of California-Davis economics professors recently estimated that stockholders of Nike, Gatorade and other Woods’ endorsement companies lost $5 billion to $12 billion in the wake of the sex scandal. That’s as public as it gets.
On Friday, Woods will speak. Sort of. For the first time since the National Enquirer broke Bimbogate nearly three months ago, Woods will hold a news conference. Except it won’t really be a news conference. There will be little news and no conference.
A few wire service reporters. A “small group of friends, colleagues and close associates.” One camera. Zero questions.
I’m having this visual of the Pope-mobile, with John Paul II waving from inside the walls of bullet-proof glass. Not that he had anything to answer to.
“A person of Woods’ stature needs to have a public dialogue,” said Sherri Fallin, a crisis management specialist at Duffey Communications. “The questions he might get [at a press conference] are very tough. But his communications people could prep him for that. To put yourself on the right track, you need to address the situation and have that two-way dialogue.
“This is America. Anyone can turn their reputations around. But you have to speak to the people. You have to be contrite and then talk the talk and walk the walk.”
Woods is all about image. That hardly makes him unique in the celebrity world. But he’s still trying to control the message, and it’s too late for that. Healing can’t begin if he keeps building walls around him.
Either he still hasn’t fully grasped reality, or his army of handlers dine at the same restaurant as Michael Vick’s defense team. Somebody’s still not getting it.
Golf needs Tiger Woods. He is sending the message it’s not the other way around.
His agent leaked word of the news conference during the first round of the Accenture Match Play Championship. His statement will take place during the third day of the tournament. Funny. Wasn’t Accenture the first company to drop Woods as an endorser? (For the record, Accenture said it was warned about the announcement. But that doesn’t explain the timing.)
Woods will read his statement from the clubhouse at the TPC Sawgrass, the Tour’s headquarters. But the PGA is mandating nothing in return.
“It’s selfish — you can write that,” Ernie Els told Golfweek. “I feel sorry for the sponsor. Mondays are a good day to make statements, not Friday. This takes a lot away from the golf tournament.”
On Thursday, Michael Buteau, the Atlanta-based sports writer for Bloomberg News, found himself rushing to the airport in Vancouver, where he was covering the Winter Olympics, to catch a marathon flight to Florida for Woods’ little gathering. “I’m missing men’s figure skating and luge skeleton,” he cracked by phone.
Buteau will be one of the select few in the room. But even he isn’t certain what he will get from it.
“They’ve said no questions during the press conference,” he said. “I don’t know if that means we can’t ask one after the formal part is over. … It seems very weird. But this entire story has been weird.”
In the perfect world, Woods’ infidelity is not our business. But we don’t live in a perfect world. Neither does Woods, even if he doesn’t seem to realize it.
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Reid Adair
February 18th, 2010
6:34 pm
This is a joke. If his agent is putting Woods up to this, he should fire the agent – immediately. A press conference – but it’s with a few friends and a couple of reporters? He’ll read a statement and take no questions? That’s not a press conference.
Not to mention the fact that he chose the time and date so as to distract from the Accenture event. That’s an entirely different screw-up on his part.
Tigers Wood
February 18th, 2010
6:46 pm
not anything to say except im guilty so tune in to the tournments. ill try to be at the big ones.
Mayor of Ponce
February 18th, 2010
6:48 pm
This guy has never had a real press conference. You guys throw softballs at him at every tournament. I sat beside you in the East Lake press room and the only dude who threw a real question at him was “The Bish”.
Furman asked why he didnt play the The TOUR Championship a few years back (eluding to the fact Tiger went to play in China for guaranteed money). Tiger dodged the question “uhhh, I dont remember”
Right. He didnt remember a 20 hour flight to China but can recall every shot hes hit in his life.
An no one followed up with another question.
Nick
February 18th, 2010
6:50 pm
Wouldn’t it make more sense to hold this press announcement at the Dollhouse in Orlando?? That way everyone could take advantage of the lunch special, the entertainment and fun atmosphere. Plus Tiger wouldn’t have to commute to Ponte Vedra and he could enjoy some high fives with his entourage.
Jeff Schultz
February 18th, 2010
6:55 pm
Reid — Agreed.
Jeff Schultz
February 18th, 2010
6:56 pm
Mayor of Ponce — I actually had nothing to ask but I sat back with amusement during the Bish-and-Tiger debates. That was funny.
susan j. sager
February 18th, 2010
7:16 pm
Cheetah Woods has nothing to say that I would want to hear about. Such a nothing as a responsible man, husband, father. Such a nothing.
Asheville Dawg
February 18th, 2010
7:16 pm
Oh well, Tiger started this being worth a billion. It won’t to bad at half that. And to his former endorsement companies beware, Tiger may want to get even with you.
Bimbogate now that is real funny Jeff.
Worm
February 18th, 2010
7:19 pm
This is Tim Finchems party!..Golf needs Tiger and he’s orchestrating this “Press Conference” for the tour’s sake..Unfortunately, Tiger doesn’t get the big picture!..Should be interesting to see the fans response to this hippocrite.
LisaLisa
February 18th, 2010
7:24 pm
Wow! The world is in worse shape than we realize if Tiger has hurt the world of golf, fans and the youth who idolize him as stated above. You might want to idolize and trust in GOD!
Golf Fan
February 18th, 2010
7:24 pm
I am not sure whether you write your own headlines or whether an editor adds them to your column, but whichever it is, I disagree with its premise.
I think that what is going to happen tomorrow shows that Tiger is very much in control. He has chosen the time and the place and the rules for his first public comments since Thanksgiving.
No matter what each of us thinks of Tiger’s transgressions (and I doubt very few actually approve of his past behavior), he does not owe any of us any more of explanation than he himself wants to give.
In fact, maybe it is the fault of all of us, fans and media alike, that constructed an image of Tiger Woods that was simply unrealistic and obviously something that even the best golfer in the world could not live up to.
I happen to be of the camp that believes that the PGA needs Tiger back in the game more than Tiger needs the PGA…..attendance, ratings, sponsorships and ultimately the income of the players and the tv networks are being impacted by his absence.
So scorn and chastise Tiger Woods all you want. He deserves our vitriole for awhile. But then forgive him and move on as hopefully he and his wife will eventually do too.
But grant him the freedom to speak about these incidents on his own schedule and to the extent that he is willing to do so.
That is what is going to happen tomorrow.
And that folks is being in control, even if the situation itself might seem uncontrollable.
Neda
February 18th, 2010
7:26 pm
I wish Tiger the Lecher would just go away and disappear forever.
JAYBO
February 18th, 2010
7:31 pm
Let me say first of all that Tiger Woods owes no apologies to anyone other than his wife and family!!! People really work me when they think that just because a person is a public figure, they have to answer the publics questions….plueeze!!! No body gave Tiger anything—-he earned it by swinging the golf club better than anybody else the past several years!!! I don’t blame Tiger, I wouldn’t answer any questions ither—-why should I answer the questions of people who aren’t putting money in my pocket or paying my bills??? I don’t think Tiger should have ever taken a leave…just keep working and play golf—do what you do!! There are people eryday who fall b/c of infidility, but they’re still going to their jobs in the morning!! Again, Tigered earned his fame….nobody gave it to him. Go work Tiger….get back to playing golf and keep refusing to answer the questions of a public who just loves gossip and drama!!!!!
Whopper Dawg
February 18th, 2010
7:38 pm
I would disagree with Jaybo. Woods earns his enormous income because of the public. When you are in his position and have positioned yourself as he has and receive enormous financial benefit from it, you do own the public something. I believe he is still in denial about the ramifications of what he has done. I think his plan is to do this so called press conference, and that is that, and he will play the Masters and hope this blows over. Well, it won’t. Ya gotta pay your dues and face the public music or it will never go away.
"Chef" Tim Dix
February 18th, 2010
7:39 pm
Jeff try my take.
timdix.blogspot.com
Toots
February 18th, 2010
7:44 pm
Jeff, it’s an overstatement to say that Tiger Woods owes anyone, other than the people you mentioned–Elin and his his family.
I admired him for his golf game but I wasn’t hurt by his behavior. I was surprised, but not hurt.
I agree that a press conference where the press is hand-picked and not allowed to ask questions isn’t a press conference and that the timing and location of the statement reading/mea big fat culpa is unfortunate but so is this whole sordid story.
MCook
February 18th, 2010
7:44 pm
Never liked him. Always has been a jerk. Ain’t gonna change…
Toots
February 18th, 2010
7:45 pm
Ooops…it’s an overstatement to say that Tiger Woods owes anyone an apology, other than the people you mentioned.
