|
|
Tiger Woods sure is making news at the moment! 
And a lot of people are arguing about what he’s done, whether it’s right or wrong or any of our business.
Well, this is the way I’m looking at it.
I don’t care what Tiger Woods has done or not done. We are all sinners so I’m not going to jump down his throat on any of that. I will however express how very sad it must be for Elin and the kids right now. What a terrible situation for them.
Now on the privacy issue. This is the best quote I have found about whether Tiger Woods should have privacy or not over any of this. It’s a quote from the CEO of Google Eric Schmidt. In an interview with CNBC, Schmidt said….
“If you have something that you don’t want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn’t be doing it in the first place.”
That sums up all of this privacy talk up for me perfectly. And really that applies to all of us whether we’re in the public eye or not.
Before all of this I did think Tiger Woods was intelligent. He seemed like he was intelligent at least. But everything that has come out over the last week or so is making me come to the conclusion that I may have overestimated his intelligence. However as my wife said….intelligent people can make bad choices and intelligence does not equal wisdom. Wise woman.
Now when Tiger Woods comes back to playing golf next year it is going to be an absolute circus as far as the media is concerned. I’m sure before that there will be the “Oprah” (or someone similar) interview to try and repair his battered image. I was just reading today that Gatorade is pulling the pin on its Gatorade Tiger Focus drink. Naturally they are saying they had it planned months ago anyway.
What an unfortunate name for a drink in hindsight, along with Nike’s “Just Do It” slogan.
Anyway those are my current thoughts on this Tiger Woods situation. Let me know what you’re thinking is. By the way here’s a question to answer….do you think this is going to be good for golf or not and why?
December 8th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
I say leave the kid alone and give him and his wife some well needed space!
December 8th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Indeed it sad to see the debacle of Tiger unfolding in front of us.However one must not forget the inspiration that millions of kids over the world drew from his golf achievements.in one swift and immoral move he has destroyed this image and perhaps forever. Yes we are all sinners but when you are a global icon you must consider that all actions have their consequences. He is paying for it dearly and justly so.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Might as well post em. Some are actually pretty funny, Tiger bashing day. If you can’t tell I’m not a Tiger fan
Tigers Woods is mad at his caddy for telling his wife what golf
club to use
Tiger Woods was injured in a car accident as he pulled out of his
driveway early Friday morning. It was Woods’ shortest drive since an
errant tee shot at the US Open.
Police arrested a man for driving the wrong way on the highway twice
in 3 days. The good news is Tiger Woods at least made it safely out
of his driveway.
I don’t know what set her off… All Tiger said was “Rachel has a much
a tighter grip.”
This just in: Elin Nordegren, Tiger Woods’ wife, has hired Chris Brown
to help her improve her golf swing
Barack Obama is reportedly going to send an additional fighting force
of 35,000. But one source says Obama could change his mind and send
20,000 troops plus Tiger Woods’ wife.
What’s the difference between a car and a golf ball? Tiger can drive a
ball 400 yards.
Tiger Woods wasn’t seriously injured in the crash, but he’s still
below par.
Tiger Woods crashed into a fire hydrant and a tree. He couldn’t decide
between a wood and an iron.
What do Tiger Woods and baby seals have in common ?? They’re both
clubbed by Norwegians !
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Hydrant”
What was the second worst part of Tiger’s car accident? The police
found the driver in the trunk.
Tiger Woods owns several cars; it’s a shame that he got a hole in one
went up to my golf club yesterday for a lesson, golf pro asked what I
wanted, i said i want to drive like tiger woods, the bugger then drove
my car into a tree and charged me $25!
Tiger crashed his car because he was in a rush to move on to the
second hole.
Tiger Woods’ wife is pregnant. Tiger’s mom told reporters, “It’s
about time! What was the par on that hole anyway?”
Apparently the police asked Tiger’s wife how many times she hit him.
She said “I don’t know exactly… but put me down for a 5.”
What’s the difference between how Tiger uses a golf club and how his
wife uses a golf club.
Tiger uses clubs to hit golf balls while his wife uses clubs to hit
cars.
Q: Why did Tiger’s wife swing an iron at him?
A: Because his girlfriend was holding his wood.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Sad times 4 Golf, but more importantly his family. It will be very, very interesting to see what impact that ALL of this will have on his game, when he does play, who knows he may struggle to come to terms with the entire saga. Lets wait and see how it unfolds.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
For sure, your comment about “we are all sinners is valid” and I wouldn’t be the first to “cast the first stone here” but it seems to me that if only half of what we’ve heard is true, he’s becme a victim of his own “invincibility”. What’s tragic about folks like Tiger and Michael Vick, Pete Rose and many others is the tragic effect it has on the next generation. That’s what they should be indicted for and not their human frailties.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Let ye who are without sin cast the first stone . . .
December 8th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Get on with the game and the tips you are a golf coach not Mother Theresa
December 8th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Tiger is like every man. A human. A man have to do what a man have to do. No big deal over this matter. Important things ia that he still take care of his family. If he is powerful enough to take care of 10 more women…..let it be! just be a muslim.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
In my opinion Tiger Woods is a scumbag with a fantastic golfing ability. His affairs now number over 10, each with a different woman. What a great example for his children and for all the other youngsters that looked up to him.
Sorry, he is a low life and I hope he looses all his sponsors. Please don’t give me the “we are all human and we all make mistakes” routine. That may apply to some, but not to the majority who do have morals and do respect their marriage.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
He chose to run with the devil. He chose to play the odds. He knew the risks. He made a choice (or choices), now he must live with it.
Frankly, I’m surprised he got away with it for this long!
December 8th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
I have some serious doubts as to the sanctity of the “marriage”. It strikes me as odd that the “prenup”, as I understand it, says if she sticks it out for 10 years, she gets $20million. Now with all that’s happened, reports are out that they renegotiated the contract, giving “Mrs” Woods $5 million upfront, shortening the original contract from 10 to 7 years, and increasing the payout to $55 million. I want to be her agent, sounds more like a professional athlete renegotiating her contract. My view may not be popular, but my feeling is that this was a “marriage” to give Tiger a better PR image. Be the model wife for 10 tears and you’ll net $20 million…and now that its public that you cat around, lets up the payout and shorten the time frame.
Tiger should come out and put all the cards on the table, and be done with it…..the more he hides, the more stuff the rags are going to expose, and the public is going to want to dig. Come clean and lets move on.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
I can’t imagine how it could be good for golf but thankfully golf is not dependent for its health and popularity on the character of any one person. As far as giving him his space I am more than happy to.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Nick:
It can certainly be appreciated that Tiger is intelligent. You used that word, or variations of, 5 times one paragraph.
One has to feel sorry for Elin, but she HAD to know, going into this marriage that she was marrying the most recognizable man on Planet Earth,who at the time was worth 1/2 a billion dollars, and now a billion, in 2009. I didn’t witness his “trangessions”, nor did you, and so how can we condemn him? To be sure, a man with that much power, money and influence is going to have pussy thrown at him daily, and I ask you, Nick, if it were you and you had that kind of influence on people, could you REALLY say no to it? I love my wife with all my heart and she is my soul-mate, and I’d like to tell you that I could I would never cheat on her. But I don’t have women flinging themselves at me.
If Tiger is to be accused of ANYTHING, it would be in not telling Elin, before marriage, that his life is something she can’t comprehend, and some things are best unkown. Doesn’t make it right, or justified, or moral, but life rarely is.
