Tiger Woods biggest mistake: getting married

[RainMaker]

His Nike deal is safe as his demographics won't really care much. But I think it really hurts his standing with other sponsors that target broader demographics.

I think what could get him are the ties to the pornstar. It's one thing to have an affair, it's another in the public's eye to be fucking pornstars behind your wife's back. Just makes him look like huge trash that could impact his image when it comes to wealthy people. Do you want the face of your luxury automobile to be a guy who cheated on his wife and mother of his children with a bunch of skanky chicks including a pornstar? Tiger sold well because while being a great golfer, he came across as high class. He's trailer trash now.

[RomaGoth]

Looks like Gatorade is the first to jump ship. They are saying it isn't related to the recent events with Tiger, but who actually believes that? I sure as hell don't.

Gatorade: Move to halt Tiger brand, controversy unrelated - Sporting News staff reports - Golf - Sporting News (http://www.sportingnews.com/golf/article/2009-12-08/gatorade-move-halt-tiger-brand-controversy-unrelated)

[Young Drachma]

It has nothing to do with it. The plan to drop Gatorade Tiger was announced two days before the accident, just FYI.

[lerriuqs]

Looks like Gatorade is the first to jump ship. They are saying it isn't related to the recent events with Tiger, but who actually believes that? I sure as hell don't.

Gatorade: Move to halt Tiger brand, controversy unrelated - Sporting News staff reports - Golf - Sporting News (http://www.sportingnews.com/golf/article/2009-12-08/gatorade-move-halt-tiger-brand-controversy-unrelated)

If you read the whole article, they're just ending a line of drinks that was in his name and publicly announced two days before this all started., they're not dropping Tiger as a spokesperson.

[RainMaker]

It has nothing to do with it. The plan to drop Gatorade Tiger was announced two days before the accident, just FYI.
Before the crash, not before the affair rumors. Someone could have been tipped off inside that this was not going to end well for Tiger from an image standpoint.

[Logan]

No, it's part of the Afghanistan conspiracy.

[RomaGoth]

If you read the whole article, they're just ending a line of drinks that was in his name and publicly announced two days before this all started., they're not dropping Tiger as a spokesperson.

Thanks I did read the whole article. Just seems like an odd time for this, does it not?

[Eaglesfan27]

At the end of the day, I think Tiger will come out of this fine. He may lose some sponsors, but he wont lose Nike. He is Nike golf. I don't think Nike had a golfing line - at least not one of note - before Tiger Woods. He also IS golf. He's much larger than his sport. So, he'll continue to be a draw, probably now more than ever, in fact.

Other than his fellow golfers, who don't seem to like him all that much and are probably reveling in this whole mess, the "golf world" - fans, announcers, etc. - will embrace him when he returns. They will cheer him and shower him with praise for overcoming this very difficult time (even though it's one entirely of his own making). They will rally around "their" Tiger and in a few months this whole thing will blow over.

He may lose some of his non-golf sponsors, since he's become a total joke at the moment, but I don't think they will all totally abandon him and, after a year or so, some others will pop back up. This whole thing will definitely cost him more many than most of us will likely make in our lifetimes combined.

I agree with much of what you say, but I think he loses a lot of fans, certainly not all, maybe not even a majority but a significant number. I know my days of cheering for him are done.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I agree with much of what you say, but I think he loses a lot of fans, certainly not all, maybe not even a majority but a significant number. I know my days of cheering for him are done.

I could see that. I was never a fan of his - nothing personal about Tiger, I'm just not a golf fan - but I certainly respected him as a talent (sort of the same way I felt about Michael Jordan). Now, however, I see him in a totally different light and I could see how fans would be even more strongly affected. It will be interesting to follow the long term effects of this.

[DanGarion]

I could see that. I was never a fan of his - nothing personal about Tiger, I'm just not a golf fan - but I certainly respected him as a talent (sort of the same way I felt about Michael Jordan). Now, however, I see him in a totally different light and I could see how fans would be even more strongly affected. It will be interesting to follow the long term effects of this.
I'm no longer a fan of him. No respect for him as a person any more which makes me not really care to follow his professional career any longer. Same thing with Jordan, Magic, and all the others that did things like this that are known to the public.

[Galaxy]

How much did he earn from Gatorade?

"In an official statement released Tuesday, the company said: “We decided several months ago to discontinue Gatorade Tiger Focus along with some other products to make room for our planned series of innovative products in 2010. We hope to share more about our 2010 plans soon.”

“Gatorade Tiger Focus” was launched last spring and was the only product to contain theanine, which is said to reduce mental and physical stress. The partnership was unprecedented because Woods received royalties from sales of the beverage, rather than a contractual amount for an endorsement."

http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/12/08/gatorade-terminates-partnership-with-tiger-woods/

[Groundhog]

This whole thing is going to revolutionize the way that I don't watch golf.

Ditto.

Tiger Woods may be the greatest golfer of all time or whatever, but I honestly have zero interest in him or the sport.

