All American Family Man? Hardly!
Everyone is talking about Tiger Woods these days – even the nice man who drove me to the airport the other afternoon. He and I had an in-depth conversation about how an icon like Woods, described in the past as an All-American family man and the greatest golfer the world has ever seen, could have fallen so far so fast.
My opinion? That Woods had to be profoundly arrogant to think he could act so badly and expect silent loyalty from those involved. Woods, I concluded, must lack the character and the integrity that we were all led to believe he possessed. How could we all be so fooled?
My conversation partner seemed to think the story was really a private matter between a husband and wife and it was the media churning up controversy. Besides, he said, “Isn’t integrity and character the same thing – what’s the difference?”
To me a person’s integrity is displayed in how they interact with and treat other people. Character goes to the core of who they are.
Beautiful Family Not Enough For Tiger
I thought about his question and my answer a day later as I floated up in a rented boat to the back of the lakefront estate owned by Tiger Woods in Windermere, Florida. I’d travelled to the ultra-exclusive golf community of Isleworth to see first-hand where and how Woods lived. I wanted to try to understand why a man of such supposed respectability and mystical talent would put in jeopardy … well, everything in his life. Since the front entrance to the gated community was off limits the boat was the only way to catch a glimpse of Tiger’s lifestyle.
No telling what I thought I’d learn bobbing off shore looking at Woods’ primary residence. The 8 bedroom, 9 bathroom mansion gave me no clue to Tiger’s integrity or character. What I saw were only the trappings of his life – a swimming pool, private boat dock, a vast expanse of manicured grounds and mammoth windows overlooking the serene lake.
My conclusion: The house, like the man, looks perfect on the outside but inside there is turmoil and trouble.
To us regular folk it seems odd that such mayhem could erupt in a situation where there is an abundance of wealth, health and adoration for a lifetime of practicing to be perfect. But striving for that perfection, demanded not only by Tiger himself but also by his father, Earl, obviously came at a price.
Dad's Pride
As I looked out on the bucolic backyard where Elin Woods likely took their children out to play my mind flooded with questions. I wondered if this awful episode might have been averted if the elder Woods hadn’t died in 2006. Could Earl have managed the P.R. effort in a more effective way? What did the pressure on young Tiger have to do with his later-in-life explosion of bad behavior? Was it simply a case of a guy finally going after what he hadn’t been allowed as a younger man? Had Tiger really been with other women right after his wedding and during Elin’s pregnancies?
Most important: Why had Tiger gotten married in the first place? If he was a single man we likely wouldn’t be talking much about this.
As I looked out at his seemingly ideal home I recalled a video clip of Tiger talking about wanting more children. “After you’ve had them you really want to have more of them,” he once told a reporter from Entertainment Tonight as he smiled broadly.
Really? And did he ever get a flash of his children’s faces, or even his wife’s, as he carried on with all those other
Humiliated Wife
women? His serial cheating spree seems proof positive that Tiger Woods lacks both integrity and good character.
Think of all the lives changed by the selfishness of his acts. His mother, Kultida, must be mortified by his alley cat ways. His children’s lives are certainly affected and while Woods recently declared he was indefinitely giving up his beloved golf so he could “work on being a better husband, a father and person” it seems as though Elin’s character prohibits her from continuing to live to lie.
The gentleman who drove me to the airport also asked me why “we seem to take such joy in the demise of others.” I think it’s more like fascination we feel, like the kind experienced when driving by a road side accident. We crane our necks, riveted by what we might see but taking no joy in the destruction.
Humiliated Mom
Eldrick “Tiger” Woods created his own accident at the side of the road and there could be more sordid revelations. Fresh humiliation (and loss of endorsements) could be just around the bend.
I don’t really care that he can play golf. In the game of life, where integrity and character is the measure of the person’s true worth, Tiger Woods is a loser.
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ABQ Journal Reader Bette writes:
" Your driver was wrong about why we are interested in the Tiger Woods debacle. I find it a learning experience, and always have, to study the bad behavior of others. Since a very young child I listened and learned, from stories and from real life episodes, how NOT to behave. Now at the age of 70 I can say that I haven't made any serious mistakes in my life that reflect poorly on my character or integrity."
ABQ Journal Reader Anita M. writes:
"Thank you for the GREAT article on Tiger Woods. I don't care about golf but I DO care about character and integrity. Not only are you beautiful but SOOOO intellignet. I'M 73 years old and DO NOT need this garbage!! Thank you, again."