I over edited. My apologies.
Let's Go
February 18th, 2010
7:49 pm
The pathetic members of the media and people who have no life are the ones that think for some stupid reason Tiger Woods owes them an explanation. Golf needs Tiger a heck of a lot more than he needs golf, especially in this country. He is not going to but if he decided to walk away the purses for every tournament would be cut at least 20 to 30 percent. He will play in one, probably Arnold’s event at Bay Hill, (maybe 2) events prior to the Masters.
4 jacks
February 18th, 2010
7:53 pm
So typical of this self centered foul mouth punk. Control everything so know one can ask “real questions” without losing the great privlage of being able to attend another of Wood’s interviews much less ever get to ask him another question.This guy puts himself above everyone else and the game he plays and makes millions from. This guy has no character or integrity at all. As far as I am concerned he is the exact opposite of what the gentleman’s game of golf is and has always been. Tom Watson was right, Wood’s shows no real respect for the game of golf. As to his personal life, what was it I wrote about character and integrity, this guy has none… nada. If it wasn’t for his talent at the game of golf, he would just be another trash talking punk on the street. No class whatsoever. He goes against everything that I try to teach and instill in my son, and we refuse to watch him as I have already heard enough profanity come out of his mouth. Follow him sometime when things are not going well.
BRUCE LEVINSON
February 18th, 2010
7:53 pm
My guess is that he will say he made a mistake.
"Chef" Tim Dix
February 18th, 2010
7:54 pm
The Boyz in Augusta will not openly await his return without a tune-up.
Parking lot carnival side shows are not to their liking.
"Chef" Tim Dix
February 18th, 2010
8:03 pm
Taking all bets that the words sex and addiction are not used by Tiger.
"Chef" Tim Dix
February 18th, 2010
8:05 pm
Also of the belief that the lighting of the one camera shoot seems “off”
to protect his new grill.
The Dogfighter Returns
February 18th, 2010
8:14 pm
the general public is full of suckers. this to shall pass.
I have no idea why there is a fuss about a guy bangin a bunch of chics.:)
His wife is still with him. More power to him for being able to juggle 14 women. He can do nothing wrong unless he breaks the law.
atta boy tiger. keep bangin on and of the course.
David C
February 18th, 2010
8:14 pm
Those two UC-Davis professors must also be doing the federal budget.
Tell It Like It Is
February 18th, 2010
8:16 pm
I wish Tiger would bring the 20 bimbos to the press conference and tell the world that I messed up and have paid off each one of these delectable creatures. Then he should say that I am going to try to save my marriage and my family and I do not need any of you jerks to help me with your idiotic comments. Then, he should say that I intend to return to the tour and apolgize to the Game,the PGA, the fans,the players and the caddies. Then he should say that I intend to bring my “A” game at every tournament I play in pursuit of every golf record that exists. This is especially true as it applies to the Europeans on tour who have moved to America to cash in on the value I have brought to the game and have a tendency to shoot off their bigoted mouths when they speak just like they did when the PGA was for caucasians only. Go Tiger!!!!!!
Larry
February 18th, 2010
8:17 pm
He is an ape looking to mate; she married the ape looking to mate for security and attention.
My sympathy goes out to the offspring of the ape looking to mate and the ape’s dumb blonde who mated with the ape looking to mate.
David C
February 18th, 2010
8:22 pm
It took 107 minutes for a racist to raise his head out of the mud – Larry’s first and last
zoe
February 18th, 2010
8:26 pm
Mr. Woods ought to apologize to his wife only. What he did hurt her, not the millions of uptight and sex scandal craving Americans. Throwing stones at him won’t make him a better person. Give the man and his family some respect and privacy.
WhenIwasjung
February 18th, 2010
8:27 pm
LisaLisa, maybe the problem is that we DO idolize God.
matt r
February 18th, 2010
8:31 pm
He probably would have invited no one if he could get away with it, just him and a camera. But even he realizes that would look strange, so he invited some token journalists to make it look an actual press conference.
Larry
February 18th, 2010
8:31 pm
David C,
You are insinuating, dummy! I also consider John Edwards, Bill Clinton, and just about any Kennedy an “ape looking to mate.”
“apish” behavior is more Neanderthal in nature versus Cro-Magnon, meaning, for the under educated like you, they are more animal like in their quest to mate in an unabashed, inconsequential manner with little are no regard to those emotionally injured or affected.
Perhaps, just for you, I just have said “hamster looking to mate” but it didn’t rhyme.
Got it, Goober?
Larry
Terrible Truth
February 18th, 2010
8:33 pm
I’ll bet not a one of these “reporters”, “journalists”, will have the guts to even try to shout a question at the former St. Eldrick. Hell, they may even applaud when he finishes.
A waitress over Elin? Really?
February 18th, 2010
8:37 pm
C’mon, it’s golf. Who cares? It’s not even a sport, it’s a hobby. It’s like bowling or putt-putt or billiards or poker. Sure, Tiger looks very athletic and his estranged wife looks, well, fan-flippin-tastic, but it’s a hobby. It belongs in the ‘entertainment’ section not the sports section.
Todd - Dacula
February 18th, 2010
8:37 pm
Tiger has hurt no one but hisself and his family. He owes no one outside of his family structure nothing and should not offer any apology. Furthurmore, his situation has not cost any stock holders anything. I brought more gatorade and two pair of Nike’s during his absence than before the incident. I defy anyone to say they stopped drinking gatorade because of Tiger’s situation.
Tiger nor us live in a perfect world, therefore its OKAY not to be perfect.
Jeff, to mention Michael Vick in this article is just plain ignorant. You will try ot undermine most black athletes any chance you get. In addition, if any particular reporter is upset about the format of Tiger’s meeting, DON’T ATTEND, point blank… But they want to be there, so they should just shut and ride along.
One can never disrespect any game. He plays Golf extremely well and thats what most of ‘you people’ hate about Tiger Woods. Anything to remove his from the game, you will do. Most Golf records are just like baseball records before minorities were included; over rated and has no merit and simply easily broken.
tiger is my hero
February 18th, 2010
8:38 pm
TIGER is the man, when women throw themselves at you. The only problem he really has is he went away from his kept women and picked up some snotty nose 21 year olds and got busted. People with that much money do live different than us. Two things will always trip up the stars, drugs and hooking up with unmature women.
A waitress over Elin? Really?
February 18th, 2010
8:40 pm
And, imo, he owes the fans no apologies whatsoever. His family, most certainly. His sponsors, absolutely. The fans? Apologies might be nice, but owed? No way.
waw
February 18th, 2010
8:40 pm
It’s fitting that National Enquirer broke the story. From day one, Tiger’s escapades have been treated as news entertainment. Moral outrage is, apparently, lots of fun. In the real “real world,” we all face consequences.
The Dogfighter Returns
February 18th, 2010
8:43 pm
Larry, larry, larry, just because you can barely keep up with one woman doesn’t mean everyone should slow down to your level.
do you have any idea how difficult it is to juggle 14 bimbos, a wife, and play golf at a high level?
. Mere mortals cannot handle this chore.
John edwards, kennedy, clinton, that’s a group of great men.
Evander holyfield is in awe of tiger.
even the governor of south carolina couldn’t keep his wife after one affair with an over the hill foreigner.
Tiger is unbelievable.
tiger is my hero
February 18th, 2010
8:45 pm
immature, sry bout that
A waitress over Elin? Really?
February 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
Okay, Todd from Dacula…step down, for a moment, from the world of Rev.s Jackson and Sharpton where everyone who looks different is a racist. I’m not one to sit in front of the tv and watch golf, but I do follow the activity, and Tiger is by far my favorite player. He does things no other golfer has ever been able to do, outside of maybe Nicklaus. I’m a white guy, or in today’s lexicon, a Caucasian-American. I also don’t think Jeffrey was trying to say anything other than Tiger’s pr people are as poor at their job as Vicks’ were. I have to disagree that Tiger and Vick’s transgressions can be compared, though. Tiger made a monumental error in judgement. Vick broke a federal law. Having said that, he did his time and paid for the crime. Lets move on.
Tell It Like It Is
February 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
I want to see Tiger on the course again. He is still numero uno even in absentia. Did you see how bad the also rans played on Saturday at the Crosby and today at the Accenture Match Play? And now we have Els and McIroy whinning about Tiger. Why don’t they beat him on the course in lieu of trying to call him out? TV and the PGA needs Tiger more than Tiger needs them.