[Noop]

Tiger has some low standards I mean if you're going to cheat at least she should be a 7 or better. I mean damn man you're Tiger Woods bitches would throw it at you just to say they did. George Clooney is the only sane man in America imo... why settle down when I am getting it for free?

[DaddyTorgo]

this just in...2 pornstars

[Dr. Sak]

<i>Playgirl</i> rep taking a close look at Tiger photos - Life and Style (http://www.lifeandstylemag.com.nyud.net:8080/2009/12/playgirl-rep-to-life-style-wer.html)

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2009/12/08/alleged-naked-photos-tiger-woods-shopped-playgirl/

[Dr. Sak]

<i>Playgirl</i> rep taking a close look at Tiger photos - Life and Style (http://www.lifeandstylemag.com.nyud.net:8080/2009/12/playgirl-rep-to-life-style-wer.html)

It would be embarrassing for him, though, if it turned out his upper body was the half that was black and his lower body was the asian half. If you get my drift :)

[path12]

Thanks for that Deadspin link, Logan. Fascinating. It'll go nowhere of course.

[Karlifornia]

"Tiger Woods Gatorade: Is It In You?"

-Conan

[Kodos]

Tiger Woods: If you thought he was good with golf clubs, wait until til you see him with hoes.

[endemicFOF]

Man, I like the Greenish-Gatorade TIGER Focus.

Regarding his marriage issues, guy is a complete joke. With Tiger's money, there should be no problems AT ALL in keeping one's mistresses on the down-low. Moronic. And god damn man, your wife is one of, if not the hottest woman on the planet, imo.

However, if the reports of his addiction to narcotic pain-killers are true, I hope he gets all the help he needs(and it would certainly explain his ridiculous choices over the past few years). This addiction stretches from the richest of the rich to the poorest of the poor, and it's fairly similar to a heroin addiction. I became addicted to the heroin-esque feeling of vicodin and oxycodone after wisdom teeth surgery, and I can honestly say that I will never be completely free from the cravings of those drugs. I've been able to keep the cravings in check, but it's hard work. Hopefully Tiger's family does the right thing, and helps him out. If one takes painkiller addiction lightly, and attempts to toss it under the rug, it will remain a huge problem.

Bottom line, the masses will forgive him if he steps up to the podium like a man and answers some simple questions. If he continues to act like a sheltered child, his image will never recover.

[Bearcat729]

Kinda nice to know that one of the porn stars admitted that she had sex with him on a porn site back in May and no one noticed until now.

[Galaxy]

I hope his wife got tested as soon as she found out.

[albionmoonlight]

I'm guessing he checks into a rehab clinic for "unspecified reasons" within 6 weeks.

Rehab is a great way to make sure that you get back on the sympathy side of the PR battle.

The thing is, people want to like Tiger, so as soon as he makes this about Tiger v. his demons, the public will get back behind him.

[DaddyTorgo]

I'm guessing he checks into a rehab clinic for "unspecified reasons" within 6 weeks.

Rehab is a great way to make sure that you get back on the sympathy side of the PR battle.

The thing is, people want to like Tiger, so as soon as he makes this about Tiger v. his demons, the public will get back behind him.

i wanted to like him before. now i don't. demons or not.

[RedKingGold]

As soon as Tiger wins one major, all will be right with the world again.

I saw a great parallel to Kobe Bryant. Less than five years ago, he was a villian. Now, ESPN eagerly hocks his shit for X-mas gifts.

And Kobe was going through the whole "rape" thing....what Tiger is guilty for is falling for what many, many (all?) men would do if they were Tiger Woods and not DaddyTorgo. ;)

[Neon_Chaos]

Like I said earlier, all he needs to do is win.

Winning changes everything.

Everyone, specially America, loves winners.

[Noop]

Like I said earlier, all he needs to do is win.

Wieners change everything.

Everyone, specially America, loves wieners .

Corrected for you.

[Passacaglia]

So he needs to move to Vienna?

[Noop]

So he needs to move to Vienna?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2367515373_515ff7a325.jpg

[Logan]

How much do you think Tiger wishes he was actually in a really serious car accident?

[Noop]

http://images.chron.com/blogs/whitehouse/archives/negroponteafp.jpg

About this much.

[CamEdwards]

I keep hoping the name of this thread will change to "Tiger Woods in Serious Train Wreck".

[Galaxy]

As soon as Tiger wins one major, all will be right with the world again.

I saw a great parallel to Kobe Bryant. Less than five years ago, he was a villian. Now, ESPN eagerly hocks his shit for X-mas gifts.

And Kobe was going through the whole "rape" thing....what Tiger is guilty for is falling for what many, many (all?) men would do if they were Tiger Woods and not DaddyTorgo. ;)

Is Kobe's situation and Tiger's situation comparable? I mean, wasn't the girl in Kobe's situation rather questionable? Not to mention that the way Kobe presents himself to the public is not the same as the way Tiger does.