I’m not defending Tiger. I’m just saying. This is TIGER WOODS, most competitive, dominant, ass-hole since Jack Nicklaus (I’ll take Jack in a match between them). He controls all aspects of his life. This is a smear campaign from way higher above than either of us. Reason is not obvious, but will be divulged here in the next few months.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Here we are again. Another supposedly “Role Model” making bad news. What are youngsters supposed to think? These kids (and adults) that held Tiger in high esteem. If all thats true about him having so many “lady” friends, then he will get all that he asked for. Who else but Tiger Woods, to bring shame on himself and the PGA Tour. Couldn’t we have seen something like this comming?
December 8th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
While I definitely agree with Mr. Schmidt’s comment and agree with you that what Tiger did was wrong and I, too, feel bad for Elin and the children, I still don’t think Tiger “let down the world” like the media is making it out to be. Tiger, in part, was made to be this invincible, impeccable star athlete primarily by the media – check out the golf channel, U.S. Network Television and what have you. All Tiger all the time. Did Tiger ask for that? I doubt it. Did Tiger deserve all that attention? Well let anyone else win 14 majors, 70+ tournaments, give the golfing world some of the most dramatic, clutch shots we’ll ever see, earn $1 BILLION due to his golf game, and single-handedly raise the level of interest in golf to the point that winning purses have increased by 400+% – all before the age of 34 no less – and see what kind of attention they get!
I think what the media is doing by sensationalizing everything Tiger/Elin/mother-in-law right now and with the women coming forward looking to cash in that it, collectively, makes a major statement on the sad state of today’s society. The sad state of the media – anything for a story. No matter what it does to the subject of the story or said subject’s family. No matter how much said subject has done for society – with his foundation, public appearances, and the rush that anyone who has been so fortunate to see him has gotten. The movie “The Chase” comes to mind on what a joke the media truly is.
Tiger will be back and will remind us why everyone pumped him up so much in the first place. I can guarantee there are some crystal clean, God-fearing, faithful husbands out there on Tour that we have never heard of. Why? The same reason why all of this will soon be forgotten on Tiger. Tiger wasn’t practically worshiped because he was believed to be a good husband and family man. He was treated like a golf god because he truly is the closest that any human in history has ever gotten to that lofty title on the golf course. I can say without any shred of exaggeration that NO golfer in history has EVER made me leave my couch and nearly put a hole in the ceiling with my head like Tiger has (see Masters #16 vs DiMarco).
Tomorrow, whenever ‘tomorrow’ comes, will bring along a new ‘cool’ story to follow that the media will be tripping themselves over to cover. Tiger will be old news. 2 or 3 majors down the road and Tiger will be golf god again…just with a different spin.
How often have you heard about dog-fighter Michael Vick 2 years after the fact? Not much.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
An affair is never right, however, it shouldn’t be paraded in public as it happens many times every day. If the news media gave a flip about Tiger or his family they would drop it and let them deal with it and heal in peace. They have enough to work through without the media rehashing it, looking for more details. I like Tiger a lot and I really don’t want to hear any more– just am praying for him and his family.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
In the words of a very wise man, “let he who is without sin cast the first stone”. That being said, I do agree with you; I feel sorry for his family.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Its no-one’s business except the people concerned.
Leve these people alone and judge the guy on his golf prowess rather that what he does in his own personal time.
The media should be ashamed – hypocrital rsoles!
December 8th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN LET HIM CAST THE 1ST STONE.
GIVE TIGER A BREAK. WE ALL MAKE STUPID MISTAKES AND I CAN ASSURE
YOU TIGER IS LIVING HIS ON HELL RIGHT NOW WITHOUT ANY HELP.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Silly, silly man! I hope we will now see family Woods at Golf Tournaments. Tiger will have said – I am realy sorry – and Elin – I am with you and accept your apology this time.
Go on PRO team you can do it!
December 8th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
I don’t condone what he’s done, if he’s done anything. The only one that has a right to judge him is his wife, him self, and the lord almighty. He’s still the number one golfer in the world and like him or not, he’s still brings the ratings and the bucks to golf. I beleive if it was’nt this, it would be something else that the media or someone else, would try to discredit him. Did they go after Fred Couples when he went through his ugly devorse, or did they dig in to Greg Normans split with Chris Everet, I don’t think so. I guess it had to be something to take down Tiger, because nobody seems to be able to on the golf course. It’s all about money and and who can tell the biggest story. The people who are judging Tiger, must think that they are living on a higher level and have the right to judge. BS.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
In a way I think this might be good for golf where the PGA seems to have created such an anally retentive set up for every one and every thing being holier than though? I am a conservative, traditionalist at heart, but consider some of the idiotic rules and regulations they are imposing. For example, I agree that players should be reasonably turned out, but why, for heaven’s sake, shouldn’t players be allowed to wear shorts when they play? If you stop and think for 5 minutes you will come up with a laundry list as long as your arm about behaviours and – and if you can’t think of them, just get a hold of their rules book. If it continues to treat players like imbeciles, they will behave like them.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Hi Nick, Perhaps we should consider the basic instinct or hormonal level (from caveman days) that still influences us today. The role of the female in propagating and improving the species is to seek out the best male specimen to father her offspring. For cavewoman, that meant the alpha male, the leader, or the finest warrior. In modern times that translates to the community leader (politician), business leader (boss), sports leader (fit & highly skilled), wealthy (Dr Edelsten) and so on. Tiger is well up there in those criteria and is therefore quite inderstandably the target of women’s desires. Women doll themselves up to be attractive to the ‘best’ males and cocktail waitress is an ideal role for that. The basic role of the male in propagating the species is to spread his seed as far and wide as he can.
Of course, we have societal rules (marriage, monogamy, etc) that help bring order to the management of these instincts. But it is understandable, although perhaps not excusable, when the basic instincts take over. Hell, if any of those gorgeous women claiming to have been with Tiger came on to me, they would find minimal resistance (and Hell might have frozen over, too).
As for Gatorade, if Tiger gave any indication that it was responsible for putting lead in his pencil, the shelves would be emptied by the desperate public. The other products he is associated with are all male oriented and unlikely to suffer in the slightest from Tiger’s indiscretion.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I love Tiger as a golfer. We may never see anyone as talented as he is.
Any personal stuff belongs to him and his family: (perhaps in the Enquirer rag) not on golf sites.
Just my .02 worth
Bill B.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
I sure hope that Steve Lentz ,who wrote so many “jokes” into his blog is a professional joke writer because if he isn’t ,he is just passing trash and I have to wonder about his motive.There is nothing funny about the harm done to Elin,Tigers Mom ,his kids etc. Quite frankly it is none of my business but I thought I would respond to those who take great fun at the misfortune of others. Tiger is a great golfer and a mortal man.I feel sorry for his family.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
I read the first article when there was no evidence, I have not read any since. I am with you on this I really do not think it is any of our busines.
Now that said, unfortunately the gutter press have a predeliction for dregiing down tall poppies and Tiger is one of the Tallest. Now the regular press has taken it up. it sells newspapers.
Yes I feel for his wife and kids, mainly the kids, she is an adult and obviously had to know about what was going on, an of course made sure she was ‘compensated for the anguish) it is amzing what another $80 million or so will do to make you feel “better”
Is it bad for golf? Golf generally is an honourable game, and the players reflect that. What other sport has players call penalties on themselves? Does that mean they are honourable in there private life? Obviously not! But Tiger is the pinnacle of that honour on the course, in his private life obviously not and he got caught, I doubt he is the only one. Should he have none it in the first place Obviojusly not but he is only human and we all have our own demons.
If Tiger is affected by the unseemly attention he will get and his golf goes bad then it will be bad for golf. Will his sponsors run scared, probably. Are they honourable, I doubt it.
This type of media which revels in smut will take no responsibility in destroying one of, if not the greatest player of the game. I do hope he is strong enough to shrug off the hounding he will get and continue to dominate his chose profession and continue to entertain us.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Tiger is the best golfer there has ever been, and likely, will ever be, in the history of the game.