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Warren Buffett
February 18th, 2010
8:54 pm
the guy sure has made my enemies list..
tiger is my hero
February 18th, 2010
8:54 pm
what happened to Vick is like a modern day lynching, IN MY OPINION, yea he broke the law but 2 years in jail, when a woman in TX kills her husband with a shotgun and gets 60 days. i dont mean to offend or make others angry just what i think. and the brothers that would give up their money man, GUTLESS $#%&*^ WONDERS
P. Bull Terrier
February 18th, 2010
8:56 pm
Actually…in a perfect Tiger Woods world he wouldn’t have to apologize to his wife because she would be like it when he slept around with other women.
verge
February 18th, 2010
9:08 pm
People wake up! Tiger Woods doesnt owe you all anything, and for all of you talking about he gets his money from the public. Please!!! The public makes a choice to get on his ban wagaon….
Get a life!
Jeff Schultz
February 18th, 2010
9:15 pm
LisaLisa — No argument here.
Todd - Dacula
February 18th, 2010
9:15 pm
So… Tiger had affairs with a few babes; wrong against his marriage, nothing wrong to the gamee of golf nor his so-called fans… Mean while, the entire golf nation who tunes to professional football, most bible toting idiots and everyone else except real Tiger Woods fans give Ben Roethlisberger a pass on ‘RAPE’…
Warren Buffett
February 18th, 2010
9:16 pm
Tiger cost me over 6 billion. Or about $6 per bimbo.
Ted Striker
February 18th, 2010
9:16 pm
Their transgressions were far, far different — no comparison whatsoever as to what they actually did wrong…
…that said, Tiger Woods appears more ham-handed at rehabbing an image than Mike Vick thus far in 2010.
On another note, when you hitch your wagon to one guy like those endorsement companies, this is the risk you take. Do you think they learned their lesson? I don’t.
Jeff Schultz
February 18th, 2010
9:17 pm
Golf Fan — For the record, I’m not looking for an apology from Tiger Woods. I’m looking for contrition and for him to be genuine, and that’s hard to imagine, given the circumstances.
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Jeff Schultz
February 18th, 2010
9:18 pm
“Chef” — Sorry to hear you weren’t on the invite list.
Jeff Schultz
February 18th, 2010
9:19 pm
Toots — I don’t disagree with anything you wrote. But then, I never disagree with you. Except maybe about Pete Rose.
Neda
February 18th, 2010
9:20 pm
“No man is an island, entire unto itself.” – John Donne.
It’s incorrect to state that what Tiger Woods does has no effect on the rest of us. It does. He has shamed us all.
Chris FitzGerald's lover WP75
February 18th, 2010
9:21 pm
Tiger should hire Bill Clinton as his spokesman and the people blasting Tiger would retreat and say it is his business what he does just as they did when Bill brought his raunchy scandal to the White House. Also, Jeff why don’t you and the AJC highlight some celebrity supporting the murder of babies such as Joy Behar or any left-winger advocating this hideous act and publish an article on them everyday condemning their murderous behavior. That would be more useful than blasting a private citizen for his bad behavior. Who really cares about Tiger’s pesonal love life? Let’s talk sports not bedroom antics.
.
February 18th, 2010
9:22 pm
Who cares…Tigers just another star that bites the dust….Pants on the ground..pants on the ground…..
Jeff Schultz
February 18th, 2010
9:23 pm
A waitress over Elin? Really — Oh yes, absolutely. I was in no way comparing Tiger’s transgressions with Vick’s. I was comparing the advice and strategy of their respective handlers. I thought that was clear.
Dr. Phil
February 18th, 2010
9:23 pm
Tiger is no Bobby Jones.
Todd - Dacula
February 18th, 2010
9:23 pm
Jeff Shultz, if you ‘feel’ that Mr. Woods is not contrite and genuine, thats fine; those are your feelings and no one ever question your feeling. However, you nor anyone else can question Mr. Woods feelings either.
If Tiger Woods feels regret and remorse for his doings, who to say that he is not contrite and genuine? Those are his feelings no one in their right mind knows what a person truly feels.
Lets just see what Tiger does after his speaks.
Don
February 18th, 2010
9:26 pm
Same old story. Black man gets rich in sports needs a white blonde loser to showcase.
Bronco
February 18th, 2010
9:27 pm
Tiger got caught thats why Tiger is repenting and also his wife was going to get a chunk of Tigers A$$ in the settlement
Todd - Dacula
February 18th, 2010
9:30 pm
Dr. Phil, comparing players from differt era’s is quite difficult; however, you are correct, Tiger is no Bobby Jones. I am sure Bobby Jones would have loved to have Tiger Wood’s golf game.
john holmes
February 18th, 2010
9:32 pm
ESPN is reporting Tiger has agreed to get a vasectomy and a experimental life-time condom…..
Ted Striker
February 18th, 2010
9:33 pm
Don @ 9:26: — I’ve said plenty of dumb things before but you’re seriously a doofus if that’s your way of thinking.
john holmes
February 18th, 2010
9:34 pm
Leaked opening line: “I’m a Tiger and I love pussy-cats”
MCook
February 18th, 2010
9:35 pm
Ya see Todd, the difference between you and myself and I’m sure others on this blog is…i don’t care what color Tiger is. He probably is the best golfer in this era. He just isn’t a quality person nor a role model, plain and simple. Get over it…
Jon
February 18th, 2010
9:35 pm
I wonder how he will take it when people yell in his back swing. Cause it will happen. Golf has more fan interaction than any other sport.
I personally hope he never wins another major. He doesn’t deserve it. He’s no where near the class act Jack and Arnie and others were. He’s the complete opposite.
TM
February 18th, 2010
9:43 pm
Tiger Woods has been in complete control of the media for the last 10 years. And that is the problem that got him into this mess. He has had no accountability.
I hope these “hand picked” media members don’t obey the “Zero questions” policy, but I bet none of them have the guts to go against Tiger.
Now, I hope Tiger get’s back on the course ASAP because I will watch him play golf. But his reputation has taken a MAJOR hit. And if all this does anything, I hope it cleans up Tiger’s attitude on the course. The swearing, club throwing and “untouchable” intimidation is complete BS and has to stop.
TallahasseeWrek
February 18th, 2010
9:45 pm
In a perfect world, people famous for acting or playing sports wouldn’t get a penny to endorse things unrelated to what made them famous. Then when famous people mess up, they could legitimately state that “it’s nobody’s business but their own”.
Mash
February 18th, 2010
9:45 pm
It isn’t just 14. There are dozens more that never came out. My guess is 50-60
PTC DAWG
February 18th, 2010
9:45 pm
As a casual fan of golf and Tiger, I COULD CARE LESS what he does in his spare time,
Anybody worried about this, doesn’t have much to worry about.
PTC DAWG
February 18th, 2010
9:46 pm
could care less, could not care less….you pick….
Elmo
February 18th, 2010
9:50 pm
It’s called spin control. One thing is for sure. The Press – most of whom write like they have absolutely no morals – will fawn and love Tiger. All the unwashed and ignorant will scream his name again…….
Todd - Dacula
February 18th, 2010
9:50 pm
MCook, I never meentioned race; assumptions. Tiger is no ones role model. Admired for what he or she does on a playing filed, but his personal life has nothing to do with golf. Charles Barkley put is in good perspective, parents should be the role models, not some athlete that you know nothing about. We assume athletes have good character.
Temper Tantrum Tiger
February 18th, 2010
9:50 pm
It will be fun to watch his tirades on the course. The heat he will feel this year will catch up to him and he will explode like we’ve never seen. Especially when a camera goes off or someone yells something while he’s about to tee it up. And he will deserve every bit of it. It will be funny to watch his anger. Cause he doesn’t believe he did anything wrong. Whatever he says will be total bs. The guy thought he was invincible. And has an ego the size of Alaska.
Chris FitzGerald's lover WP75
February 18th, 2010
9:53 pm
Question Who is the best African-American golfer in history? Answer Tiger Woods Question Who is the best Asian-American golfer in history? Answer Tiger Woods Give his mother some credit for Tiger’s ability. After all I may be wrong but I believe there have been more prominent Asian golfers than black African golfers. The point is don’t blame Tiger”s behavior on his race —he has more than one. His behavior is that of a man with little self control in his morals.
Mark
February 18th, 2010
9:54 pm
If he was truly sorry, he wouldn’t be coming back for at least 6 months. This is a joke. He’s a joke. What has he really missed? 1 or 2 tourneys? I hope his knee falls apart again.
defacto
February 18th, 2010
9:55 pm
Jay Bilas said it bes this morning on Mike & Mike, “Tiger has good people around him but I’m afraid he isn’t listening to their advice.”