[Logan]

Tiger texts (spoilered so as not to take up a huge post on the page)

Tiger: Hey Sexy I can't come out this week. Something came up family wise (July 20, 3:04 p.m.)
Jaimee: That's okay I hope everything is fine ... would have liked to see you
Tiger: We will make it happen

Jaimee: I drove out for the night to surprise a friend with a present for there birthday (July 26, 11: 22 p.m.)
Tiger: what kind of present your naked body
Jaimee: haha no a watch I slept alone
Tiger: alone with him that is
Jaimee: haha I wish

Jaimee: miss u (Sept. 27, 6:38 p.m.)
Tiger: now that's hot so who is your new boy toy
Jaimee: no new boy toy ... still running dry... been on 2 real dates in the pat 2 months
Tiger: I need you
Jaimee: then get your tight +%$ over here and visit me! I need u
Tiger: I will wear you out soon
Jaimee: how soon? I got a new piercing
Tiger: really. Where
Jaimee: I just sent u a pic of it ... is on my cheek below my eye ... implanted a little diamond
Tiger: send it again. I didn't pick up on that
Tiger: you just need some attention from me

Tiger: do you have a boy friend (8:45 p.m.)
Jaimee: I don't even have someone I am dating ... no ... u can be my boyfriend
Tiger: then I am
Jaimee: I wish
Tiger: quiet and secretively we will always be together
Tiger: when was the last time you got laid

Jaimee: if we hang out on a Sundway we can watch desperate houswives again haha (Sept. 30, 3:38 p.m.)
Tiger: oh god
Jaimee: take a break from watching boring old golf
Jaimee: I mean the amazing sport of golf
Jaimee: [more than an hour later] babe I was kidding
Tiger: I know sexy

Jaimee: is it orange county time yet? (Oct. 1, 6:06 p.m.)
Tiger: oh stop
Jaimee: hahaha I know ... but you canceled on me last time so the anticipation is killing me ... im finding myself watching sports center ... haha j/k it isn't that bad
Tiger: its never been that bad
Jaimee: very true ... I only watch football
Tiger: Figured you would say that. Big black guys.
Jaimee: u are my first, last and only black guy! U should feel special
Tiger: why do I not believe that?
Tiger: [later, in response to Jaimee's mention of a date who was "full of himself"] you kinda like that for some reason which is weird why you decided on me.
Tiger: having an asian mother and a military father you cannot and will not ever be full of yourself
Jaimee: I have fun with u, you always make me smile and I am not afraid to be myself or say anything to u ... the day I met u I thought u were going to kick me out a few times but for someone reason you didn't and u have told me numerous times I talk to much but slowly as I get to know u iI think your absolutely amazing
Tiger: you are wrong I'm bone thugs in harmon

Jaimee: Something wrong babe?I was excited to sepnd time with u this week (Oct. 15, 6:40 p.m.)
Tiger: I will you Sunda night. Its the only night in which I am totally free but I have to leave at 530 Monday morning to drive up to the valley for an outing for one of my sponsors. See you at 8 pm on Sunday in newport
Tiger: don't text me back till tomorrow morning. I have to many people around me right now

Tiger: send me something very naughty (Oct. 18, 3:40 p.m.)
Jaimee: some things are worth waiting for lol ... besides im at work
Tiger: go to the bathroom and take it
Jaimee: haha ur too much

Jaimee: are u leaving me cause your wife is still in newport I am lonely now ... i like falling asleep in your arms (Oct. 18, 11:38 p.m.)
Tiger: sorry baby I just can't sleep. Its just a problem I have.
Tiger: she is not here. They left this morning
Jaimee: well I appreciate you not wanting to wake me up but if y couldn't sleep I would have rather sat up and talked to u more ... find out why I keep falling more and more for u
Tiger: Because I'm blasian
Tiger: I'm sorry babe. Im already home.
Jaimee: I'm putting my underwear back on ... thats a no no ... come take them off
Tiger: you are too funny

Tiger: happy thanksgiving to you (Nov. 26, 11:16 a.m.)
Jaimee: u too love

[Logan]

This is one of my favorite parts:

Jaimee: take a break from watching boring old golf
Jaimee: I mean the amazing sport of golf
Jaimee: [more than an hour later] babe I was kidding

[Rizon]

LOL ... so Tiger is really 14 years old.

[MikeVic]

Are those for real (the txts)?? Please tell me they're some joke.

[jeff061]

I'm not sure how people expect someone to talk to someone they are sneaking off to bang. It's not going to be layered with sophisticated talk. Just talk of the stupid and horny type.

[Izulde]

Jaimee: well I appreciate you not wanting to wake me up but if y couldn't sleep I would have rather sat up and talked to u more ... find out why I keep falling more and more for u
Tiger: Because I'm blasian

is my favorite.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I'm not sure how people expect someone to talk to someone they are sneaking off to bang. It's not going to be layered with sophisticated talk. Just talk of the stupid and horny type.

Agreed. These texts are very similar in nature, tone and sophistication as those between ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his mistress. It's all really embarassing.

[Rizon]

I'm not sure how people expect someone to talk to someone they are sneaking off to bang. It's not going to be layered with sophisticated talk. Just talk of the stupid and horny type.

Nah, that all makes sense. It's the repeated insecure comments of "are you banging someone else?/is his black dick bigger than my Cablinasian dick?".