However, as a man of honor and integrity, he is very lacking. He has done irreparable damage to his wife and innocent children.
I will continue to admire him as a golfer while holding him in disdain as a man.
I think that we do not need to know all the sordid details of his transgressions; that is his to deal with his wife… Just leave them alone to resolve this as best they can.
I wonder if his Dad is looking down with a tear in his eye?
I am very disappointed… that is the price of holding a man in high esteem for perhaps the wrong reasons.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
I think ridiculously rich men like Tiger should be able to do pretty much whatever they want. And let’s face it, men don’t cheat if their wives are attentive to their needs. Tiger’s the victim here, in multiple ways.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
I cannot believe Elin was oblivious, there is more to this that meets the eye !! She just hanging in for the $$$ ? Give them space ? No way,there is no place for Tiger to hide, when you demand millions in appearance and sponsor(public’s) money , you are the public’s property and Tiger must stand up and take mistakes on the chin.It’s not our place to judge.Best he lets his golf do the talking, he’s one of the greatest, no doubt.Damage golf ??? No way, the golf publicity boys are licking their lips !!!
December 8th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Tiger is suffering from what many do when they make too much money to fast and too young and don’t have the moral character training and upbringing. A nice guy, but just couldn’t handle it. Too many priviliges, too much adulation from the public and others. He got the big head, what is to be expected. He did not have the strong moral character that only time and religious (Christian)training can develop. Probably didn’t have any religious training of any kind. No real belief system of a higher power other than himself. He could do no wrong in the eyes of his parents who probably worshiped him just like the public did. Perhaps he was trying to fit in and be like so many other golfers with their pretty wives and cute kids waiting on the 18th hole after a victory, so he went off half cocked and married a pretty white girl just like all the other guys. Probably was somewhat self consious of his being only one or two golfers of color. Things came too fast and too easy for Tiger. Too much money and too much time. Tiger had everything material that anyone could possibly have or want, but even that wasn’t enough to make him a happy and contented person. He had everything in the material sense but nothing spiritual. He was empty inside and didn’t know how to fill that empty hole that only God can fill. He gave away lots of money to lots of people, but that satisfaction soon dissipated and he was right back to where he started. I feel for him and for his wife and especially for the kids. But, that seems to be the way things are in this day and age. Being rich doesn’t translate into happiness. You just can’t buy it. It’s not for sale at any price.
So, good luck Tiger. My advice Tiger is to get on your knees. Turn your life over to Jesus Christ, and ask him to put some meaning and purpose into your existance, beyond just winning golf tournaments and making huge amounts of money. There are no sins too great that a loving God can’t forgive and forget. In fact, if you let him, he will mend your marriage and bring you and your beautiful wife and kids back together in real happiness and contentment. My fear though is that you won’t even try. If you make amends with God first, and then with your wife, the public will welcome you back on the golf course, and you will be a huge testimony to the power of the Almighty. My prayers are with you, your wife and your children. Tiger!!!: Stand up! Make amends! and let God.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
What Tiger Woods has done? Wrong, Wrong, Wrong
When you are a public figure, all positives and Negatives will be magnified.. Now, who suffers the most — his children!
Next time Tiger, an urge affects a part of you — think of your children and all those others ( your foundation, those young adults who look up to you, etc )
We all make mistakes — when was the last time “we” shot and killed someone.
Ooops, Wrong Mistake — we have Control over that Mistake.
Will
December 8th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Sorry for the wife and kids,unfortunatly the media is most to blame,always making Tiger some kind of god,never showing his human side.
happy to hide his tantrums (chucking clubs)But how many woman have to come out of the woodwork before we say,hay come on Tiger this isint good enougth,those who say leave the guy alone,would they say the same if their parner,was having a relationship with a member of the oposite sex,in any old town,and the numbers kept going up,if the are happy for that then o.k. keep on defending an adulterer
December 8th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
O how the mighty have fallen,But who really cares
I hope is wife takes him to the cleaners
December 8th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
I am very dissapointed that Tiger has proven himself to be such a fool. I am not judging his behaviour but he surely must have known that he was playing with fire and was bound to be found out sooner or later. Perhaps his wife knew about his wandering ways already since I read that they were already having counselling about their marriage.
The media circus is in full flight making a 10 course meal of it, and I can imagine it continuing for quite some time because that’s what they do!
December 8th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
For me Tiger Woods represented something different, something more.
Here was a man that had ascended to a level that seemed almost mystical.
His golf ability was nothing short of amazing. It was like he had evolved to a higher level, a different plane of existence. The normal rules that applied to most of us didnt apply to him. He wrote his own life, the way it should be, the way it would be if we could be whatever we wanted it to be.
Watching him made me feel that I could improve and dream and believe. I felt the whole world, make that the whole universe was changed and inspired by his example and what he had done. That we could be all that we could be. And Tiger was an example of that.
Mostly it was his golf that gave him his stage, but, he seemed to have it going on in the other areas of his life as well. In business, developing his body, his mind and even his family life seemed more than just in order but driven to a higher level, a level that I wanted.
I often found myself thinking “what would Tiger do?”. And I used him as an example many times when speaking to my children, when I wanted to teach them an important lesson in life and how they should think and behave and strive.
Im not so much disappointed in Tiger himself. And I dont want to judge him.
I guess im mostly disappointed in the fact that the near perfection he acheived in his golf didnt carry over to the other areas of his life the way I thought they did, and to a degree it kind of makes you think and realize that perhaps people in general as a whole have not really moved that far foreward as I hoped.
I guess thats the thing for me. Tiger transgressions have dampened my “Hope” for myself and for mankind.
Ya,I thought he was that big, at least I liked to hope he might be.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
I do not condone what Tiger has done but I still won’t be eager to watch golf each week that Tiger is not in the field. There has been many weeks that golf ratings were down when Tiger was not there. He has brought the ratings and pay outs up in the tournaments when in the field.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
I say, time to move forward. Two words come to mind (for the good of golf) = “Go Lefty!”
December 8th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Tiger was my favorite golfer, he isn’t anymore. I am done with Tiger and every endorsement he represents. I will wear, buy, and use, no more nike or any other product this lying bum endorses. I hope he never breaks Jacks record. Im so sorry for his wife, kids, and his mom.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Maybe LEFTY isn’t in trouble as well because Amy seemed to travel everywhere with him b4 her bout with breast cancer. For years the behaviour of many of these golfers have been on display at the various bars surrounding tournaments
December 8th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I guess Tiger was really a Cheata.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Tiger is reaping the whirlwind. He took an oath just like millions of others of us did when he got married. He blew it and has to face the music. Now he’s just another one of the many rich jocks that can’t handle fame. Personally I thought that he and Phil were great examples of guys that were young and had loads of class. Now I guess there’s only one left. Perhaps the young guys coming up will see this as what can happen to a career if your morals are shoved down the toilet.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
It is sometimes a sin to be a celeberity. What Tiger wood does in his personel life should not be a subject for Media to give so much of attention and importance.It should be left to the family to sort out the problem if they have any.Now there will be many who will claim to have known Tiger wood and had affairs with him more to get their name known to the media.
Only thought I have is for Tiger woods wife and Children.They are going through unexpected but inevitable test and I am sure they will come out with out having to suffer more.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I wasn’t there, so I do not actually know what is true.
When you are at the top – everybody wants a piece of you.
Just because some slut starts a rumor and the press jumps on it — does that make it true?
Even if it is true – what is the benefit of spreading it all over the place?
The damage is done by the publicity, even if it never happened.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
It seems his thinking is done through his other brain.