ABQ Journal Reader John C. writes:
"Ms. Dimond;
In your column on Tiger Woods, you wrote, "I wanted to try to understand why a man of such supposed respectability and mystical talent would put himself in jeopardy, well, everything in his life." This is not English. The words are English but they do not form a comprehensible sentence.
Possible alternatives include "…why a man would put in jeopardy, well, everything in his life," or "why a man would put himself in jeopardy of losing, well, everything in his life."
Your ideas are interesting and your columns hold my attention, but they would be greatly improved by judicious and attentive editing."
You are correct. The word "himself" should have been edited out. It should have read:
"I wanted to try to understand why a man of such supposed respectability would put in jeopardy, well … everything in his life."
I'm sure you understand, Mr. C, that sometimes there is human error. I'm truly sorry that the extraneous word it took away from the core message I was trying to convey.
Facebook Friend and former Access Hollywood Host Pat O'Brien writes:
"Take it from me…they love scandal but they love the comeback much more…its not how you fall, its how you get up. "
CNN viewer of "Reliable Sources" Nelson M. writes:
"Hello Diane, I saw the segment you did on the CNN show on the subject of Tiger Woods. I don't condon or speak in his defense for what he did and I'm not the religious type. My point for writing this is the Morality and Decency on the part of men and women and the sanctity of marriage as an institution. Sexually minded; Tiger is weak, lacks restraint, and in the vernacular of this century, he is a "Dog". My point being however is, whatever happened to "It Takes Two To Tango". I see no coverage as to women who have sex with men knowing that in this case, Tiger, was married. How could these women not have respect for someones marriage. All these women only had to say "No" to his solicitations, if that was the case, or think to themselves " Let me not cause him to commit adultery." Yet for some Gold Digging and/or 15 minutes of Fame, they took advantage of his sexual weakness not caring that he was married. These women by far are not innocent or "woe is me". Where's the story on the treachery of these women to knowingly have relationships with a married man, Diane? Why are women, not also the bad ones in this saga as well? Diane, I am happily married, but when I see what happens to people around the world about stories of adultery and infidelity, sometimes I tell my wife that what a women has between her legs is the most powerful force, weapon, and tool on this planet if not the known universe. Mix this force with tears and a weak minded man will give in every time and women know that. Wars have started over women, that's how powerful women are. Diane, If Tiger wanted to be a Golf Pimp then he shouldn't have married in the first place. But these women are just as guilty as he is."
Nelson:
I couldn't agree with you more. And, in the column I asked the same question – why the heck did Tiger Woods get married in the first place?
CNN "Reliable Sources" viewer Carol C. writes:
"I loved you on CNN this morning and totally agree with you that Tiger is a failure in the important VALUES of life. WE need more voices like yours.
Thanks for stating the obvious.
Best wishes,
Carol C.
FaceBook Friend Laya L. writes:
"I think people want to know what the ending of this story will be. It's like a mystery……"
ABQ Journal Reader Don D. writes:
"Liked your editorial on Woods. What really stuns me is that Nike is standing by him. This isn't some one time slip up say after some really ugly argument with his wife, not that that would be a valid excuse, this guy was apparently cheating with multiple women for years.
I think if Elin gives him another chance, she is a fool. I don't think any amount of counseling can correct that, minimize it perhaps but I think he'll always have a roving eye as he has morals that would embarrass an alley cat. Elin ought to get herself checked for STDs. Drop kick him to the curb"
Facebook Friend (and CNN "Reliable Sources" watcher, Linda G. writes:
" Yes, Tiger may be a winner at the game of golf, but a loser at the game of marriage and kids…Men or women should never marry if they are not built for it, very unfair to bring a person into a marriage if you are not fully happy with your partner, divorce then…Don't be deceitful and bring germs home to your wife or husband…Completely disgusting, why would any female want to stay in a marriage and take the risk of catching something that may last a lifetime?"
Reader Karen K. writes:
"Thank you for your "take" on Tiger Woods and his serial womanizing. It's time there was some outrage over the behavior of our "celebrities" and it's time to stop worshipping the ground they walk on just because they do something well–like golf or basketball or baseball.
That doesn't make them good people. And we have to stop idolizing the people who entertain us. You're right–we have no way of knowing what kind of people they really are until something like the Tiger Woods tsunami bursts into the open. They all have minders
who make sure the public knows only the good things–until someone like Tiger goes off the
reservation, and the truth seeps out.