[Honolulu_Blue]

Nah, that all makes sense. It's the repeated insecure comments of "are you banging someone else?/is his black dick bigger than my Cablinasian dick?".

It is kind of pathetic how insecure he is. I mean, he's Tiger Woods. He's pretty much considered to be the best at what he does and the most dominating athlete in his respective sport (maybe along with Federer). You think a guy like that wouldn't be insecure about anything, but I guess despite the fame, fortune, success, etc. he's just like anyone else. Well, kinda.

[jeff061]

I imagine he was to busy excelling and focusing on golf to gain confidence in other aspects of life.

Now he's making up for it. And yeah, insecure to boot.

[RomaGoth]

Jaimee: I have fun with u, you always make me smile and I am not afraid to be myself or say anything to u ... the day I met u I thought u were going to kick me out a few times but for someone reason you didn't and u have told me numerous times I talk to much but slowly as I get to know u iI think your absolutely amazing
Tiger: you are wrong I'm bone thugs in harmon

Love this one. :lol:

[Rizon]

Jaimee: I have fun with u, you always make me smile and I am not afraid to be myself or say anything to u ... the day I met u I thought u were going to kick me out a few times but for someone reason you didn't and u have told me numerous times I talk to much but slowly as I get to know u iI think your absolutely amazing
Tiger: you are wrong I'm bone thugs in harmon

Love this one. :lol:

http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/84224217.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF19346E4C5E9CA0732616EABF945F9505E3526FD13ED7B73D4BC

[k0ruptr]

I think Tiger has serious problems, and I hope he gets help soon. I'll still root for him in golf, and root for him to better his life. I don't agree with the things he did, but hopefully he changes his ways and gets the help he needs.

[MikeVic]

http://thesandtrap.com/imgs/tapins/elin_nordegren.jpg
http://thesandtrap.com/imgs/tapins/two_elins.jpg

[BYU 14]

Holy shit, if I saw those texts on my teenage sons phone I would smack him for being a wuss.

It really is hard to believe that arguably the greatest of all time at his sport is so frickin needy. Guess money, a good short game and a 12 pack of mistresses can't buy happiness.

[Karlifornia]

I guess where I come from texting like that is considered normal. I mean, it's not normal when you already have a wife and kids at home (or is it?), but that shit goes on ALL THE TIME. It's probably just funny to see it coming from Tiger Woods, who we previously held in such high esteem.

[Flasch186]

LOL ... so Tiger is really 14 years old.


And this....people like this have a very hard time growing up. when Dad pushes them into sport to excel at an early age the shell grows but the person inside doesnt. They miss out on a lot of the normal milestones thus getting lost in age. IMO. Its not only sport though that it occurs within but money as well....spoiled kids that feel invincible get caught too.

[Samdari]

So the one who couldn't send dirty pictures because she was at work - I am guessing she's NOT the porn star.

You know, this stable of so many women in so many cities kind of indicates he had the talent to play in the NBA.

[Dr. Sak]

I wonder if EA Sports knew all along and there is some secret code that unlocks all these girls naked in the game.

[Rizon]

hxxp://web.tigerwoods.com/news/article/200912117801012/news/

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.

[RainMaker]

Where are all the people who said this would not have an impact on his legacy?

[jeff061]

It won't.

[jeff061]

Well unless he quits or starts sucking. I don't see that happening though.

[Izulde]

He'll wait until the media's moved on to something else. Then he'll come back, start kicking ass again and the media will start blowing him better than his mistresses ever did again.

[MacroGuru]

It's the right move for him...he can hire the hitmen to take out those who talked...and...

Honestly, he needed to do this...he has a lot to fix, I wouldn't be surprised if he is done for a year or more.

[Logan]

Yeah I took about two years off from golf and my game was in the same EXACT place when I picked it back up.

[Galaxy]

He'll wait until the media's moved on to something else. Then he'll come back, start kicking ass again and the media will start blowing him better than his mistresses ever did again.

I think it'll be make bigger headlines when he comes back (not to mention to keep the presses going). I think hiding, even if he isn't playing, is hurting him more.

His sponsors can't be too happy.

[Ryan S]

I think it'll be make bigger headlines when he comes back (not to mention to keep the presses going). I think hiding, even if he isn't playing, is hurting him more.

His sponsors can't be too happy.

Tiger needs to learn a few lessons from A-Rod. Once the story was out there he admitted it publicly and took the heat in TV interviews and press conferences. Less than a year later he is a world champion who has shed his playoff choker tag, and he is dating a movie star.

The longer Tiger leaves it before surfacing, the more difficult it will be for him.

[Danny]

Yeah I took about two years off from golf and my game was in the same EXACT place when I picked it back up.

But really, is leaving with a 80 handicap and coming back with an 80 handicap all that comparable to Tiger's situation?

[JPhillips]

You can talk your way out of an affair, but what the hell can Tiger say to get out of bagging a seemingly endless number of women?

[panerd]

Tiger needs to learn a few lessons from A-Rod. Once the story was out there he admitted it publicly and took the heat in TV interviews and press conferences. Less than a year later he is a world champion who has shed his playoff choker tag, and he is dating a movie star.