December 8th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
This is an unfortunate situation for Tiger and his family. Your bad choices affect many people. I pray that Tiger and his family can work through this with a great reconciliation. As for the public, it depends again on how Tiger handles the situation, and the steps he takes to make sure this will not happen again. Unfortunately, he has given the media ammunition to exploit a sports hero. That saddens me as I am sure there are some young golfers who wanted to model their lives to be like Tiger. After all is said, it is up to Tiger….I hope he makes the right choices now.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
It is of course very regrettable that Tiger has entered the fray of being one of those sports superstars that have been caught up in this silly trap but it seems the vast majority do at some point. Name a sport that has not been plagued with this exact same thing. Jordan, Johnson, Bryant, Rodriguez and the list goes on and on. Heck our entire Minnesota Vikings team for a while had the highest arrest record as a team in the NFL! How proud are we?
But lets not loose sight of our own sport. I was listening to some of the comments made some of the golf media over the weekend. They were talking about how golf had been saved from such scandal until now. What short memories they have. How many years have we been following the plights of John Daley. Let’s turn the clock back on the game and remember the days of Walter Hagen. He was not known for his sainthood – only his golf. Heck, we have even had our first drug related suspension. For those that say Tiger’s lily white persona has been tarnished forever, how bad was Michael Jordan’s career hurt? How about Coby’s? Magic Johnson? How about half the NFL, NBA, MLB, Nascar, F1. The reality is he will be measured by how he responds to it, not that he did it. As it should be. No, I would not want to be Tiger right now but anyone with the mental toughness he has displayed over the years is bound to figure this out and react in the right way. I wish him all the luck and look forward to him getting this behind him and we can only hope the morons of the media give him a little room and time.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Tiger Woods is always in the spot light at what ever he does. Some people who have not got much to do, have got alot to say on this matter. Maybe they are hoping to make a name for themselves and become as big as Tiger, hahahahahahato them. There is a certain program on NZ tv morning show where one host is making a field day of this situation, my advise to him is watch out it may happen to you one day.
Good to see Steve is right behind Tiger as I am.
Hope this does not affect his family life, as the children always come first. Hope he works it out and all comes out ok.
So all those making a field out of this get a life.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
I think Tiger Woods’ dad would be mortified with his son’s behavior if he were still alive. Tiger has not only betrayed his wife and family, but also the parents who raised and sacrificed for him.
As far as Erin and the kids are concerned, it will be very difficult for her to remain in the same house, given all the media attention and the increasing pace of new revelations. If she chooses to remain and weather this storm with him, Tiger had better think hard about his moral behavior from now on.
My own personal opinion is that she would be better off packing up and moving back to Sweden with the children. Based on his behavior since this whole business was made public, I doubt he will ever be sexually loyal to one woman. Way too much ego there.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Oh Dear.
Poor old Tom, where did all that hatred come from? That “cast the first stone” story originated when an adulteress was about to be stoned to death.The Person using those words was Our Lord, Jesus Christ,who was prepared to die for the sins of all Mankind.
With Tiger, we are talking about an adulterer ( when I last heard an adulterer and an adulteress both committed the same sin)and you have so much hatred that your use of vocabulary includes words such as “scumbag” and “low Life” and you also want his life destroyed.
Of course Tiger behaved very, very wrongly but you need to do something about your hateful feelings.
Which brings me to Ken.your article was interesting and having a role model to look up to and ask “What would he have done?” is very commendable. Unfortunately, you have chosen a human being for that role model and no human being is perfect. Instead, you should be asking yourself “What would Chist Jesus have done”
Tiger, his wife and his family all need support to get through this dreadful situation and I think that they will be more successful having fail in Christ than listening to mere human beings, even the so called experts in marriage consultancy. Even marriage consultants have affairs and get divorced, don’t they?
December 8th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Tiger was arrogant to his fans, ie; unapproachable, not signing autographs and he was a poor sport on the course ie; swearing and throwing clubs (sometimes into galleries of people). If he had been good to his fans who made his endorsements possible and a better role model as the number one golfer in the world, I might have some empathy for him.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Tiger woods could win a 100 tournaments, & 30 majors, & it won’t mean much as far as his legacy is concerned.Instead,he will bring to mind labels like no character; lacked integrity; dishonest,etc. In other words he’ll be better known as a “dirt bag”- one who violated not only public trust but the trust of his wife,children,family,& friends. Seems there is something written about “…gain the world but lose your soul”!? Nine women!! What a cheat & a fake! What does “privacy” have to do with it!?
December 8th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Sure I feel sorry for Elan and the children but for somebody to go hunting like Tiger has then things cant have been sooo sweet in their private life … Maybe like in a lot of relationships there is a lack of friendship and communication to which other actions prevail.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Following on from Ted,Tiger not being a good sport is due to the fact he is extremely competitive whilst playing,and cannot allow himself to relax,so he appears to be arrogant.
However, outside that he seems OK.
I wondered if they have fixed his car yet.
Bonne chance.
DarnallDavid.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:26 am
its an unfortunate situation that he finds himself in.. – how could he possibly think someone with his popularity and notoriety could ever keep this one quiet.. with the amount of women he,s had on the go, it was only a matter of time before one of them becomes a little desperate and wanted to cash in on him.
he,s a very private individual, so one can only imagine the torture he is going through right now by having his dirty laundry aired in public. i think it will affect his game for quite a while to come, and i hope he quickly gets into his tiger concentration zone – at least it gives the other guys a chance while he,s not at his best.
i honestly think that guys are never happy with what they have got – even if you are with a gorgeous woman like elin, its never stops other chicks turning your head, and having a bite of the forbidden fruit.
we all do it, all have done it – tiger is no different, although i would say he was very naive and stupid for ever thinking he could keep his fillandering quiet with the kind of publicity tiger gets.
its going to be a tiger circus of a different kind when i watch the golf now, but for the wrong reasons – i would advise a good bet on tiger not winning a major next year (should be good odds as i think he will be very unsettled on the course for a long time )just remember folks, he,s only human and not the robot people see him as – we can forgive him, but can his hot, sexy norwegian wife ?? i actualy think its quite funny – as he was portrayed as mr wonderful, the perfect role model on and off the course, and ultimate golfer – so all the hard work he and his team have put into building this image, was all
December 9th, 2009 at 1:35 am
Tiger made the choices without anyone forcing him to do them. He had to know that what he was doing was not right, considering he is a married man who made promises to his wife.
The consequences he now has to live with are just that, consequences of the decisions he made. He has no one to blame but himself.
What happens from here is up to him. He has choices to make. They are his to make and live with.
John
December 9th, 2009 at 1:52 am
We are all men, so we know what’s our ultimate desires… just that some refrain to do it but some “just do it”…(guess it is Nike’s fault)
It’s a private affairs, leave Tiger and his family alone… he is still going to be world no. 1 in the next few years, at least.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:52 am
Tall poppies are inevitably in danger of being cut down There are always plenty of knockers out there.While I don’t condone Tigers sexual transgressions I have to question the morals of the slappers who claim to have seduced him.Why has no one in the media publshed the track record of each of these women. Bet your last dollar that Tiger was not the first and only one nor the last.
December 9th, 2009 at 2:01 am
James Stewart was, still is, one of my favourite film actors. Now, could someone tell me please, why was I so shocked to read, after his death, of his many flings which, at the time, must have had some impact on his family. Do I stop watching his films? Have I imposed a ban in my house on Frank Sinatra songs? Have I stopped laughing at Bob Hope’s movies? The list goes on and on……….
December 9th, 2009 at 2:24 am
Tiger woods is a nice player. He is a nice person.