Thank you for your very incisive reporting for so many years."
Karen K
Houston, TX
"and it's time to stop worshiping the ground they walk on just because they do something well–like golf or basketball or baseball."
Or if he can sing and dance or sell records…
I could overlook Tiger's errors since, though, yes…it was adultery…, both parties are guilty in the eyes of the Maker…but for another person described above, on who articles have been written about on this site…naaaw…..we need to stop putting flawed mortals on pedestals!!!!
Dear Diane –
Tiger is a serial sex indulger regardless of the reason(s) – be it a delayed adolescent acting out since his father's death in 2006 or just the age-old 'entitled celebrity 'syndrome – but this Tiger certainly won't be changing his stripes on any long-term basis. Elin should divorce him as quickly and as cleanly as possible so she and their children can get on with their lives with the least amount of media glare on the kids she can arrange.
Why are we always so shocked when star athletes, politicians, entertainment icons are caught leading double lives? We elevate them to Idol status, they buy into it and from there operate in their own narcissistic reality. The list goes on and on – from Wilt Chamberlain ( how many sexual conquests did he brag about?) to O.J. Simpson to countless politicos to Michael Jackson. It is tragic, but it is nothing new.
But please do keep us accurately informed with your insightful reporting and queries – if we're lucky some celebs will read, listen , and maybe even give themselves a 'reality check'.
Jane Shayne,
Hollywood, CA
I personally find Tiger news boring, he will get what is coming to him in the form of an expensive divorce.
I wish to give my annual Christmas oration at this time. In November of 1974 I took a job with the railroad and was asked to move to Houston, TX. The holidays were right around the corner and here I was a young single man from a small town in the big city and did not know anyone. It was looking like a difficult holiday season for me. I happened to be downtown just getting familiar with the city when an elderly man asked me to help him open his bottle of cheap wine and for a few dollars to get a bite to eat, that was my initial contact with homeless or down on their luck people and I also knew I would never feel sorry for myself again. I ask for all your readers to seek the peace and good will in their own hearts this coming year and to reach out and help someone less fortunate. May all of you have a very safe and happy holiday season.
Dear Jeff :
A little off-topic but SO appropriate I had to post it. What a great reminder for this time of year. I had a similar Christmas time story which involved my move to Washington, DC – alone – in late December 1975. I had to check in to the YWCA as it was all I could afford and it was two blocks from my new job at National Public Radio. The lobby was full of old (I mean old) ladies sitting around a piano playing Christmas carols. One woman sat off by her self in this dingy wide lobby and was sobbing into a handkerchief. At that moment I realized how lucky I was. And I was also determined to make my life one of fulfillment and happiness. Thanks for sharing, Jeff. Merry Christmas to everyone and a blessed New Year! ~ DD
Creators Syndicate reader Patrick R. writes:
"We've heard enough already about the physical side of the matter. Say something about the MENTAL part of the matter. What did the other women do for Woods MENTALLY that his wife didn't??? "
Yikes! Now, Patrick – how in the heck would a reporter – or anyone short of Tiger's own psychiatrist – know the answer to THAT question!?
I'm not touching that with a 10 foot driver … er, sand wedge …. er, five iron. Oh, well – you know what I mean!
But it is an interesting question!
DD
Web Site Reader Wayne K. writes:
"There is a song several years old by Dan Bern, a folk singer with an acerbic sense of humor, the name of which is "Tiger Woods Has Big Balls.". Hilarious and, I guess, prescient. "
Web Site Reader Dwight writes:
"(Aren't) You are being a little tough on Tiger?
He is a cheater and a liar. And certainly appears self-centered. But a "loser"?
Dwight:
I calls 'em as I sees 'em.
Look, I guess its admirable that he can hit a little ball around the grass better than anyone in the world but something tells me at the Pearly Gates it isn't going to be his golfing acumen that will define him as a man.
My basic point in writing this piece was to shake US – and to wake US – as we go about putting people up on celebrity pedestals. Many times these celebrities are not deserving of our awe or respect. We need to re-think our hero worship!
Web Site Reader Francine B. writes:
"She has to divorce him immediately, and move on with her children…."
I think that Tiger was built up to the point that he felt that he could do anything…ANYTHING. When you praise and praise and praise and never criticize you create something that becomes a disaster waiting to happen. I do not condone what he has done. In the end it is between him and his wife and no one else.