The longer Tiger leaves it before surfacing, the more difficult it will be for him.

If you are talking about steroids than yes, but ARod was hated for years before this and part of that was for his indiscretions and his sleazy perception. So he is an example of something that Tiger would hope to avoid, right?

[King of New York]

I bet that Tiger's new role model is going to be Elliot Spitzer.

Like Spitzer, he's going to drop out of sight for oh, say, half a year to a year, and then he'll launch his orchestrated comeback. I have no doubt that Tiger's PR people are scripting the rollout already. If Spitzer pulled it off, it should be a piece of cake for Tiger.

[Galaxy]

I bet that Tiger's new role model is going to be Elliot Spitzer.

Like Spitzer, he's going to drop out of sight for oh, say, half a year to a year, and then he'll launch his orchestrated comeback. I have no doubt that Tiger's PR people are scripting the rollout already. If Spitzer pulled it off, it should be a piece of cake for Tiger.

I don't see him dropping out of sight the way Spitzer did. The "trashpress" won't let it happen. I don't think that Spitzer's situation is the same as Tiger's.

[Marmel]

He'll be back for the Masters in April.

[k0ruptr]

I think its a bad idea to take a break. I think golf will help him through all of this honestly, I mean Being in a tournament, mentally, and physically trying to win; where is his mind going to be? on the golf course. Obviously of course he is going to need time to soul search, figure shit out and all that. But imo there are times hes going to need to focus on the one thing hes known for all his life. Golf. Just for his mind to take a break from all this shitstorm hes created. thats just my opinion.

[RainMaker]

Bill Simmons had a two-part piece today that really sums it up well. This is much bigger than just a two-week media frenzy. This is going to be a huge story and one of the biggest ones we've seen in years. You have arguably the most famous athlete in the world today caught in a huge scandal that involves sex, drugs, and violence.

Bill Simmons on the Tiger Woods saga - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/091211)

[BYU 14]

You can talk your way out of an affair, but what the hell can Tiger say to get out of bagging a seemingly endless number of women?

Don't think sorry will cut it eh? :D

[JPhillips]

I was only hiking the Appalachian Trail.

and visiting Yosemite,

and walking the Pilgrim's Path,

and sailing to Aruba,

and climbing Mt. Ranier,

and...

[Dr. Sak]

He'll be back for the Masters in April.

+1

[fantom1979]

http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID20836/images/ex_golf_digest_cover_tiger_and_obama.jpg


PS: This is real.. Horrible timing

[molson]

Biggest Sports story of the decade (according to Bill Simmons)? Really?

I can understand why the entertainment tonight crowd loves this story, but we're still just talking about a pro athlete repeatedly cheating on his wife. I think we're pretty naive as a society still about this.

I mean, before this story broke, if you had to answer this question (and you win a prize if you guess right): Tiger Woods has cheated on his wife? What would say? Or what about, Tiger Woods has cheated on his wife with at least 7 different women? I would have guessed yes to both.

[Logan]

Biggest Sports story of the decade (according to Bill Simmons)? Really?

All the other stuff you wrote makes sense, but I don't see what it has to do with this being a big story.

What do you think will be looked at as a bigger story? The only thing that could be looked at as bigger would be steroids, but that doesn't pass your "are you really shocked?" test either.

[molson]

All the other stuff you wrote makes sense, but I don't see what it has to do with this being a big story.

What do you think will be looked at as a bigger story? The only thing that could be looked at as bigger would be steroids, but that doesn't pass your "are you really shocked?" test either.

You're right, I can't really disagree at all with the reality of this being one of (or the) biggest story of the decade. I guess I'm just reacting with surprise that that's the case.

[lerriuqs]

Where are all the people who said this would not have an impact on his legacy?

See below. Regardless of how this plays out - his legacy as a golfer will be all that people talk about in 50 years from now assuming he beats the records. If this brings him down and he never golfs again - that's about the only way this ruins his golf career and legacy. Of course there will still be people like you that bring it up, but they will be in the minority on the subject.

It won't.

Well unless he quits or starts sucking. I don't see that happening though.

[RainMaker]

All the other stuff you wrote makes sense, but I don't see what it has to do with this being a big story.

What do you think will be looked at as a bigger story? The only thing that could be looked at as bigger would be steroids, but that doesn't pass your "are you really shocked?" test either.
I think the Donaghy story is the biggest and most underreported story of the decade.

The thing with this story is that it's not just about him having an affair. It's countless women, a weird accident that makes no sense, and the likelihood of it being a DUI. Throw on top that Tiger Woods is one of the most vanilla athletes of our time and the least likely culprit.

[jbergey22]

This news does get annoying. He cheated he messed up. Do we(society) really need to dig up information a new woman every day. Does it really matter if it was 1 or 700, he messed up either way?

It makes him look like a scumbag but really how many athletes arent this way?