December 9th, 2009 at 3:12 am
The media is like sharks in a feeding frenzy and having found a victim they are tearing him to shreads. But,though the vitrolic pen of a journalist with nothing better to write may destroy the man, the sport will live on. Greg Norman summed it up “The game is bigger than any one person.”
December 9th, 2009 at 3:25 am
Hi Nick..
“Tiger Tiger what have you done”?
I do not condone what Tiger has done or been up to and I do feel very sorry for all his family at this very difficult time “But, I am in agreement with you Nick, we are all sinners in some way and most do have skeletons in the closet and I am a believer of that old saying”
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone”. The media are the biggest stirrers and only the Woods family know what is truth and fact and we the public are fed assumptions, inuendo’s and half truths.
There are always, two sides to every story and the sides are Mr and Mrs Woods only, no one knows the reasons or whyfors for any of Tigers transgressions be it right or wrong except the Woods.
Tiger has done much to the game of golf, he has bought the game out of the archives into the modern age where every second child wants to be a golfer and every golfer wants to be a Tiger Woods. I believe this will always be so, he is good for the game and thats where the focus of the public should be.
A star has stumbled and fallen and a man, shall arise stronger in the lesson learned and perhaps wiser after the fall as it should be for everyone.It is not our place to judge.
I hope his sponsors don’t judge either and stand by him.
Tiger and Golf go hand in hand.
Mrs Lee
December 9th, 2009 at 3:55 am
i guess most people have nothing better to do with their time /lay off the man/he will bounce back/a lot bigger tragedies are happening in our world than tiger woods indiscretions /hang in there son /your still the man/
December 9th, 2009 at 3:59 am
Of course it’s not fair that the media won’t leave this alone and just let Tiger and his family work through their problems. But in a fair world nobody would make $1 billion dollars chasiong a small white ball across a pasture and putting it in a hole.
The media and all tha attention and endorsements made Tiger very rich and famous so now he can’t expect that those same people will just let him be. He burned his own ass and now he has to sit on it!
December 9th, 2009 at 4:21 am
Shame on you, Nick for supporting the tabloids with the title of this blog, “Tiger Woods Affair(s)”.
Tiger apologized for his transgressions and most people associate these transgressions with the alleged affairs. As mentioned earlier, did anyone really see Tiger commit these affairs? Other than these women coming out of the woodwork saying they had an affair with Tiger, where’s the proof as some postings state? Have we as a society sunk so low as to believe tabloids displayed at checkout stands and almost automatically correlate affairs with transgressions because that’s what some these tabloids portray?
I didn’t read all the postings, however has anyone ever considered may be the transgressions was mixing prescription medication with alcohol and then driving or not “coming clean” when all this happened? Tiger is considered one of the most physically fit golfers and to mix drugs and alcohol is not good for the body or mind. By his own account and just like the name on his boat, he’s a very private man.
My prayers go to Tiger, Elin, their two children, and their families.
December 9th, 2009 at 4:30 am
In life what goes around comes around. We reap what we sow. No one can torture Tiger right now any more then he is to himself. Private or not it does effect the golf world and ones perception of it. The scandal is putting golf right up there with the NBA, Boxing, Football, and all the other professional sports where scandal is the norm. However, Tigers’ is putting his in the Hollywood category.
December 9th, 2009 at 4:34 am
Leave him alone.He has not raped anyone.sex has been done with womans
consent.But in future he should be loyal to his family.
December 9th, 2009 at 5:16 am
First of all I love Tiger there is no doubt he screwed up, we will forgive in time but never forget it to bad his legacy might be about his cheating and less about his golfing prowess the media just keeps hammering him I would hope that they start to leave him and his wife alone to work through this plus the pressure of all this on Tiger can not be good for his health my fear is too much pressure can cause emotional instability in him, he should have come out with a public appology to his wife and family and fans not just posting on his website is not enough.I have a son close to his age and if my son was in his situation my advise would be come clean and if there is some kind of problem with a sex addiction get help and I think people would respect him more for doing just that. On the lighter side John Daly was giving Tiger personal advise on his situation you really know you are in big trouble when John Daly is giving you advice
December 9th, 2009 at 5:31 am
If Tiger were simply a golfer, I would say that he deserves a right to privacy, but when he accepted millions of dollars in endorsements, he in essence told the public to buy this product based on my reputation. Well, now his reputation is shot and he’s going to have to live with consequences of his actions. Unfortunately his family will have to also. Who knows? Maybe something good will come of all this. Perhaps a humbled Tiger will become an even greater golfer but more importantly a better man.
December 9th, 2009 at 5:58 am
What was that tune the late Sammy Davis used to sing for the TV show “Baretta?” Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time! When you’re a public figure as Tiger is, and you act like you’re in constant “heat” and it all comes out, you have to expect criticism. His behavior flies in the face of what most people believe in. It’s my understanding the number of women he’s played with (not golf) is up to 11. At what point did Tiger NOT figure out these women saw him as a walking bonus check?? He’s allegedly already paid two women to keep quiet and not blow the whistle on him. Let’s see…he’s worth about 1.3 Billion…most photographed athlete in North America…hmmm, and women are throwing themselves at him….who could have seen that coming?
December 9th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Eldrick Woods is a SKUNK! Elin, his wife, just needs to move on…with all she can get and deserves.
December 9th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Too many people are trying to excuse Tiger by saying, “He made a mistake.” A mistake is using a driver on a tight par 4. In this situation, he has gone way past “mistake” to immoral conduct that reflects a deep character flaw that has been hidden by his corporate handlers.
If Elin decides to stay, she should make it on 3 conditions: 1)Get a new caddie who won’t cover for his infidelity, 2)Get a new agent who won’t facilitate his unfaithfulness, 3)Get a baby sitter for Tiger to watch what he is doing when away from home. If he wants to act like a sex-starved teenager then he needs to be treated like one.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:10 am
What is going to happen the forst time Tiger is paired with Mickelson at an event. “Boo-birds” + alcohol = problems for Woods? Where were his friends and advisors during this?
December 9th, 2009 at 7:16 am
First off, I am not a Tiger fan. Don’t get me wrong, I respect his game, but I don’t like his attitude, and the way the rest of the golf world bends over for every whim. For example, whenever Tiger is in a tournament, it’s the Tiger show. They have to show every shot Tiger makes (good or bad) and ignore the rest of the field. There are other golfers out there hitting a shot and making a living, show them periodically! Another example is this past Masters. I forget the hole, but both he and Phil are paired together and each has hit their approach shots. The crowd is going crazy with cheers as they walk up to the green. Phil (almost embarassedly) acknowledges the crowd as he is walking up. Tiger, nothing. Looked straight ahead, didn’t acknowledge anyone. Here is a guy that makes his money off other people and he ignores them. What a SOB. Plus, how many people out there realize that he is the most fined player for his language on the course. Tiger drops more “eff” bombs out there then anyone else. Maybe they should be like soccer, give a yellow card. After a few yellow cards, you get a red card and are suspended from playing the game.
As far as the fooling around. Once you’re married, you don’t do it! He has a beautiful wife and wonderful family. If he couldn’t get enough at home, hire a prostitute. In the long run, it’s cheaper. Most prostitutes won’t talk, due to their profession and going to jail. And if they do, look at the source and it goes away pretty fast where an affair sticks around.
Tiger has game. I admire his golf skills. But, as person, I am disappointed. I don’t normally partake of goods and or services pitched by certain people, and with Tiger even more so. But after this, I really don’t plan to now. If I see a Nike shirt I like, ain’t gonna buy it now! Might even cut up my Am Ex Card. But I had it long before Tiger came into the limelight. Good luck, Tiger. Looks like you need it.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:20 am
I do like the advantagesa of a quiet simple life with a reasonable amount of privacy.