We do, as you say, put people up on celebrity pedestals. If we do that…why are we getting so mad at him? Did he ask us to put him there? Yes he is full of himself but it is in general thanks to the millions of people who told him he can do no wrong. Guess what..he can and he did. For me to say yes she should divorce him is way out of line.
As for re-thinking hero-worship…you bet…how is he a hero? Did he save any lives? Pull babies out of a burning building…no..he is a golfer. I still like him…I don't like what he did. It is now a private matter and we need to stay out of it.
Just curious, Diane, as you are in the spotlight a lot of times….when do you think it should become a private matter. Do you think that just because you have celebrity status…and I don't mean you personally but all in general..that you have to give up your private life. Why do we as nation feel that we are entitled to know your personal life? Because we see your movies, watch you at sports, spend money building you up…that is our fault.
I love watching you on T.V. but that does not give me the right to know what you are making for dinner and your after hours routine.
Janet,
First, I honestly don't think of myself as a celebrity – I think of myself as a story teller, a journalist.
Second, yes, I think everyone deserves privacy. (Although, I will tell you that last night I made a nice beef stew for dinner!)
Here's where the line gets crossed in my opinion: If you have an argument with your spouse AND IT SPILLS OUT ONTO THE STREET AND THE POLICE AND/OR AMBULANCE CREWS ARE CALLED you have lost your right to privacy. Your personal situation has become PUBLIC, part of the public record, because you now require help from taxpayer run entities.
Tiger's problem stems from way back – back to the days where he (and probably his father) decided to market him as the boy-genius of golf, the perfectly packaged athlete with the perfect wife and family – the PERFECT family man. Tiger alienated fellow golfers on the links by throwing little temper tantrums and refusing to speak to others. Somewhere a long the line this PERFECT guy became arrogant enough to think his fame and money could allow him to act out in all sorts of bad ways and no one would ever tell – because, gee, that's the way they'd planned out his charmed life.
In other words, Janet, I believe this downfall was set in motion by Tiger Woods himself. You can't LIVE by the public's adoration and then complain that the public is watching too closely when you get caught acting like an alley cat. ~ DD
Did we all believe that he was perfect? I know I didn't. Maybe people thought that he was something good to believe in. Surprise! When you put someone to these standards you could set yourself up for fail. He is human and not unlike a good amount of others.
This is what I am saying when I say he was built up. As far as the taking it out to the streets I agree with you he made it public but I believe, in an unintentional way. When you are told constantly you can do no wrong I think you tend to believe it. The way he conducted himself on the circuit is proof of this. You are all wrong and I am right….if it doesn't go my way …because that is the way it is planned out and should be..I throw a little boy hissy fit.
I don't feel that we have a say as to what happens NOW unless they ask for our advice and I really don't think that is going to happen. Who made him perfect? The man that could do no wrong? We did, his dad, his publicist…and in a way he himself did. If I raised my boys to believe that no matter what they did… it would not be wrong..that they were the greatest thing since sliced cheese and when they did do something wrong…well it isn't their fault because guess what? Is it their fault? Well if they do it yes but I am at fault for instilling it in them that they could do no wrong. Was Tiger to blame? Absolutely.
Has anyone heard Tiger say anything about people being in his business? I am honestly not sure here……has anyone heard from him? Did he complain about his privacy? There again I do not know. He cheated and he got caught…..that should not be front page news all the time. It is almost as if people want to see these people (celebrities) fall. Okay he fought with his wife it went to the streets and the police were called…..public record…okay but does that give us the right to know about all of his indiscretions? Does that give us the right to know his father was a cheat? Put his mother through hell? I know that is will be said if he did not want anyone to know then he should not have done it and it would be a fair statement but where does the line get drawn?
As far as celebrity…..I think you are a fantastic journalist and I would watch you on t.v. over Nancy any day………(not to knock her)….and I hope your beef stew was good.
He has been misleading the public into thinking he is a moral and upstanding citizen. He lied to his wife and to the public. He should suffer the divorce and fork over half. Then we should all look for our next "hero".
The greater damage is the one under-addressed. At a number of levels, Tiger has been an inspiration for young boys everywhere. We can only hope his performance as hormone-driven Phallus In Wonderland will not be the role by which is most emulated. But probably it will.Sad!
"Phallus In Wonderland" – you crack me up, Frank!
ABQ Journal Reader Jolynn W. writes:
"I couldn't agree more! Your article last Saturday was right on target! Without integrity and honesty, a person is truly a "nobody", regardless of how proficient they may be any given task or how much money they have.