Regardless of the titles he may win from here on out, his reputation and respect will never return to the level it was prior to these revelations. Ultimately, his arrogance will be his downfall as has been the case for so many others.
Whether fair or not, when one has the fame and fortune Tiger has enjoyed for so long, the individual will always be held to a higher standard. Had Tiger addressed the story in December, with contrition and some measure of humility, he would have emerged stronger and more respected. As it is, he will always be remembered for his silence in the face of crisis instead of his achievements on the course.
heywood jablomey
February 18th, 2010
9:55 pm
tiger will be on at 10 in the morning
but when he appears i will be snoring
nothing of substance will be said
his transgressions he must surely dread
this press conference will be really boring.
MCook
February 18th, 2010
9:57 pm
Todd, you don’t have to mention it, it’s obvious. Outside of that fact I happen to agree with the rest of your 9:50 post. Peace
Al
February 18th, 2010
9:57 pm
When Tiger says he’s sorry tomorrow, he’s only sorry he got busted.
Todd - Dacula
February 18th, 2010
10:00 pm
Mark, 6 months away from Golf for what? Whats part of golf did Tiger violate? So if you cheated on your wife, that means you would not report to work at Walmart for 6 months?
mike on lake hartwell
February 18th, 2010
10:00 pm
looks like, in that pic, that tiger put on a few LB’S.
guess he figures he doesn’t have any ladies to impress anymore.
but just think, he was an awesome golfer juggling a dozen chicks.
can’t imagine how good he’d be if he gets his personal life and
mind in order.
Mark
February 18th, 2010
10:03 pm
6 months to try and fix his marriage. Probably more like a year. You can’t compare his life to an average joe. That was stupid. I’ve never cheated on my wife. I have morals. Something Tiger never got from his dad.
Big Hook
February 18th, 2010
10:05 pm
Enter your comments here
R
February 18th, 2010
10:06 pm
If I remember correctly, Tiger was not able to show up to accept The Fred Haskins Trophy (The Heisman trophy of golf) which is presented to the best college golfer every year. He was a primma donna then and it has only gotten worse. It would not hurt my fellings if he never wins another major.
dawg 4 u
February 18th, 2010
10:09 pm
Any mention of the word “cheetah or cheater” anywhere near Tiger at this year’s Masters and the tournament officials will pull your badges and you will be banned for life at Augusta National. They have their image to look after too!
falcon21
February 18th, 2010
10:11 pm
Tiger got caught, a whole bunch of golfers have not. Let it go. He is still going to kick everyones azz on the tour.
Big Hook
February 18th, 2010
10:12 pm
If you read the Golf Digest article on Tiger’s mom and her being abandoned by her family and raised by relatives, her lost of love and distrust of people, you may sense where some of Tiger’s issues stem from.
Mark
February 18th, 2010
10:12 pm
Also Todd most of us have to work to support ourselves. That’s not the case with Tiger. So your statement was stupid.
Oz
February 18th, 2010
10:14 pm
Good luck finding them dawg 4. Are you going to throw out a whole group? Tiger is going to get heckled like no one ever before. And it will be funny as hell to watch.
West Coast
February 18th, 2010
10:14 pm
Arnie and Norman were just as bad. He is a guy that plays golf very well. I did not know that playing golf was a requirement for having good morals. Why don’t you haters take a break, most of you that are throwing the biggest blows are probably the biggest w#$$%e.
My name is CoCo and I'm Loco
February 18th, 2010
10:14 pm
We ready fo’ u n disgustra la tigra . I B keepin da fried chickens we me so da don take none. Keep it reeeeal.REAL BS
Ron
February 18th, 2010
10:16 pm
Actually Todd, if you go by the pga/usga rules, tiger should have been suspended several times for his profanity laced tirades along with the club throwing. A year off the tour for his last outburst in the last tourney he played in. But we know that would never happen.
Bruce Dudley
February 18th, 2010
10:17 pm
Hey look Tiger woods is just another human God created. With that being said,according to the bible in the book of Romans chapter 3:23 All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. This nation is a nation founded on christian principles the last time I checked. So who are we to judge Tiger Woods. The media and others associated with it built Tiger Woods to be invincible not God. He is just a human subject to human success or error. What he has done sexually is between him, God and his wife. We all are sinners and no one is perfect. We all have imperfections if we are to be true and real. So don’t judge. Lets keep our minds on real issues such as to rebuild Haiti and restoring peace in the world.Bruce Dudley,Dallas,Texas.
Mark
February 18th, 2010
10:21 pm
Bruce
That’s all fine if it was a couple of women. Tiger wrote his story and he will have to live with it. He’s a public figure and brought all this on himself. He should have one month away for each chick frolicked with.
Todd - Dacula
February 18th, 2010
10:23 pm
Mark, you obviously are the stupid one to suggest that Tiger Woods does not work to support his self; he just happens to make an insane amount of money with the work he does.
You suggested that this man shouls not work because he cheated on his wife )or more stupid, that eh let some of you red-necks down)…
Now. go and report to work at Walmart or the Racetrack Gas station…
Todd - Dacula
February 18th, 2010
10:25 pm
Mark, how long does it take to repair ones marriage? Any answer give is correct and any answer not given is not wrong. perhaps his marriage is already repaired.
Mark
February 18th, 2010
10:28 pm
I laugh that you call me a redneck when you live in Dacula. Now that is FUNNY you moron.
It takes a lot longer than 2 months to fix the mess he caused. Which is why I agree the guy has no remorse.
Todd - Dacula
February 18th, 2010
10:28 pm
Ron, do not blame Tiger for not etting suspended. Most atheletes push the rules over the edge. Blame the PGA and USGA for not enforcing them. Obviously you might be a person who drive 35 MPH in a 30 MPH zone. If you do not receive a speeding ticket, you still broke the law, just not punished for it; UNLESS you write yourself a ticket… NOT…
BIOMASS
February 18th, 2010
10:29 pm
Tiger should just start his own golf association. The TGA. All the caddies are topless…. no, nude strippers. Similar to what his wife/exwife was.
Talk about ratings.
The Dogfighter Returns
February 18th, 2010
10:31 pm
Tiger made a lot of women happy.
he should be applauded for his generosity. 
Tiger is adept at any task that involves getting an object into a hole.
The dude is simply amazing.
MCook
February 18th, 2010
10:32 pm
Mark, Todd is just like Tiger… he just doesn’t get it. He speaks of assumptions, yet assumes you work at Wal-mart or Racetrack, and calls you and others a red-neck.
Todd, you say a person has to work to support himself and family. I’m sure the people who have to work at Wal-mat, or WHEREVER are insulted by your childish, insensitive and moronic comments.
Dawg since 1965
February 18th, 2010
10:35 pm
what really needs to happen here is that all media outlets should boycott the conference. Not send a single person to cover this so called event. In my opinion it = ZERO. It’s a non event and a non factor in any news capacity!!!!!!!!!!! ZERO
Tell It Like It Is
February 18th, 2010
10:35 pm
Tiger reminds me of Ali. You either love him or hate him as demonstrated in this blog. People will pay to see him kick ass and they will pay to see him get his ass kicked. In any event, he will entertain and get paid doing it. I just love to watch him kick some arrogant European ass. I wish some of the other American golfers would do the same. They sure are not doing it at the world match play tournament.
My name is CoCo and I'm Loco
February 18th, 2010
10:40 pm
I b wit u BIOMASS. JUs tink Slot macines at da turn Stripper poles at every green Give a new meanin’ to holin a putt!!
dawg 4 u
February 18th, 2010
10:42 pm
Oz I agree with you. I’ll be laughing too.
Sean
February 18th, 2010
10:45 pm
Tiger doesn’t owe you anything Jeff. He doesn’t owe me anything. Get out of the newspaper biz long enough and you’ll find that’s true. The hell with your story.
Find a pair and write something insightful next time. Tiger lost his dad and his mentor a few years ago. It’s been downhill from there. Always angry, he’s a child in a man’s body. Why do you think he doesn’t say much?
Anyone not busy riding the guy’s coattails can see it.
Myname is CoCo and I'm Loco
February 18th, 2010
10:46 pm
Enter your comments here
Tell It Like It Is
February 18th, 2010
10:47 pm
Dogfighter,
You are so on point. LOL!!!!!
JAYBO
February 18th, 2010
11:16 pm
Tiger might be contrite Jeff, but he doesn’t have to show it to you or me!!!!!!!