They are entertainers and personally I enjoy them for that. I never pretended any of them a great people and I think the majority are probably pricks in one way or another. As long as they can still entertain me Im not going to judge them on their personal issues. Maybe I just realize no one is perfect and "normal" people a chance to fix their mistakes so I think its wrong to not give famous people that same opportunity without throwing them under a bus.

Roger Federer always seems like a class act in how he handles himself on and off the court but in all likelyhood he isnt perfect either. You become a great athlete by having a certain personality traits that are also traits of some huge scumbags. Bold, Driven, Stubborn, Arrogant, Manipulative and the list goes on.

The one trait that great athletes also have that will help him out of this is resilience.

[Senator]

Tiger reminds me of a young Mitch Cumstein.

[JohnnyBGood]

If you all only knew what Phil Mickelson was up to. Can't wait till that one breaks.

[RainMaker]

This news does get annoying. He cheated he messed up. Do we(society) really need to dig up information a new woman every day. Does it really matter if it was 1 or 700, he messed up either way?

It makes him look like a scumbag but really how many athletes arent this way?

They are entertainers and personally I enjoy them for that. I never pretended any of them a great people and I think the majority are probably pricks in one way or another. As long as they can still entertain me Im not going to judge them on their personal issues. Maybe I just realize no one is perfect and "normal" people a chance to fix their mistakes so I think its wrong to not give famous people that same opportunity without throwing them under a bus.

Roger Federer always seems like a class act in how he handles himself on and off the court but in all likelyhood he isnt perfect either. You become a great athlete by having a certain personality traits that are also traits of some huge scumbags. Bold, Driven, Stubborn, Arrogant, Manipulative and the list goes on.

The one trait that great athletes also have that will help him out of this is resilience.

The thing is that the same thing that drives this media frenzy is the same thing that has made him a global icon that enjoys the spoils of making millions upon millions of dollars. You can't have it both ways in this scenario.

Tiger wants to have the emotional stories about his Father playing when he wins a tournament. He wants to hug his wife with tears in his eyes and hold up his kids and kiss them. He wants to sit down and give interviews when he has a new video game coming out or product to endorse. The reason he makes all this money is because people do care about his life.

So while I believe it is kind of dirty to be digging into someone's life, it's also a story because of who he is and who he has build himself up to be. He chose to be in the limelight and to become a celebrity. He chose to get married and have kids. He also chose to sleep with every other female on the planet is appears. If Tiger Woods doesn't want people reporting on this or caring about this, he shouldn't put himself out there like he does.

You can't use the media to make yourself uber-rich and then bash them when they report on something you don't like. Live by the sword, die by the sword.

[Shkspr]

If you all only knew what Phil Mickelson was up to.

240?

[cthomer5000]

Tiger needs to learn a few lessons from A-Rod. Once the story was out there he admitted it publicly and took the heat in TV interviews and press conferences. Less than a year later he is a world champion who has shed his playoff choker tag, and he is dating a movie star.

The longer Tiger leaves it before surfacing, the more difficult it will be for him.

Totally agree. The sooner he golfs again, the better. Until then the media can endlessly ramp up to "his first tournament since..."

[Dr. Sak]

Tiger reminds me of a young Mitch Cumstein.

Night putting with the 15 year old daughter of the dean.

[Racer]

If you all only knew what Phil Mickelson was up to. Can't wait till that one breaks.

That he and his wife were/are rumored to be swingers? Don't think that's as bad as cheating on your wife behind her back.

[Sun Tzu]

This whole thing is idiotic. The way this story has blown up is a perfect example of how socially retarded the USA has become.

Way to go America.

[sooner333]

Accenture drops Tiger as a sponsor. Apparently he didn't help me use Accenture, because I don't know what they do other than sponsor Tiger and various WGC events.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Apparently he didn't help me use Accenture, because I don't know what they do other than sponsor Tiger and various WGC events.

Unless you're an extremely large corporation or government entity looking for consulting services or help with outsourcing, odds are you really don't have to know.

[sooner333]

Unless you're an extremely large corporation or government entity looking for consulting services or help with outsourcing, odds are you really don't have to know.

Then why does it pay for them to pay Tiger a bunch of money? I've never really understood why companies with no interaction with the general public sponsor things. Basically if I need to know who they are, I will already know because of my job and their qualifications?

[Ryan S]

Then why does it pay for them to pay Tiger a bunch of money? I've never really understood why companies with no interaction with the general public sponsor things. Basically if I need to know who they are, I will already know because of my job and their qualifications?

It gives them access to players for corporate events or hospitality at tournaments they sponsor. This will be used to try to impress potential clients.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Then why does it pay for them to pay Tiger a bunch of money? I've never really understood why companies with no interaction with the general public sponsor things. Basically if I need to know who they are, I will already know because of my job and their qualifications?

It's generally considered to have been one of the better/more effective corporate relationships out there, as Accenture (until the last quarter or so) had actually seen their business grow during the recent slump while others in the sector were having tougher times. It's something that made them stand out from among the crowd, as well as what Ryan S mentioned.