Merry Christmas!"
Diane…
Any person's – including Tiger Woods' – character and integrity are shaped by a number of influences. Word is getting out now that Tiger's father cheated on Tiger's mother, and depending on who you believe, that infedelity affected him greatly during his formative years. Given Tiger's close relationship you mention with his father, it seems to me he could have either been repulsed by his father's actions and vowed never to do so himself, or he could have emulated his Dad and somehow found justification in marital infedelity. Who's to know whether if Earl Woods was still alive, he would have enabled and validated his son's dark behavior, or would he have prevented it from happening?
FaceBook Friend Linda H. writes:
"This couple needs prayer. There are children involved so I do hope he will get help for his addictions and rebuild his life and career."
Facebook Friend Sandi T. writes:
"I say take all his money and leave him or for the next 5 years she should have as many affairs as she can on his money and when he's away from the home she can have them come to her house. He is a loser that hides from his consequences . She can do sooo much better and do it on his dime. Hopefully his children will have a step father that will be a good role model.
FaceBook Friend Jeff C. writes:
"Seriously… Dearest… you should use that giant brain of yours for more useful topics. "
FaceBook Friend Cory C. writes:
"What a tragic poverty of faith his life is. She deserves so much better , Diane"
FaceBook Friend Robert Mc. writes:
"How old is Tiger anyway? Mid-30s? Hasn't he sowed his wild oats YET? What about just the illusion of a soulmate already?"
Robert –
Tiger Woods is 33 now – but his birthday is Dec. 30th. Emotionally, I 'd say he's 33 going on 16 !
For his birthday a small group of his best guy friends and he are crusin' to the Bahamas on his private yacht named, "PRIVACY.' – No kidding. They stocked up at the local Costco in Palm Beach before shoving off.
FaceBook Friend Linda G. writes:
"I thought this subject was finally over..why another survey. Move on Please!!"
Facebook Friend Sonny S. writes:
"Stay with him, and have an open marriage she can sleep with who ever, just don't flaunt it. Keep it quiet at home nobody but tiger. But when he's away knock it out of the park. It's like don't open Pandora's box. What happens when the cats away kool. "
Facebook Friend Tracy P. writes:
It's just one more example of a powerful/wealthy man thinking he can have WHOMEVER he wants, WHENEVER he wants it. Sorry guys, just stating the facts. Elin has every right to take the kids back to Sweden w/her. Doesn't sound like Tiger spent much time with his family, let alone his kids! Daddy was very, very, busy."
Facebook Friend Eleanor S. writes:
"If people would keep the Commandments we could concentrate on real issues."
FaceBook Friend Patti P. writes:
"Elin Nordegren is a smart woman. My two cents: Divorce Tiger (no need to "stand by your man" when your "man" can't stand by you), take the money and run. It's only the beginning of her 29 year old life. She'll survive the crap that Tiger's been serving up. What the heck was he thinking? How stupid can one man be?"
FaceBook Friend Lori S. writes:
"Geez , Diane – maybe we women should start a movement called "NO SEX UNTIL YOU JERKS CLEAN UP THE WORLD AND BEHAVE PROPERLY!" I wonder how fast HUMAN RIGHTS, POVERTY, HEALTH CARE, GREEN JOBS, THE ENVIRONMENT would get taken care of if we did that…just saying…
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FaceBook Friend Pippa H. writes:
"I have a teensy bit of sympathy for Tiger and am not sure how much integrity I myself have? I wish him a speedy divorce and many happy years sowing his wild oats….."
FaceBook Friend Bonnie D. writes:
"I would have sympathy if I thought it was a loveless marriage and he needed someone to love, but I think he is just a slut.
Facebook Friend Marjorie S. writes:
" Leave him…he'll never change and you're still young enough to start over."
Facebook Friend Darcy M. writes:
" I honestly believe she knew he was cheating on her prior to all of it coming.If the prenup had in it the number of yrs she had to stay with tiger in order to get a certain amount of money that is why she stayed so long. I just don't think she knew to what magnitude his cheating was because i dont think she would be stupid enough to put herself in jeopardy by continuing to sleep with him. and get pregnant and put the children at risk.
Why did a professional golfer fix tiger up with his nanny to begin with?I think there is more to that the meets the eye.Elin definitely needs to leave Tiger he will never change and i definitely would make sure that visitation with the children is supervised with tiger so that he doesn't bring the children around any of his 16 plus affairs."