SowegaDawg
February 19th, 2010
12:04 am
It’s a sad state of affairs for anyone to idolize Tiger Woods after all of this. PUN INTENDED
Pago Pago Trojan
February 19th, 2010
12:07 am
It doesn’t really matter. The poor white golf fans will bow and cheer and yell next time they see him on the course.
Mr Charlie
February 19th, 2010
12:09 am
I see Nike’s new ad campaign. “I’m Tiger woods, any questions? Did’nt think so.”
tigerhater
February 19th, 2010
12:19 am
Hey Tiger you this excuse… I just slipped and my D@*K just slipped in 18 thousand times.. You get whatever your wife takes from you. I hopes everything you own.. Just another jerk in the world.. But I’m sure you will tear up to make it seem like you are sorry.. Yea you are sorry, A SORRY ASS. Don’t worry you will get yours in the end.
Mr Charlie
February 19th, 2010
12:24 am
Before “Golf” think tiger “owes” them anything, they need to look at the revenue before and after Tiger showed up on the scene. I think they “owe” him as much as he “owes” them. As a matter of fact, the price Tiger paid, loss of privacy, the trappings of celebrity, having to deal with the media, has filled “golfs” pockets with cash. He pays the price, “golf” reaps the benefits.
If Ernie Els thinks he is selfish, he needs to donate about 75% of his wealth to charity, because that is what has happened to the average golf purse since Tiger showed up.
He don’t owe anyone and apology, a show of contrition or remorse, or anything, the only person who he has to prove anything to is Elin, and having a zoo media event with a bunch of morons jamming microphones in his face will not prove anything to her.
I'm just saying !
February 19th, 2010
12:29 am
Hey Ron, have you ever watched a golf match while Tiger is playing? The crowds are constantly calling Tiger out his name. They call him every name but a child of GOD. I hear the N word all the time over the air waves. Please, with all the crap Woods has to deal with its a wonder he doesn’t throw more than golf clubs to release tension.
Tiger Woods to speak publicly Friday
February 19th, 2010
12:45 am
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Mill Phickelson
February 19th, 2010
12:49 am
I love the hypocrisy of the press. They follow Tiger around for years, many of them KNOWING that he was making a mess of his life. Now they stare down their noses at him and DEMAND that he cater to their salacious inquisition. You don’t owe us ANYthing Tiger. Make amends with your family and business partners (if possible), keep your pants on, and go play golf. Sheesh, I wish people would get over themselves.
Mr Charlie
February 19th, 2010
12:53 am
Why does tiger have to prove he has changed anything? If he want to continue to bed every skank he meets, it is his business, if he wants to save his marriage, it is his business, if not, again, his business. He had done nothing illegal, so, consequently he owes society nothing,
Nostrildamous
February 19th, 2010
1:25 am
In every other sport, athletes do this every day. But since it’s golf they have to make a big deal out of it.
Bubba
February 19th, 2010
1:27 am
Tiger’s a man! Hell I would have done it too!
junebaby
February 19th, 2010
1:38 am
shultz…, if tiger has created problems for his sponsors, fans, peers, etc. etc. with his refusal to air his dirty laundry, where does that leave you? you and your colleagues(namely bradley and ledbelly) have purposely stirred up racial tensions all year in the desire to sell newspapers. and you guys knew exactly what you were doing. i think tiger has a lot more credibility, than people like you and your colleagues, and your newspaper for going along with your race baiting. he was trying to protect his family the best way he knew, by not airing his marital difficulties for the salivation of a nosy group of fair-weather fans(writers). you guys were acting lower than the gossip rags. if i have to choose, it’s a no brainer!
blonju
February 19th, 2010
2:14 am
i hate to go public with this on such a pointless blog, but.. i slept with tiger woods too.. he brought the wine, and i brought the good moves.. yeah, i slept with tiger woods too y’all. he said we’d hide it and i thought we could too y’all.
Allen G Holland aka Frankendread
February 19th, 2010
3:56 am
What should Tiger Woods say at his first press conference…?
I’m almost the most accomplished and most talented golfer who ever decided to swing a club. Because of my celebrity and notoriety, there were times when I believed all the hype. I often believed I wasn’t human. Well, now we all know I’m as fragile as everyone else.
To discern the concept of what is normal, one would have to assume I’ve been privileged to experience a normal life . I just learned I have no clue what normalcy entails. The sense of entitlement I felt , and the assumption that I was above it all has led to a resounding conclusion that I was wrong… in the worst way with my actions and deeds.
I REALLY messed up. I flubbed up my life beyond the level I knew existed until now. It was all a colossal miscalculation by an arrogant narcissistic fool. That fool is me.
I love my wife. She and our children are my world. Elin deserved much better. My children deserved better. There is no excuse for what I put my beautiful, caring, loving, and accommodating wife through. Elin, I love you. My words may ring hollow these days, but I appeal to you to consider the depths of my sorrow. I hate what I have become and put no boundary on how far I will go to make amends. Golf means absolutely nothing without you… nor does life. Without you, there’s a part of my heart that can not be captured by anyone or anything.
With that as a backdrop, I would like to make the following announcement today.
Until further notice, I will not play any golf whatsoever until my wonderful wife decides I can come out and play. I have enough money to never play another round if that is what we decide together. I ultimately have no clue how this will all turn out. All I know is… I need to grow up. I may be the world’s number one golfer, but right now I’m also the world’s worst husband and father.
In that regard, I’m 4 shots back with 3 holes to play. Let me get to work . Like the game of golf, there’s too much I don’t control that will determine my fate. I’m good in golf but horrible in life. All I know is this…I made clearly the wrong decisions to get in this position. There are no tricks in my bag. I’ll have to gut this one out and not even try for a favorable lie. Those have all been used up. The damage I caused is broad and some will bet against me. If it’s your heart, give me a fair chance by being fair and accurate in your articles and columns.
As you do your jobs and write what you must…I ask you to imagine your own family reading about your own transgressions, and realize that what is speculated but not confirmed could affect them for decades.
Golf is not the most important thing in my life at this moment. Elin and my children are all that matters.
I thank you for your time and thank you in advance for your compassion as my family attempts to heal going forward.
Elin, I love you and I’m sorry. I don’t deserve you, but it’s only you and only you I want to spend the rest of my life with or without golf.
Again, thanks everyone for your time.
sipp
February 19th, 2010
4:43 am
The mentality here in the ATL is amazing. The market will decide the outcome of his impact on sponsors and the tour itself. Also, I read somewhere “Judge not, that you not be judged.” As far as Els’ comment, “It’s selfish” consider the source. There is zero interest in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship if you look at the ratings. I wonder why??
Jim007
February 19th, 2010
4:48 am
Tiger Woods is a POS
Only reason he is sorry is because he got caught
The statement today was written by one of his lawyers and is 100% smoke
Woods please Go Away, and Never bother us again
robert
February 19th, 2010
5:23 am
I will grant that Tiger is hard to like as a person right now, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a member of the press praise someone for not letting the press talk to them.
JASon
February 19th, 2010
5:26 am
Newsflash: Tiger doesn’t owe you or anybody else sh!t. That’s the real world.
mike
February 19th, 2010
5:32 am
If you are hating on the ole Tiger don’t watch the broadcast. If you don’t like his apology or you find it not enough, who made you God or the director of apologies. There are elected officials in this country doing real illegal things and no one gets arrested. Heck the man’s wife assaulted him with a club and she did not get arrested. Most of you are jealous you cant go out and do the Tiger with those women. Ya lack the qualifications. Tiger is the best golfer these days so keep up the hate fellows. It usually makes a person stronger. And don’t you love those ape remarks. It shows how far we as a society have come. Not very far.
tiger is my hero
February 19th, 2010
5:50 am
Tiger if you get to read this, YOU THE MAN, all these rightous people throwing stones, give me a freakin break. you are not some meth smoking preacher that went to bed with a male prostitute. Most guys if they had your money and fame would be doing the same (I know i would)
@Mr. Charley
February 19th, 2010
5:57 am
i like that idea for a Nike add
John Boys' Watcher
February 19th, 2010
6:09 am
People make choices everyday. Whether you continue to be a Tiger Woods’ fan is a choice you make. It is his choice how much he decides the public.The media does not get to decide when Tiger is right with the world. That decision is left to our creator. His wife is the only one he owes full disclosure. Not the media or a self righteous “fan.”
Conyers Golfer
February 19th, 2010
6:25 am
To All Posters: I have a 10:30 tee time today. I will not miss it regardless of this scheduled event.
