I'm disappointed. This will go down in the history books. It isn't good for the sport or anyone who idolizes Tiger.
It's no longer a private matter thanks to the tabloid media.
Bummer.
From his website -
"I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone.
Although I am a well-known person and have made my career as a professional athlete, I have been dismayed to realize the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means. For the last week, my family and I have been hounded to expose intimate details of our personal lives. The stories in particular that physical violence played any role in the car accident were utterly false and malicious. Elin has always done more to support our family and shown more grace than anyone could possibly expect.
But no matter how intense curiosity about public figures can be, there is an important and deep principle at stake which is the right to some simple, human measure of privacy. I realize there are some who don't share my view on that. But for me, the virtue of privacy is one that must be protected in matters that are intimate and within one's own family. Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn't have to mean public confessions.
Whatever regrets I have about letting my family down have been shared with and felt by us alone. I have given this a lot of reflection and thought and I believe that there is a point at which I must stick to that principle even though it's difficult.
I will strive to be a better person and the husband and father that my family deserves. For all of those who have supported me over the years, I offer my profound apology."
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1-H "Because of questions of all kinds, reams of additional detail must be made available - but separately, and probably endlessly." Homer Kelly
All of us have two parts to our lives---our image and our true character. His image is destroyed and now we find out he has no character. I had been pulling for him to break all the records, but no more. Really amazing that he is having an affair 3 months before his wife is to give birth to their first child. However, with the current state of morality in our country, I am sure he will walk out to a standing ovation at his next tournament. Somehow we will assign him victim status in all of this and just refer to the women as sluts. I feel sad that he couldn't control himself---this will always hang over his head, no matter what he does in golf, and will be a stain on his family name. I'll bet his father is rolling over in his grave at 10,000 RPM.
It never ceases to amaze me how celebrity whether sport or other seems to breed an air or personality that thinks they are above reproach or untouchable. The higher you get, the further you can fall.
I'm especially sad for the family and for all the young golfers that have admired him.
I do think it underscores how well he has been managed, about the only thing you ever hear about Tiger is that he is a guys guy, someone you would enjoy having a beer with. Obviously he was doing more than that from his statement but nothing has ever been rumored in public. I also find it ironic how much rumor has been thrown around about Mickelson yet its Tiger that has found his way into the headlines.
"Transgression" is a one night Stand. Having a Girlfriend for three years while married and having children means not having a "Moral Compass" or not wanting one.
You lose your right to privacy when it's nothing more than a disingenuous veil to protect a phony "idyllic life and Personal Image" to help promote products for the single purpose of making millions of dollars.
"Transgression" is a one night Stand. Having a Girlfriend for three years while married and having children means not having a "Moral Compass" or not wanting one.
You lose your right to privacy when it's nothing more than a disingenuous veil to protect a phony "idyllic life and Personal Image" to help promote products for the single purpose of making millions of dollars.
good point, 31 months, multiple long term relationships.
I know a pro ball player, he said he has a girlfriend in every major national league city...dont know much about his wife.
This thread will likely bring up a debate about infidelity so I'll take a pre-emptive strike on the subject.
Some will argue that what happens between consenting adults is a private matter and shouldn't be anyone's concern. Others may argue that Tiger's talents, status, and money overshadows his indiscretions and it just proves he's human after all. Forgive him and move on. Along these lines someone will undoubtably say, who are we to morally judge the private lives of others? Remove the plank from your own eye before you remove the speck from your brothers eye.
My issue is that Tiger is a huge public figure with millions of fans. He has done more for golf in the last 10 years than any other single person. Until now his "image" has been squeaky clean so his charm, personality, humor, wins and mental toughness in competition have vaulted him to hero status.
The problem is he is married, has children and broke his marriage promises. Message sent to millions of fans and young aspiring athletes - Its OK to indulge in extra-marital affairs, just don't get caught.
But at the end of the day - Infidelity tears families apart, and that's why I care.
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1-H "Because of questions of all kinds, reams of additional detail must be made available - but separately, and probably endlessly." Homer Kelly
It is fun to see greatness and talent beyond what anyone has yet to see. For some it is even more fun to see that greatness fall . . . that says something about society as well. I don't feel bad for Tiger but I do feel bad for his children.
The bottom line is he was/is really good at a GAME . . . period. Our society's values were more instrumental in making him rich than his talent. I understand that economics are about allocation of scarce resources . . . but economics is also about what the market values . . . and the market's values were in line with Eldrick Tiger Woods Inc.
Some have said that people are interested in this story because Tiger had a "THE PERFECT LIFE" . . . RICH . . . HOT WIFE . . . TALENT . . . BEST EVER AT A GAME . . . FAMOUS . . . GOOD LOOKING. And they don't understand how his life could be lacking that he would "step out" on his old lady. There's probably some of that . . . but to me this is just plain not caring. He wants this to be private but he wants to be on my TV 24/7 pimping Nike, cars, razors etc. . . . sorry . . . the media does what they do and he KNOWS what they do . . . but Tiger did this to his family NOT the media. Team Tiger has used the media to their advantage and now the shoe is on the other foot. He will suceed at keeping this a private matter about as well as he he did in keeping his affairs private . . . not so good.
His dad said he would have "more impact than Ghandi." Tall order to fill . . . even taller now.
A human being with all the flaws that come with it. This is between his wife and he. He has never claimed to be for family values or carried his religion on his sleeve like a politician. If we knew everything about a lot of our heroes, golf or otherwise, they may not be heroes anymore. Those who have known caddies or been around the tour in any capacity can attest to similar transgressions by other players in the past, ever since the tour started, I have heard similar rumors about others for years. What is amazing is that he could play so well with a wife and girlfriend. My wife lets me out to play golf once a week if I am lucky. Anyways, I am a lot more dissapointed that he changed his swing after 2000 to the current action.
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