FaceBook Friend Robert K. writes:
"Tiger woods is indeed a loser. A user of women. Let this be a lesson Never ever put a human being on a pedestal. Only God is perfect."
Facebook Friend Darcy M. writes (again)
Robert,
I agree with you 100 percent about putting people on pedestals.When they do idiotic things like what tiger has done people are shocked and outraged. Why are people so shocked ? This man was hardly ever home he was always somewhere playing golf minus his wife and children. He's not only going to get hit in the wallet by his wife but i am wondering – most of his endorsements most likely have moral clauses, so I am wondering if it is possible he will have to pay back money to them because they are pulling him from their products?
Darcy –
I don't think he has to pay back any money. I think we would have heard about that if that was the case – but since the contracts are secret we may never know for sure. ~ DD
FaceBook Friend Steven M. writes:
"Diane, as you know a couple that had successfully managed their private life as well as they did, only has issues with the World knowing! It is sad that the Public will force a very private commitment to be PUBLIC."
It seems to me that a shrink should check this guy out to see whether he, indeed, can learn to behave responsibly. As the world's greatest golfer, he's at a disadvantage and probably has been since he came to understand the nature of his talent. Obviously he thought he could get away with murder and almost did. Now the question is, can he be disabused of this notion. If so, then see to it that he's rehabilitated and get on with life. If NOT, then he should be stripped of EVERYTHING, including his right to play professional golf. Don't forget, from now on, the world will be watching, including kids who will know of his infidelities, eventually come to understand that his penalties were light, and become more likely to succumb to temptations when they're presented with them. The world should never treat Tiger as anything less than a role model for youngsters. This is the greatest threat that his indiscretions present. The rest of us can figure he's a jerk but kids are just not capable of such mature judgement. Kids are the ones that we should worry about. .
Personally, I think the 'accident' and whatever other incidents occurred around that scene, was and should have remained a private matter. It is my understanding that Mr.Woods had not broken any laws, at the time of the accident. And yet, he was incessantly hounded by the media machine and its obsessive and greedy need to get the 'next story', to boost the ratings.
I am fed up and disgusted with the cheap shots that media personalities, such as you, Ms. Dimond, take at celebrities that SHOULD have a right to their privacy, as each and every one of us enjoy.
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The payout for being a mega celebrity is all the trappings: fine cars& clothes, homes ect….the drawback is it is too hard to handle power if you are immature. Most celebs like most people do lack enough of the character and integrity to handle fame and many use crutches: drugs, alcohol and other addictions like sex to help them manage the pressure. Being the supposed model husband, althlete, father ect. especially for the mostly white audience not expecting most African Americans to live up to these high standards only adds to the heaviness. Since Tiger no longer has his trusted dad at his side he seems to have said to hell with it all.
Tiger …you are a winner and history will see you as not only a winner , but an exceptional one. You did your best to keep a clean image and if you stumbled with some of the temptations of youth that fame and fortune brought before you, well life is for those who pick themselves up, dust off and fly again. I have a feeling you will do just that. Remember there are those appointed in life to kick others when they are down, the accusers who deep down resent your greatness and harbor envy. They are beneath contempt . Take your time, young man, reflect in your own space and quiet that your wealth is able to afford you. When you are ready to speak and play golf again , we will still recieve you with open arms, respect and awe.
After seeing a sound byte this afternoon where you ask “has Tiger Woods had plastic surgery”? I ask myself, “is she nuts”? Why does the media spin stories so out of control they even they cannot distinguish what is moral anymore? The FHP stated Woods met them at an undisclosed location 3 days after his accident, paid his ticket and they saw no evidence of domestic violence on his face. He made that statement again today all over the world. Yet, you would choose a tasty tidbit like that to keep the story going and not let this family move forward. Shame on you! We watched Tiger, we wish he and Elin well and hope they can overcome the intense media scrutiny once again that you all seem to love. God help you if you ever screw up.
Sharon, you are completely wrong. Yesterday on Entertainment Tonight (2/19/2010) during one of the segments I raised the question of what Tiger looked like at the time he gave his statement. I said, “Tiger looked contrite, a bit heavier than we saw during his last public appearance and as to those rumors that he might have had plastic surgery – and THAT’S why he was in hiding for so long – there was absolutely no evidence of that.”
Please, don’t accuse me of statements I didn’t make. Shame on you for twisting my words.