Elin Woods
Tiger Woods - What’s the Deal? (Scandalicious)
So here at Scandalicious, we not only cover the typical stars (heiresses, actors, models, etc), but also the sports stars. One sports star who's been getting a lot of press recently is Tiger Woods.
So What Exactly Did He Do?
I suppose Tiger's ordeal started the day after Thanksgiving, when he crashed his car outside of his Florida home at around 2:30 in the morning. Woods lost control of his vehicle after hitting a fire hydrant, and his wife, Elin, had to smash the back window with a golf club in order to get him out. This raised a lot of questions, such as: What golf club did Elin use to get him out? A driver? An iron? Was it one of his competition clubs, or just an old one lying around the house? Also, what was Tiger doing out at 2:30 in the morning? Was he drunk? This is what brought the original attention to the Woods family. Read more about Tiger Woods' car accident
After that, it became known that Woods had been having an affair with Jamiee Grubbs, a bartender and cast member of Tool Academy on VH1.
The Effects
A man who used to be so many people's idol (I'll admit, I looked up to him), has committed an awful crime. Definitely lost some respect in my book. Regardless, Woods was voted male player of the year by the Golf Writers Association of America by an overwhelming margin over Steve Stricker (see article here). This was his tenth time receiving the award in his 13 years as a professional golfer. He was also named the AP Athlete of the Decade. He beat out many others, such as Lance Armstrong and Roger Federer for the title. Impressive, considering almost half of the votes were cast after his car crash on November 27th (see article here).
In contrast, Tag Heurer has dropped Tiger Woods as a spokesperson for the company. He has been followed by negative press since the incident, and it has affected his popularity among the public. People who used to idolize him have lost respect.
So What Does This Mean for Him Now?
Woods is taking an indefinite leave of absence from professional golf. His statement on TigerWoods.com:
"I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I've done, but I want to do my best to try.
I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour, and my fellow competitors, for their understanding. What's most important now is that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for personal healing.
After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.
Again, I ask for privacy for my family and I am especially grateful for all those who have offered compassion and concern during this difficult period."
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