In regard to the CEO of GOOGLE and his current view on American privacy I would have expexted a little more substance from him.
Personally there are severel exampales I can think of
That I would want,need and expect privacy.
One being, for example if my child is currently depressed due to a loss
In family I would expect the “act” of therepy to be a private matter with the idea
That “I shouldn’t be doing it” absurd. The second hits The CEO at the core of one og GOOGLE’s
adancment in the online storage of personal medical data. Please remember the CEO’ response
To privacy was a very general one so I can think of one other exaample of an act
I would might want private. It would be a collection of medical test I have scheduled.
I guess in the CEO’s view I should not have any of that done if I didn’t want everyone to know.
That is strange because the Fed. Has the exact opposite view.
So yeah, in response to Tiger I would expect privacy for the other side of his family.
-RB
December 9th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Hmmm
“….Let that one who has not sined cast the first stone…..”
Steve
December 9th, 2009 at 7:54 am
I feel very sorry for the entire family at this time. They all have a lot to work through. It would appear that Tiger was unfaithful to Elin and the kids, but who knows, except for Tiger, if all those “ladies” were part of his extracurricular activities. From the publicity they are creating, they are all literally crawling out from under rocks all over the world. I hope that Tiger & Elin can get through all this and end up with a stronger relationship. They deserve the privacy to work it out and not be hounded by the dirt rags and “reporters”. If he was fooling around to the extent they say, something was sadly missing in his life, but I do agree that there aren’t too many wives out there that would not know something was going on. I don’t think the sport of golf will suffer, Tiger is too good at his chosen career for that, but it will take a lot of courage to face the world down, I think Tiger has it in him to do just that. Leave him & his family alone – next time it could be you and yours suffering. Good Luck, Woods family, hope you work it out!
December 9th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Tiger is a celebrity and has a duty to his followers in setting examples both on and off the course, and he should not be surprised that his actions are not scrutinized by the press and public, just like the British Royal family they and he and in fact anyone in the main stream spot light needs to be whiter than white and not be upset when actions are analyzed in detail good or bad.
Having said this it reminds me of two proverbs “believe nothing what you hear, and only half what you see”, and “the best of men are but men at best”, now I do not defend the man as I firmly believe in the sanctuary of marriage but one final proverb keeps reverberating “there are two sides to every question”, and its clear that we as a population do not know and understand the intricacies of the Woods household?
My main point is, the man is an icon to many, bordering on the spiritual, and as such should in all his actions show supreme example, after all it is his adoring public irrespective of his god given talent that keeps him where he is (in terms of his dollar millions, as I am sure his sponsors would not pay him a cent if he was an abomination to the public).
He has in fact let him self down, his family and his fans, with his actions, there are many ways to solve marital issues without resorting to the very basic animal instinct of another warm heart (sic), I for one, also like a previous writer, thought this guy a model of concentration and intellect and on the golf course truly single minded, and I also agree (although I have never seen him live) appears to show little concern or respect for his fans, the good side to this, may humble the man a little and encourage him to accept his position with good grace and could if he learns from it. make him a better man.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:21 am
lets see…his father had him putting at what 2, then from there its history. I cannot imagine the pressure this young man had on him all his life, from his parents, coaches, teachers, and most of all from all of us. Do we know what his childhood was like? Did he really have one? Fame and fortune usualy comes with a price. We need to ask ourselves, could we have handled this same pressure? Most people would crack. Maybe he did! Would we be reacting differently if he would have chosen booze or drugs as his outlet? We put him up on that pedistal, decided he was a roll model for our kids, made him our hero, and assumed he was flawless. We have to stop and think, maybe it is our EGO that is hurt. We as a society should be ashamed of ourselves for doing this to people…but then again WE ARE ONLY HUMAN!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 8:23 am
I am really getting tired of all the hoopla about this situation. I don’t condone what Tiger did and am dissapointed about it. I feel sorry for his wife and children. Really and truly enough is enough. Everyone has heard about this over and over. There wasn’t this much coverage when our past President was found out with his transgressions. Let’s face it we are all sinners and no sin is really worse than another. It just seems that people thrive on others faults to make them feel better about their own.
December 9th, 2009 at 8:39 am
I was the biggest Tiger Woods fan ever since his amateur days. I have not missed one of his tournament and major wins. I was always looking with forward with excitement to watching Tiger in a tournament.
Now, as far as I’m concerned, he can hang his clubs up and retire.
He has basically spit in his sponsors face, his foundation’s kid’s face, and his wife and kid’s faces.
Ed Grove
December 9th, 2009 at 8:41 am
We are all assuming he broke a vow with his wife and that is what is causing the righteous indignation. What if he had an agreement with his wife that he has an “appetite” for variation in his sex life and she was OK with it?
Probably a far fetched hypothesis, but it could be plausible. If that is the case…. Is he still someone to be reviled?
In all likelihood, that is not the case, so we have Tiger challenging Wilt Chamberlain’s record, but Wilt wasn’t married. The sheer number of “transgressions” indicate more than a “mistake”. He either has a severe psychological condition or a wife who does.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Tiger is an idiot…a real shankopotamus.
The level of deception and outright ignorance of the consequences of his actions are really quite hard to fathom.
He WILL lose many of his sponsors. He should be suspended from The Tour, but that’ll never happen.
I was, until a week ago, a HUGE Tiger Woods fan. Now, I will wish that he misses the cut in every single tournament.
He has single-handedly scarred a game that has always been a “sport of gentlemen”.
He’s a jerk of biblical proportions.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:30 am
When you are as rich and famous as Tiger, the temptations of easy sex are everywhere whether you are looking or not. At the same time, when you are so rich and famous, one begins to think they are exalted and to quote John Edwards “you can do no wrong.” So Tiger is just one more rich and famous guy who started thinking with the one track brain. This case is worse as he was thought of as being a super human. There is so much money involved for Elin, she will proabably stay with Tiger. The ultimate insult to Elin was his choice of partners. It is impossible to beleive that he will be able to return to his former level of extroadinary golf concentration for some time.
In conclusion, Tiger is an idiot and all of his sponsors should drop him as he is only a symbol of arrogance.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:50 am
All I have to say is that Tiger Woods is a grown man who can do what he chooses to do. As is the case for all of us, there are consequences that come with the decisions we make. He created this situation and now he is being held accountable to deal with it. People can hate him, criticize him, whatever they like. I choose simply to allow Tiger to be Tiger and to deal with the situation he’s in. Who am I to judge him, or anyone else for that matter. The fact is that noone truly ‘knows’ what is going on except Tiger so rather than guess… or buy into all the craziness… I’m choosing to allow Tiger to deal with the situation he has created. Everyone else can do as they please.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
The thing that bothers me is, if Tiger didn’t come clean and lied and covered up his failings, will he come clean and declare that his ball moved as he was addressing it? Just a thought.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Leave Tiger alone. He has enough problems at home. Lets treat him
as we would like to be treated. Hurry and get back to the golf
course Tiger. Golf is a very lonely affair day in day out. I’m
an old man Tiger. I,ve seen and heard most everything in my 82
years. Tiger only hurt himself. Lets hope his future is full
of forgiveness and care for his fellowman. Hurry to the golf course,
Tiger. How you have mastered the world’s longest and toughest
golf courses better than any other is a mystery to all. Bill H.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Tiger Woods made a choice and now has to face the consequences of his actions. I don’t think that golf will suffer from any of this. The sport has nothing to do with his choices. Many of you sit in judgement of Tiger and I wonder at the lack of empathy and frogiveness in many of you who choose to condemn him. Not any of us will really understand what caused Tiger to do what he did. He is still a great golfer but he is also a man with feet of clay.