This is all I have to say.
shaggy
February 19th, 2010
6:33 am
It is his – Tiger Woods’ – marriage. It is really none of anyone’s business what goes on between him and his wife, or his lovers, for that matter. I only care about him playing golf. That’s it. Shut up and play golf. The same thing goes for any jock athlete, actor, or actress. Just entertain me and STFU. You are not, nor will you ever be a “role model”. You are just a jock athlete, actor, or actress. It is the air headed journalists that shove this crap down to moron consumers of tabloidism for a buck. Nothing more. Go away.
georgia87
February 19th, 2010
7:04 am
The PGA needs Tiger, but Tiger also needs the PGA, or at least needed it to get rich and famous. The opportunities he has taken advantage of came from several generations of golfers building this circuit that had tv exposure and sponsorship dollars. He has lifted that image, but without the PGA he would simply be equivalent to the best curler in Olympic history…great individual talent but only an occasional sideshow. A real man would recognize his debt and humbly apologize and start the process of rebuilding the damage he has called.
Jack Straw
February 19th, 2010
7:13 am
Who are you to lecture? I am nauseated by the condescending “postmodern” attitude of yourself and others. You have never been in the situation that Tiger Woods is in. Where in the world do you get the idea that you know how he should comport himself? A little humility would serve you well.
shaggy
February 19th, 2010
7:17 am
georgia87- So, I guess you or any of the other morons here who think Woods is some kind of freakin role model, can beat him at golf? That is why he is famous, other golfers have a helluva time beating him at golf, not because he is a “real man”, whatever that is. Consistently beat him, Tiger Woods, at golf, and you too can be famous.
79
February 19th, 2010
7:20 am
Todd, apparently a resident of Dacula,writes that he doesn’t believe Tiger’s sponsors or their shareholders suffered as a result of this episode because….
“…I brought more gatorade and two pair of Nike’s during his absence than before the incident…”
Larry Kudlow’s producer will be calling Todd shortly asking him to appear tonight on CNBC.
Mike W
February 19th, 2010
7:23 am
Where have you gone, Jack Nicklaus? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you!
shaggy
February 19th, 2010
7:23 am
georgia87, One more thing. If there was a “Professional Curlers Association” that anyone cared about,(which nobody would) their star “curler”, would not be a “real man” or a ridiculously moronic “role model”. They would just be a freakin entertainer, nothing more.
JD
February 19th, 2010
7:27 am
Is there anyone but me that has the feeling that the media is the one that is mad a t Tiger and not us. Frankly, I don’t care what he says or does. It’s his business and he has to answer to his God, his family, and himself. The media folks want us to be in such an uproar about this so they can justify trying to analyze Tiger’s business. If we did the same things or anything else, do we want to say what we want or do we want to say what the media and public wants us to say.
….and really….enough of the “look how much sponsorship money he has lost”. WHATEVER!!! Look how much money golf and tv has lost. Seriously, do we really think Tiger is sweating over losing money we know is definitely a by product of the economy than those folks trying to pull away from Tiger?
This will all go away and golf will be better off with Tiger than without.
Ernie Els needs to figure out how not to be a choke before he starts ranting about someone else’s business. Sounds like more of jealousy than anything.
Gen Neyland
February 19th, 2010
7:36 am
Today’s sports figure’s apology to the nation is brought to you by the following sponsers : The Do As I Say And Not As I Do Foundation, Real Tears, Preperation H, Kobe Bryant’s Coast-to-Coast Limo Services, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Buick, Nike Outlet Stores, Lip Service Inc, Dr Ruth’s Love Potion #9 perfume and ‘Gotcha’– The newest video game from Tiger Woods REAL wife…Reality is I never allowed Tiger Woods endorsements sell me a thing. In that regard, I won’t buy his apology. His regret is getting caught. Not in his actions. Be that as it may, we are a forgiving people.
gabeaux
February 19th, 2010
7:40 am
I’m not married to him and he never put the moves on my wife. He does not owe me an apology. Let him get on with his life.
JB
February 19th, 2010
7:40 am
My Aunt Virginia works at the clinic in Hattiesburg and knows nothing about golf. Tiger told her the second week there ” I would sure love to get in 18 holes today’. See gasp as said ” Isn’t that what got you in here in the first place”. true story.
JB
February 19th, 2010
7:41 am
He outta take Britt Hume’s advice.
Gen Neyland
February 19th, 2010
7:42 am
…guess I should have added Fuzzy Zoeller’s Family Diner to the list of paid advertisers.
Tell It Like It Is
February 19th, 2010
7:43 am
The TV newscasts have Tiger as the lead story over the terrorist who crashed the plane into the IRS building in Austin.That is an indication of his media power and the media sickness in our society. I want Tiger to break the Nicklaus record for major wins and leave the tour. He can play exhibition golf all over the world as he is a golfing icon. His golf game is impecable. Some of the white people on this blog need to get over your envy and rage. You will feel better.
RickB
February 19th, 2010
7:46 am
Tiger has gotten more press for his transactions than Clinton and the rest of the boobs in DC. He’s not making decisions that affect our way of life in the pursuit of the American Dream. But in DC they are making decisions that could ruin my life and my children’s lives. I’m sick of people idolizing these celebrities and athletes and making them more important than they really are. Tiger is a golfer; he affects not one aspect of my life, we love to build them up and tear them down. No one is perfect and no one will ever be. I’m my son’s role model, not some dumb jock.
Unreal
February 19th, 2010
7:47 am
I love the way everyone throws stones from glass houses. Have you ever done anything un ethical or immoral Jeff? Tiger owes us nothing, he owes his family everything. Get over it
JB
February 19th, 2010
7:49 am
Tell it like it is:…….. I didn’t know Tiger was black till all this happened. He has never been within a 100 miles of a “black’ cause. His dad was a stand up ’special forces’ bad ass who loved this country and saw good men and women, black and white die protecting her and standing up for her. Tiger is, or never will be into any kind of “cause”. I don’t think you’ve ever been to Augusta National and seen 100,000 “white” folks give him a standing ovation. They saw talent, not a black man.
SuperB
February 19th, 2010
7:51 am
As a member of the GWAA for many years, I have one comment: WHO CARES?
mrjimboolie
February 19th, 2010
7:54 am
I hope his soon to be ex-wife takes this loser for every dime he has. He’s a liar, a cheat and has NEVER had any class. If he never plays golf again, we’re better off for it.
Big Al
February 19th, 2010
7:58 am
When it comes to reporters asking questions, “Bish” has balls. The newer breed of reporter obviously does not.
SB Champs
February 19th, 2010
8:00 am
Todd-Dacula said all that needs to be said.
msd
February 19th, 2010
8:00 am
Tiger does not need anyone (least of all anyone from the media, who has no moral high ground whatsoever) atempting to be his conscience and telling him how he should handle his issues. None of your business, or anyone else’s. He is free to handle this how he chooses and live with the consequences of his decisions,but you have no right to preach what he “should do”. You have no skin in the game. You wonder why people the the media – it is crap like this – writing salacious garbage just for readership. You are in no position to judge or to tell him what he should do, adn we have no innate right to know the details of what he has done in his personal life.
Tell It Like It Is
February 19th, 2010
8:06 am
JB,
I have been to the Masters in Augusta and have witnessed white people stand and applaud Tiger’s game.I also heard some other things. However, I did recognize that he was a black man just as Fuzzy Zeller did. If you notice, I did say “some of the white people”. IT IS WHAT IT IS.
SickandTired
February 19th, 2010
8:12 am
Tiger owes the public nothing. He owes the game of golf everything he has and ever will have. He owes the game of golf respect with his conduct on the golf course and his conduct on the golf course is anything but gentlemanly. He curses, he throws clubs and he is neither cordial or appreciative of the fans that pay the way through purchase of products for sponsors that pay the purses. He has held himself up to a public image that we now know was a lie. He needs to play golf because that’s the only thing he does well. I hope he returns and plays well, I also hope that the sponsors and the media don’t stuff him down our throats and ignore the great game of golf and others that play it. He needs to divorce and then move to Vegas and nail every stripper in sight and tell everybody that’s what he loves.
ron
February 19th, 2010
8:14 am
I’d tell all of yall to kiss my @$$!!! Nothing but a bunch of hypocrites! My personal business is none of your business!
Dr. Phil
February 19th, 2010
8:19 am
Great golfer…lousy human being! Never get his respect back!