Never underestimate just how shallow an edge needs to be in order to turn into a significant competitive advantage. Hell, over half the budget I'm spending in 2010 for a current client is based on which reps get the decision maker better golf outings. The vendor doesn't have a better product, it's overpriced, it underdelivers, but as long as the person with the final say so gets several good personal trips a year, I have to tread lightly & buy his crap.

[Young Drachma]

Tiger Woods Does Not Have 11 "Mistresses" (http://www.slate.com/id/2237992?obref=obinsite)

[Glengoyne]

So the one who couldn't send dirty pictures because she was at work - I am guessing she's NOT the porn star.

You know, this stable of so many women in so many cities kind of indicates he had the talent to play in the NBA.

I was looking for an opportunity to drop in a Sean Kemp reference.

[cuervo72]

Tiger Woods Does Not Have 11 "Mistresses" (http://www.slate.com/id/2237992?obref=obinsite)

"Although mistress does not seem to fit the bill for Tiger's ladies, there is no obvious alternative. Girlfriend usually implies an ongoing relationship, as does lover, which is in any case regarded by many media outlets as a bit too explicit. There are also expressions, often slangy, for the relationship itself, including affair (which can, but does not always, imply a continuing relationship), one-night stand, or hookup. These expressions, however, or more circumlocutory descriptions ("a woman with whom Tiger Woods had an affair"), are clunky and therefore not appropriate for headlines."

I would like to suggest "fuck toy".

(ok...maybe that's not really appropriate for headlines either)

[Fidatelo]

I think Tiger's women should be referred to in golf parlance based on the number of times he slept with them. Let's set par at 4, giving us this scale:

1: Hole-In-One
2: Eagle
3: Birdie
4: Par
5: Bogey
6: Double-bogey
>6: Mistress

"A woman with whom Tiger Woods scored a Hole-In-One" or perhaps "Tiger Woods Latest: New Birdie Comes Forward".

[Eaglesfan27]

I think it was on msnbc's site (or some similar major news network) where I read earlier today that Elin was seen without her ring this weekend in public and there is speculation that she will file for divorce soon.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I think it was on msnbc's site (or some similar major news network) where I read earlier today that Elin was seen without her ring this weekend in public and there is speculation that she will file for divorce soon.

I just don't see how that marriage can survive. She just needs to take her 9 figure settlement and move on. He's not worth keeping, especially given the payout she'd receive and that custody is a shoe-in for her.

[Young Drachma]

Maybe LeBron knew something Tiger didn't with not getting married.

[CraigSca]

Well, Tiger is ten years older, and Lebron is only 24.

[Ajaxab]

I wonder what it takes in Phil Knight's world for something to go beyond "indiscretions." hxxp://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=4740543.

[Galaxy]

Well, Tiger is ten years older, and Lebron is only 24.

And the fact that LebBron already has two kids.

[INDalltheway]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4744216

When it rains, it pours.. Obviously doesn't mean a whole lot, but the link is still there.

[Karlifornia]

Samdari, that NBA joke is lame. Yeah, as opposed to the general piety of athletes in other leagues.

[Karlifornia]

Maybe LeBron knew something Tiger didn't with not getting married.

I think it's pretty obvious:If you are reasonably attractive, smart, socially capable, and have money, you should never get married.

If you're ugly, broke, stupid, and awkward, then get married the first chance you get.

[Glengoyne]

I wonder what it takes in Phil Knight's world for something to go beyond "indiscretions." hxxp://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=4740543.

I also like the bit where Knight adds in "We investigated his background before the signing." So in other words, Phil Knight and some sleazy investigator were on the short list of folks who could have blown the story on Tiger's predilections long ago.

[RainMaker]

I just don't see how that marriage can survive. She just needs to take her 9 figure settlement and move on. He's not worth keeping, especially given the payout she'd receive and that custody is a shoe-in for her.
Plus it's not like they were married 10 years and then he had an affair. Seems like the whole marriage was a sham to him probably to complete his wholesome image.

[Dutch]

I don't give a shit about Tiger or this latest celeb scandal. I just want to know when I can wear my TW hat again without feeling like I'm gonna get a beat down by every lady I see. I paid good money for that cap!

[Samdari]

Samdari, that NBA joke is lame. Yeah, as opposed to the general piety of athletes in other leagues.


Don't take it personally.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I'm looking forward to the Hot Coffee mini-game in the next Tiger Woods game.

[DaddyTorgo]

I don't give a shit about Tiger or this latest celeb scandal. I just want to know when I can wear my TW hat again without feeling like I'm gonna get a beat down by every lady I see. I paid good money for that cap!

you should probably actually get beat up, and then sue Tiger for your piece

[Noop]

I don't give a shit about Tiger or this latest celeb scandal. I just want to know when I can wear my TW hat again without feeling like I'm gonna get a beat down by every lady I see. I paid good money for that cap!

Why would women care that you're wearing a cap endorsed by Tiger? Wear your cap man if they give you shit about it call them a cunt and keep it moving.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Why would women care that you're wearing a cap endorsed by Tiger? Wear your cap man if they give you shit about it call them a cunt and keep it moving.

Classy!

[Dr. Sak]

For those bored at work

[Noop]

Classy!