I don’t condone what he choose to do but neither do I condemn him.
I would like to close by stating that those of you who call him names and condemn him should be ashamed for your lack of compassion and I suggest that you look at your own lives and wonder why you have so much hatred built up in you. It’s so easy to kick someone when they are down.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
That unfortunatly is part of being famous, I think this media frenzy and circus who are all money driven do not make it any easier for the Woods family to talk it through. and all of you jumping on the band wagon with your critisisms,should pull your head in I don’t know to many men that I have met in my life who hav’nt done or thought about straying,especally when hit on by beautiful women..
December 9th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I do not know any living saints. His family needs the space. He needs space. The news media is having their frenzy and are selling all the hype and dirt they can. No change there.
All we really know is what he has said. All else is speculation. Gossip is not good for anyone at anytime; It doesn’t even make good news.
For Tiger worshipers it must be difficult to learn that he is human. All golfers are human. Even those of us who are hackers. It may not be good to know too much about your heroes. He is a young man. Men make mistakes. It is his mistake and it is his mistake to correct or overcome.
We do not have to condone his actions but we can all wish him and his family the best. I personally hope he can keep his family and have a great marriage and great family life. It would be much easier for his family if they were given the space, space we would all want under the same situation, to determine what was best for them.
As far as sponsors and making millions, that is beside the point. When push comes to shove it is about family, taking responsibility for ones own actions and living life the best you can. Anyone can make money. If you think sponsors and winning millions makes that much of a difference in being content in life, grab you a couple million, curl up with it tonight and see how warm it keeps you. Have a nice long conversation with it, and listen for the answer. Yeah, it can buy people but the one you want may not be for sale.
So for the do gooders in the media, get on with the news. Tigers affairs are old news. Surely there is another person you can tear down tomorrow.
Ya’ll have a Merry Christmas.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
ENOUGH SAID ALREADY. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW THIS WHOLE THING PANS OUT. INTERESTING READING UP TO THIS POINT THOUGH! IS HE THE FIRST OR THE ONLY PERSON TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS? OR IS IT THE MAGNITUDE OF OUR OWN PERCEPTIONS/MISPERCEWPTIONS ABOUT THE MAN. I FOR ONE AM SCARED TO LOOK INTO THAT MIRROR! OR TO AWAKEN FROM THIS DREAM ONLY TO REALIZE…. SAME BAT TIME, SAME BAT CHANNEL….WAITING FOR THE NEXT EPISODE
December 9th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Let he who is not guilty cast the first stone!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Who cares !!! He is such a big baby that if it doesnt goes his way he is going to cry. This time he will just have to suck it up like everyone else in the world does everyday . I dont like to watch golf as much when he is playing. If he is winning they have to say how good he if is is losing something is wrong, his leg hurts, or his back and why? There are other players out there besides that baby. Hell I would like to watch John D. or Phil or anyone other that Mr Woods. The ony thing he has done which is no more that some men have done is get caught and is now trying to get out of it. Good luck on that one.
December 9th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
I am probably the biggest fan of Tiger Woods, THE GOLFER. I am not now, nor have I ever been enamored with Tiger Woods, THE MAN (or any other entertainer or athlete for that matter). I admire great golf from any player, and Tiger managed to play the game of golf better than anyone for the last decade or so. That being said, I have never before nor would I ever purchase any product simply because it is/was ‘Tiger Approved’, so his image and endorsements truly meant nothing to me… and STILL doesn’t.
As a result, no matter what direction his personal life goes from here is of no concern to me. (Of course, I DO really feel sorry for his wife and children. They will be suffering long after most people have tuned into the next media-hyped scandal.) However, I do believe that Tiger’s life is also officially ruined and I think there is no way that this situation will not have a negative affect on the kind of great golf that he once played… and that I once enjoyed watching. Honestly, his golf prowess is the only thing I will miss regarding Mr Tiger Woods.
However, for all those who bought into the marketing and image of Tiger Woods, THE MAN, then of all those not directly tied to this mess, you are among the most to be pitied. As everyone comes to grips with the fact that they are not very proficient at judging character, hopefully they will soon appreciate that all the interest and energy being invested is foolishness since it is being given to someone they never reall knew in the first place.
Nor do they need to know.
December 9th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
I just don’t care about his private life, it was just the golf he played initially that caught the golf world by storm.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
I do not think that Tiger’s indiscretions will effect the pro golf tour. I think that it will effect him and his play, because the media has tried to make him bigger, than the game of golf its self. I think that the golf tour will be better off in the long run, because it will now focus on other players. You will have the NBC’s trying to make excuses for his actions and to afford him cover. He has not tarnished the game but has made a fool out of all that sung his praises and supported him. To error with one woman, is questinable, but to have affairs with God knows how many different womem, I think that you then loose all credibility as a family loving man, husban, and father. There is no way to explain his actions. I was never a big fan, but I will acknowledge that he was one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game, with a self gratifing commitment and a lust for different women.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
I agree with Tom. Tiger is a scumbag with ability. I feel sorry for his family, mostly his kids.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
As it says in the bible “let he who is without sin cast the first stone”
I’m not without fault so I’m not going to put Tiger down for his daliances.
It’s just a bit disappointing, when everyone looked up to him to find that he is human, like the rest of us.
December 10th, 2009 at 12:25 am
I have spemt years defending this guy from his detractors, recognising his athletic ability and his charity work. I am so very dissapointed that no more will I pay for anything that involves him, no more pay per view golf where sponsors are paying him huge sums for appearnce, no more produce and I will never support him at a major again, I hope he gets his ass kicked, come on Rory, Lee and Phil is all I can now say.
It isnt the affairs its the holier than you image he has projected.
I truly hope he never gets close to Jack’s record.
December 10th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Yes feel sorry for his family and his SPONSORS. The bottom line is that he stole money from the sponsors. As a sponsor the price pay is linked to the persons talent/ability and public image. I do not believe that Nike and all the other sponsors would have paid millions of $$$$$ if they knew what he was doing when negotiating deals.
Is there a difference between him and the thieves in jail???????????????
December 10th, 2009 at 11:20 am
I feel very sorry for Tiger, Elin, their children and the rest of their families. However, I would say this type of behavior is predictable. You cannot place young athletes on these pedistals and make them think they are above reproach in all things. Tiger was on TV when he was about 3 yrs young being touted as a golf protoge, what can you expect from a kid who is placed on such a pedestal when he is so young? It’s happenening to too many athletes. Sure, he’s an adult and should have better judgement; but, when you are raised and treated as though there are no rules for you, what do you expect? The money alone in sports is really way out of hand. We need to get back to reality as a society. A hundred million dollars a year for a guy who plays golf? Is it me, or is this crazy?
December 10th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Nick< seriously Dude! The fact that "We are all sinners" is no excuse for what Tiger has done! And it is no reason to make light of it! It's a desaster for Elin and their children!
As far as privacy goes! Tiger took all of the money that being such a public icon and celebrity brought him and now after making a series of phenomenally stupid choices he thinks that it's ok to go into hiding and have his privacy! so many people have spent so much money on products based on his image that they probably wouldn't have spent if they had known that he was such a hypocrite making these kinds of choices!
The quote by Mr. Schmidt really has nothing to do with the privacy issue! The deed is done! And now that he's done what he's done he needs to come clean! That's the best road to redemtion! And that is what would be best for his wife and kids! Screw golf! Golf will survive! it's the people in Tigers life that have a "tough row to hoe" so to speak!
How's Tiger's Mom? Has anyone considered how ahe is doing? It can"t be good for her!
It's a shame that all these athletes that become such "role models" and can't take it seriously! They think that they can do whatever they want and it not matter! I'm not sure what they are thinking! Then , when they do something stupid they think that throwing money at it will make everything alright! What a shame!