Marie
February 19th, 2010
8:20 am
Jeff what nerve members of the media have to demand Tiger answer questions about his private, sexual life. Did we not learn from members of the lamestream media during the sorry Bill Clinton saga that adultery was a private matter? That everyone lies about. And that it’s all okay as long as the man does his job.
Has any politiican caught in adultery been required to submit to a lengthy debriefing by the media about their adulterous affairs? To my memory after being caught, they stand at some podium with their “humiliated” wife standing beside them, they give a statement, and walk away from the podium without the media bombarding them with a bunch of questions.
What do you want to know Jeff?
Clay
February 19th, 2010
8:21 am
Jeff, you and those two economists need to go over your math. Todd in Dacula bought 2 pairs of Nikes and drank more Gatorade. Those companies couldn’t have lost billions. Todd, think before you type ….
Gen Neyland
February 19th, 2010
8:23 am
Tell It Like It Is : Let me tell you a story. Back in the 90’s, at Michael Jackson’s low point with his problems, a black guy I worked with said in conversation, “The problem is every time a black man makes it good, white folks want to tear him down.” That was a bigoted outlook with a built in excuse at MJ’s troubles and yours shares the same vein. It’ll never stop until we stop it one person at a time. Today, it’s your turn…
Tell It Like It Is
February 19th, 2010
8:23 am
SickandTired,
Judging from your little rant, you trully are” sick and tired”. Take a chill pill good buddy.
Too Easy
February 19th, 2010
8:25 am
IF he has an addiction, and IF he is in some sort of 12-step rehab program, it’s possible that he is meeting one of those steps by apologizing (you can bet he has done so already to his family). I’m pretty sure that holding a Q&A with the self-righteous media is NOT one of the steps. He doesn’t need anyone pointing out that he did wrong. That said, the only explanation needed is how he juggled all those women – out of the spotlight.
G-Money
February 19th, 2010
8:30 am
It is none of our business. If we feel let down,abused, or forsaken then we should never watch another tournament that he participates in. We can choose not to use any of his remaining sponsors products,and we can certainly choose not to care about one single word that comes from his mouth. The bottom line is I am a father of four children and it is my responsibility to raise my children with proper morals and values. For some reason our society has this moronic reasoning that just because these people excel at a certain sport or entertainment field and we are stupid enough to patronize them buy purchasing tickets, parking passes, concessions, and sponsors products, that we somehow have an ownership interest in these entities. The sad truth is that the fans are all pathetic saps who will continue to be taken advantage of. Tiger Woods and what he does away from the golf course is none of my business.I can use this as an example for my children to learn not to worship people, and idolize things, do not put your trust in man because inevitably he will disappoint you.
REALIST
February 19th, 2010
8:30 am
Maybe Tiger will come clean about the steroids….naaaa….Annika didn’t and he won’t either.
Tell It Like It Is
February 19th, 2010
8:35 am
Gen Neyland,
As your monika would suggest, you are still residing in the days of the ledgendary coach at Tennessee. I suggest that you retire to a room and listen the the lyrics of “Good Old Rocky Top”. LOL!!!!
Dr. Phil
February 19th, 2010
8:44 am
Tiger’s behavior is our business when most of his millions come from advertising and endorsements. Tournament winnings based on his talent are one thing, but when he sponsors programs for kids, tells us to buy Nike, Buicks, or razor blades, he is telling us to trust him and believe in his integrity. Tiger is a great golfer, but he is a manipulative twit and a liar. I think that he will self destruct on the golf course in the same way that he has destroyed his public image.
Clay
February 19th, 2010
8:45 am
gabeaux, your wife not a blonde, eh?
tim
February 19th, 2010
8:45 am
hey Schultz….this rant proves that you know very little about the human condition…we all no that you’re writings about football are skewed, biased and, most of the time, inaccurate. So Schultz just shut up and remind yourself that personal issues are just that personal weather it be Tiger Woods or any other citizen, and don’t give me that crap about Woods being a “public” figure. why don’t you let the public take a look at your personal life to see what goblins you’ve got hiding in your closet, and be sure you have issues that you would rather keep private just as we all do…I just want Tiger back on tour, and really don’t care about the flotsam of his personal life.
DW
February 19th, 2010
8:48 am
Whats strange to me is the fact that everyone says all these big companies lost a lot of money after this was made public so it affects them and their bank account so what Tiger did made it their business. Well I wish someone would tell me how much profit the companies and everyone else made for all those years before this happened, most likely way more than they lost. These people paid Tiger so they could use him to make more money and sell more of their junk. Everyone wanted to be his friend, get their picture made with him, whatever just to get close to him and his money and fame for their own profit and gain. The world is full of golddiggers and scum (big companies and people) that want to attach themselves to someone like Tiger so at the end of the day maybe they should look at their own moral values not just his.
Clay
February 19th, 2010
8:51 am
Right, REALIST, when he flew that steriod doc from Canada down to Orlando, Tiger just wanted his to show him how to properly ice his knee. Uh huh ….
Gen Neyland
February 19th, 2010
8:57 am
Tell It like It Is : Your response tells me you don’t wish to carry on constructive dialouge. Why..? Because your arguement is impotent and bigoted. You are comfortable in that zone and don’t wish for anyone to dispute your claim to ‘have it all figured out’…Have a nice day.
Ben's Hoagie
February 19th, 2010
9:00 am
Am I the only one who really does not care at all about this?
T
February 19th, 2010
9:00 am
Just tell me your playing the Masters. That’s the only thing my tickets and I need to know.
reality
February 19th, 2010
9:01 am
jeff – is there some real data to support the loss of revenue by nike and gatorade? i find it hard to believe that people stopped buying air jordans and quit drinking gatorade because woods couldn’t keep his pants zipped. more like they lost money because of the down economy and people refused to use discretionary income on their overpriced products, if truth be told.
shaggy
February 19th, 2010
9:02 am
Dr. Phil:
Do you own stock in the sponsoring companies? Do you hold up athletes, actors, and actresses to your children as “role models”?
You are just another media spoon-fed consumer, who obviously can’t think for yourself. I’ll bet you buy “branded” clothes from the thrift store in your neighborhood.
All I'm Saying Is...
February 19th, 2010
9:02 am
DW: Amen brother to what you typed. Companies have made huge gobs of money thanks to Woods, Accenture included, so please don’t cry any tears over their supposed loss.
Schultz:
You are typically a writer who makes sense but you’re off base with this one on so many levels.
1) “Two University of California-Davis economics professors recently estimated that stockholders of Nike, Gatorade and other Woods’ endorsement companies lost $5 billion to $12 billion in the wake of the sex scandal. That’s as public as it gets.” — Those companies stock prices declined due to far more important reasons than inappropriate behavior by one of their paid spokespersons of which Nike and Gatorade literally have dozens. Any person with half a brain knows that so these ‘economists’ have zero credibility if they said the value was due to Woods.
2) Why did you bring Michael Vick’s name into this? He broke the law and killed dogs. Woods did neither. Not even remotely similar.
3) Outside of his family, Tiger Woods doesn’t ‘owe’ anyone anything sponsors included. If a sponsor doesn’t approve of his behavior or truly believes his behavior will hurt their company then they can do what Accenture did and end their relationship.
4) Public relations professionals will tell you that the best day to have a press conference if you want the matter to disappear from public view as quickly as possible is Friday. That’s because the business week is over, the news cycle slows as most media outlets don’t have folks working, and even consumers turn to family matters and watch less tv.
Finally, the one thing I agree with you on is that Woods is a public figure and one who decided to use his image to generate endorsement income. This is why his personal transgressions were newsworthy. Now that the scandal is fully out there, in my view, the story is stale. If he wants to orchestrate his apology and return to golf, then so be it. No one has to like it or participate in it but he does not owe anybody outside of his family anything.
Tell It Like It Is
February 19th, 2010
9:04 am
Gen Neyland ,
Ditto my friend. You must be looking at yourself in the mirror.
john daly
February 19th, 2010
9:05 am
tiger – tell them to mind their own business
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
February 19th, 2010
9:09 am
i more interested to see what the other PGA golfers have to say after TW’s speech. he should’ve done this months ago instead of letting the drama build up.
shaggy
February 19th, 2010
9:10 am
Letter to Tiger: Keep your mouth shut, and go play The Masters. That is all your real golf fans want of you. Just play golf. Let your critics (read: moronic journalists like JS or his crew) pick up a club and beat you, if they can. It is just about golf and the real golf fans don’t want to get involved in your marriage or lover’s quarrels. We just want to see you tee em up.
Jorgey Porgey
February 19th, 2010
9:14 am
All of you people have no life. Schultz, once again you have proven you are a complete hack. He did NOT hurt the game of golf in any way, and it sickens me that his actions are being called to task like this when so many other golfers are known to have a similare lifestyle.
…and as far as children are concerned, if their stupid parents allow them to “idolize” Tiger or any other athlete, then they are the ones who should have to answer questions…………..
Starring Kam Fong as Chin Ho
February 19th, 2010
9:15 am
What if all this fooling around has been a detriment to his golf game? What if he now REALLY focuses on making his golf game the best it can be? What if he wins 11 of the next 16 majors? My guess is the sponsors that dropped him and the journalists that damned him will come running back, hat in hand. I don’t care who he beds down, it does not affect me in any way, shape, form or fashion. But I like to watch what he does on the golf course. If your kids idolize an athlete, then you are not the parent you should be. Your children should look up to you, not some stranger with a gift of athletic ability
ken R
February 19th, 2010
9:16 am
Wow! where do I start, first of all as a Tiger Woods fan my wife & I were very disappointed in him as everyone should be.
There are several things that boother me with this article, If Gatorade and other sponsers lose Billions ( which I doubt ) it’s because star struct people are stupid for drinking or using a product because someone you like told you to do it.
If Woods told you to jump off a cliff would you do it? Just look at Hollywood and all the star struck morons who think that movie stars are Gods. Blame the ignorant people who aren’t smart enough to think for themselves when it comes to purchasing products or tickets to an event.
Everybody made money off of Woods and now they are crying the blues, too bad!
The wackos in Hollywood cheat on their partners all the time and usually average about 3 marriages, and guess what, you still go to the movies and pay to see them. I know this blog will pi$$ some of you off because you fall into this catagory, that’s your fault and nobody elses.
Stupidest post on the whole thread
February 19th, 2010
9:17 am
Sean
February 18th, 2010
10:45 pm
Tiger doesn’t owe you anything Jeff. He doesn’t owe me anything. Get out of the newspaper biz long enough and you’ll find that’s true. The hell with your story.
Find a pair and write something insightful next time. Tiger lost his dad and his mentor a few years ago. It’s been downhill from there. Always angry, he’s a child in a man’s body. Why do you think he doesn’t say much?
Anyone not busy riding the guy’s coattails can see it.
Best post on the whole thread
February 19th, 2010
9:20 am
Mike W
February 19th, 2010
7:23 am
Where have you gone, Jack Nicklaus? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you!
DW
February 19th, 2010
9:20 am
I’m glad that Tiger is not going to take questions from the news and sports media also. I would hate to hear the media make fools out of themselves again and ask some of those Hard Questions that they are famous for like, Why did you do it?, What were you thinking?, Did you do it all night long? Can you list the positions you used? Can you supply us some pictures? Please tell us something, anything so I have something to report on and put on the Breaking News Section. Idiots!!
A guy with deep issues
February 19th, 2010
9:22 am
Tell It Like It Is
February 19th, 2010
7:43 am
The TV newscasts have Tiger as the lead story over the terrorist who crashed the plane into the IRS building in Austin.That is an indication of his media power and the media sickness in our society. I want Tiger to break the Nicklaus record for major wins and leave the tour. He can play exhibition golf all over the world as he is a golfing icon. His golf game is impecable. Some of the white people on this blog need to get over your envy and rage. You will feel better.
DW
February 19th, 2010
9:28 am
ALL I’m Saying Is… and ken R, tell it like it is!!
Jim
February 19th, 2010
9:33 am
The similarities between Tiger and Micheal Jackson are scary. All Tiger needs to do his start lightening his skin.
gdawginkalamazoo
February 19th, 2010
9:33 am
Tiger doesn’t owe the general public anything. He owes his wife and children everything IF that is what he truly wants in life. Otherwise it is his life to live in the manner he chooses tho live it. If his sponsors don’t like the way he lives his life then they can drop him. If the shareholders don’t like him as spokesman then sell your stock. Every investment that you make in somebody else is subject to a loss with no guarantees. Should he apologize to his sponsors? Sure he should. Fans? sure he should. Will he? Probably in some uncontrite manner. This all goes to your character as a man. Evidently he has none and probably never will. For the future he will probably go on to get all the records he wants out of his golfing life. Money he won’t ever have to worry about. Being the greatest golfer ever? No question about that. Greatest husband ever? Doh! Dad? Doh! Not setting a good example for his children. Elin should do the same thing the Govenor’s wife from SC did. Hit the road.
Gen Neyland
February 19th, 2010
9:44 am
zoodawg is spot on. That’s as near to the bottomline as one can get. Now our good friend, Tell It Like It Is, will inject the race card but then again, Tell It Like It Is is all about angles, not substance…
gdawginkalamazoo
February 19th, 2010
9:45 am
Maybe Tiger will let us all know which mistress helped him to lower his handicap the most. Does a porn star lower it three strokes and the waitress from Denny’s two strokes? Or the other way around since breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Foreign super model one stroke? Stripper 1.5 strokes? This is the kind of stuff we want to know. I could save a lot time at the practice range and have more fun lowering my handicap. If it is just one stroke per mistress then that would trim my score to scratch. And hopefully that would be the only thing that involves a scratch. Will anybody actually shake Tiger’s hand at a golf tournament anymore? I mean with out asking the question “Where has your hand been today Tiger?”
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9:47 am
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Paul in RDU
February 19th, 2010
9:48 am
Jeff – I hope that Tiger is not having this “press conference” because he thinks he has to rehabilitate his image – that should be way down his priority list.
I question the analysis by the UC-Davis profs on the loss to the shareholders of Nike et al.
Nike’s and Accenture’s stock prices are flat since 12/1/09 and pretty much track the S&P500
TommyJack
February 19th, 2010
9:49 am
TW doesn’t owe a room full of jerk reporters anything. It would simply be an exhibition of which reporter could ask the most asinine question. Don’t blame him from staying away from the sharks.
DW
February 19th, 2010
9:49 am
gdawginkalamazoo, that was a good one!
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a.romero
February 19th, 2010
10:03 am
schultzie—come on, how can you not join forces with the bish and ask the guy questions? just sitting back and not having anything to ask: come on! when tiger allows full comments and questions is the only time this will stop. Who is advising this guy? Here is my advice Tiger: Face the press with the same hubris with the same ego in which you CHEATED and then go play golf and kick micklenuts dumbass over and over again. Then you can regain your britches and get out of that skirt nike, or your “advisors” have you wearing right now.
shankit
February 19th, 2010
10:10 am
I miss Payne Stewart.
Now, there was an icon about what
golf should and used to be.
Tigger is a total distraction to golf.
I hope he doesn’t make the Masters
his first comeback appearance,
Clifford and Bobby would turn over
with the circus invading their tournament.
gdawginkalamazoo
February 19th, 2010
10:15 am
Jeff,
In all honesty do you think that Ernie Els is speaking out against Tiger because:
a) Tiger is selfishly interrupting the Accenture Match Play tournament with his announcement
or
b) he stole Ernie’s on tour moniker “The Big Easy”?
Ga boy
February 19th, 2010
10:19 am
There is one thing for sure . Regardless of how many more tournaments he might win in the future, he will never be held in the same esteem as Jack, Arnie, Snead, Hogan, Byron, etc. etc. NEVER.
He is a classless, arrogant jerk; always has been and apparently always will be. The timing of the announcement is excellent evidence that he has not changed; tiger always lived for paybacks. I would not walk across the street to meet him nor watch him play. A classless jerk.
Ga boy
February 19th, 2010
10:25 am
Mr Charlie Lots of class there pal- NOT- his whole thing was image- but he didn’t walk the walk and now he better do whatever it takes if he wants to regain any semblance of his past endorsement income. That’s just the way it is charlie. Sorry.
Joyce
February 19th, 2010
11:33 am
Where can we send him a “I don’t care” message?
@Ga y boy
February 19th, 2010
3:02 pm
dont get out much? since you descended to earth maybe you should have a press conference and declare your rightous above all.
Charles Stuart
February 22nd, 2010
6:08 pm
1. Tiger is famous for being good at golf. If he is a terrible husband, that should be his wife’s concern, not the whole world’s. 2. What? An athlete with too much money and free time cheated on his supermodel wife? Noooo! Please – we have all heard this story a million times – who cares.
3. He is not obilged to tell every detail of his personal life to everyone who asks about it. He is obligated to be good at the sport that he chooses to play as his profession and to discuss that sport.
Tiger will do just fine winning on the green regardless if the media gets their feelings hurt because they didnt get to invade every corner of his life
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