They need the Gospel Of Jesus Christ in their lives and live it!! It seems that they totally lack any morals and don't care about their parents(Tiger definately is not honoring his parents by his actions)! They don't care about their wives! Just think, Tiger,Kobe,Magic, just to name a few, go sleeping around with all these women and then go home and sleep with their wives! How discusting is that!?! They sleep with women that obviously sleep around and then they put their own wives in danger of std's, aids, and think it's ok! What a joke!!! These guys a discusting and obviouly have no respect for themselves or their families!!
People can change and and can repent! That's the upside if there is one! Hopefully this will be a wakeup call to Tiger and he will repent and seek redemption! Throwing money at everybody itn't the way though!!
Good luck to Elin and the children and to Tigers Mother!! they don't deserve to be in the position that they have been put in and I wish them the very best! May our Hevanly Father and our Savour Jesus Christ watch over them and comfort them!For it is in Christ that we find true comfort and JOY!!
December 11th, 2009 at 11:02 am
He’d should’ve known better…
December 12th, 2009 at 1:34 am
So now we know what has been on Cheetahs mind for the past few months and why his golf has been “up and down” so to speak. I’m waiting for the teary interview where he pleads his case and asks for forgiveness. They all do it. Wonder if that jerk who turns up at all PGA tournaments and yells “get in the hole” will be back stronger than ever with a new significance to his message. What would Arnie or Jack think about Woods’s behavior. Did you ever hear of any scandals when they were in the public eye. Or Hogan, Or Snead. They were/are real models.My money is that Woods wont face up for a long while, if ever.
December 12th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Tiger made his money in a public arena, golfing and being a spokesperson for products. People were willing to allow him to have it all without question and they supported him when his father died, when he was injured, even when he didn’t seem to treat people right.
He became the first athlete to make 1 billion dollars, someone who makes that much money has a responsibility to the people who helped him make it. People bought products, went to tournaments, gave to his foundation, etc. He has let his foundation down, the people who worked so hard for the kids that he said he wanted to help, the companies that sold products with his image and support.
It is a sign of the times that greed has blinded Nike, AT&T, and the other companies that sponsor Tiger. If they agree that he is not what he was portrayed to be then they might lose billions, but they want to continue to make it no matter what their “golden goose” has done, so they continue to back him. He is the best money maker they have ever had and to dump him would hurt the bottom, so the thinking goes. They are telling the world that as long as you can make us money we really don’t care what you do, everybody please get off his back and let things go back to the way they were is their hope.
There is only one way to turn this around completely and that is to turn to the one who sacrificed His life so that we might live. If Tiger gives his life to the Lord Jesus Christ, he can be redeemed and he can have this turned around and then really give hope to all those children and adults who supported him.
We all make mistakes and need to be forgiven, I do forgive him. In this world we will have tribulation as Jesus said, but only by believing in Him can we overcome the world.
December 12th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Taking Jeffs’ commemts a little further I kind of want to think that with so much time allotted to golf and being a prodigy growing up, that one may not have the sufficient type and quantity of life experiences that allow one to develop “normally”, valuewise, behaviorally, relationally, and otherwise.
The curious part is that of all sports, golf maybe be the one most identified with, dependent on and requisite of, personal integrity.
So this affair (no pun intended) makes it even more unbelievable and distasteful.
I could even be persuaded that at the level of excitement and pressure that Tiger operates under on a daily basis-just being Tiger, (particularly while playing) requires that in order to get some thrills out of life “off the course”, he would have to be pretty creative in pushing the envelope.
I doubt that some more “visible” endeavors like base jumping, space tourism, auto racing, or free diving with Great Whites would sit well with sponsors vested interests.
So what’s a lad to do ?? You find something behind closed doors…. I dunno, just a thought….
I mean look at boxers like Sugar Ray Leonard, that “retired” and quarterbacks ? Michael Jordan? they try to come back to get that feeling again KNOWING they’re gonna get damaged.
They can’t live without some kinda fix, those receptors are just too overdeveloped.
Think about that nutty astronaut? she had all the right stuff and her reptilian brain made her go bonkers too.
I’m not defending his actions nor am I a fan, really, just trying to make some sense of it.
One thing to remember though, is that Tiger is where he is due in large part to his unbelievable MENTAL TOUGHNESS and that is what will allow him to blow through this at some point,and keep moving on.
Lucky for us Golf fans we’ll probably get to see 18+ majors in our lifetime.
December 12th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Oh, I forgot to answer the question.
If you think players like Mickleson,VJ, Kenny Perry and others need more media attention and sponsors, then yes it is good for golf.
Are the steroid “outings” good for baseball?
Yes .
It’s all good.
December 15th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
i have no sympathy for woods,he had the world at his feet and had plenty of time to shag around before he got married to this poor girl,now what we will more than likely end up with is another two poor(not financialy)kids growing up in a broken mariage,confused about life. SHAME ON HIM, thers been two much focus on him and not enough on the people who’s life he has ruined.hes lucky his father is not still alive,he’d have given him a good flogging??
December 16th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I think that we should give Tiger & Elin all the privacy that they need. I believe that God is the only one that can fix this mess. I just pray that Tiger reaches out to God for guidance. We must remember that Tiger is just a man, apparently with his own demons, just as we all are. I’m not perfect, but the good news is, neither is anyone else.Remember, to the degree that you forgive, you will be forgiven.
December 22nd, 2009 at 11:27 am
Nick: You ask, “Do you think this (Tiger Woods behaviour) is going to be good for golf or not?” Are you kidding? If you are simply fueling the drama fire, you too can surely contribute to that! There is an old saying, “If you sleep with dogs, you are going to get fleas!” To be more insightful about Mr. Woods’ protracted transgressions, his close friends include the likes of Michael Jordon, Charles Barclay, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and more I could mention. These sports images are well-known for their inappropriate social behaviour! Eldrich Woods’ ‘Role Model’ status is finished! He should quietly withdraw from all his ‘Youth Programmes’ … world wide! His sponsors. big and small, shall deal with him sooner or later! His parents may have needed to do so much sooner? “Too big to fail!” is commonly used to describe ‘Large Corporations’ always trying to leach more public funds from hard-working Americans via dishonest politicians, misguided bureaucrats and bad advertising. Mr. Woods is NOT too big to fail! He has lost 50% of his following, with more to come! He has likely sacrificed most of his self respect … pretty high price to pay? He still has to look at what he shaves in the morning. That must be punishing? His physical feats remain a compromised asset. ‘Sports Figure Of The Decade’ speaks poorly of the judges’ credibility. Behaviour is an undeniable component of such a title. As a golfing father, what are you going to tell your children and youth students?
KF
December 23rd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Well, Michael Schumacher just announced the end of his retirement from F-1.
I was going to ask (rhetorically) what HE might be doing in retirement for thrills, in my previous post on Tigers motivation but thought I was already belaboring my point…..
I rest my case on the effects of over developed receptors….
March 17th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
I have no sympathy for woods,he had the world at his feet and had plenty of time to shag around before he got married to this poor girl,now what we will more than likely end up with is another two poor(not financialy)kids growing up in a broken mariage,confused about life. SHAME ON HIM, thers been two much focus on him and not enough on the people who’s life he has ruined.hes lucky his father is not still alive,he’d have given him a good flogging?
March 31st, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Well i can tell you one thing he will do it again, a leopard never chages its spots, his wife must be just as big a loser as he is for going back with him. By going back she has excepted what he has done, and no i would’nt pay 20 cents to go and see him he might try and crack on to my Daughters lol, a loser always a loser.
March 31st, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Also a liar always a liar.