Was it too much?

[Honolulu_Blue]

Was it too much?

A bit. I don't think a comment about a Tiger Woods' hate really deserves the ole "C U Next Tuesday". That really needs to be reserved for very, very rare and special occasions.

[Noop]

A bit. I don't think a comment about a Tiger Woods' hate really deserves the ole "C U Next Tuesday". That really needs to be reserved for very, very rare and special occasions.

Indeed. Understood.

[BYU 14]

What is really starting to annoy me is the fact that all these women are being painted as victims in interviews/stories. Are they that fucking stupid to think he would leave his wife and kids for them? Are they that naive to think that IF that did happen he would become a saint and they would be able to trust him on the road?

Come on ladies, you knew what you were getting into, you were all a rich kids toy, own it and enjoy your 15 minutes, which hopefully ends quickly.

As for Tiger, everyone cuts their own deal. Next time maybe you should ask Derek Jeter for advice on how to be a famous athlete, bang hot women and still stay out of scandals. It's called stay single and be honest.

[Galaxy]

What is really starting to annoy me is the fact that all these women are being painted as victims in interviews/stories. Are they that fucking stupid to think he would leave his wife and kids for them? Are they that naive to think that IF that did happen he would become a saint and they would be able to trust him on the road?

Come on ladies, you knew what you were getting into, you were all a rich kids toy, own it and enjoy your 15 minutes, which hopefully ends quickly.

As for Tiger, everyone cuts their own deal. Next time maybe you should ask Derek Jeter for advice on how to be a famous athlete, bang hot women and still stay out of scandals. It's called stay single and be honest.

Yeap. And to be honest, if Tiger was cheating on his wife, he's going to go for an army of booty.

[RainMaker]

What is really starting to annoy me is the fact that all these women are being painted as victims in interviews/stories. Are they that fucking stupid to think he would leave his wife and kids for them? Are they that naive to think that IF that did happen he would become a saint and they would be able to trust him on the road?

Come on ladies, you knew what you were getting into, you were all a rich kids toy, own it and enjoy your 15 minutes, which hopefully ends quickly.

As for Tiger, everyone cuts their own deal. Next time maybe you should ask Derek Jeter for advice on how to be a famous athlete, bang hot women and still stay out of scandals. It's called stay single and be honest.
Women are pretty gullible man.

[Dr. Sak]

Women are pretty gullible man.

Plus as we learn in Borat...they have a smaller brain then men.

[BYU 14]

Women are pretty gullible man.

Money = gullible

I don't see too many broke dudes with a string of Trout like Tiger had.

[PackerFanatic]

What is really starting to annoy me is the fact that all these women are being painted as victims in interviews/stories. Are they that fucking stupid to think he would leave his wife and kids for them? Are they that naive to think that IF that did happen he would become a saint and they would be able to trust him on the road?

Come on ladies, you knew what you were getting into, you were all a rich kids toy, own it and enjoy your 15 minutes, which hopefully ends quickly.

As for Tiger, everyone cuts their own deal. Next time maybe you should ask Derek Jeter for advice on how to be a famous athlete, bang hot women and still stay out of scandals. It's called stay single and be honest.

Bingo. Hit the nail on the head.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Tabloids overnight reported moving trucks at the Orlando residence. How many trucks do you need to haul away hundreds of millions of dollars in prenuptual agreement payoffs?

[Matthean]

Tabloids overnight reported moving trucks at the Orlando residence. How many trucks do you need to haul away hundreds of millions of dollars in prenuptual agreement payoffs?

There has been reports of her buying a house in Sweden, but the article says they both might be moving there to avoid the press and they were likely working on this deal since August. Granted, if you have millions of bucks to drop on a house, I bet you can buy one real quick. I looked at my house on a Sunday and signed by Thursday.

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[Kodos]

I think Tiger could fix things up by going on SNL and doing a funny "Secret Lovers" video with all 27 of his lovers.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I just read a report that Elin will be filing for a divorce.

Report: Wife to seek divorce from Tiger Woods - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=4750352)

I think it's for the best. Clearly he wasn't happy with his marriage and I don't think she'll ever be happy with it again either.

She can go back to Sweden and raise her children and Tiger can go on playing golf and banging VIP hostesses and what not. It's a win-win.

[Noop]

Like I said before I don't think he should have ever gotten married.

[Chubby]

Guess Tiger will be back on the tour soon since he doesn't have a marriage to try and salvage anymore.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I hope he comes back soon. It'll draw huge ratings just to see the three-ring circus each time he hits the course. I can't wait for the first time he says something to a person in the crowd about their behavior.

[jeff061]

I hope he hits on the ladies in the crowd.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I hope he hits on the ladies in the crowd.

Saturday Night Live should do a skit where they invite back Tim Meadows to play "The Ladies' Man" with Tiger Woods as his special guest.

[Young Drachma]

Unfortunate, but...pretty boneheaded stuff on his part. I hope he didn't renegotiate the prenup, at least. A costly mistake, but...life has those for all of us in one way or another.

[stevew]

The relationship was obviously over, so better to get it all done in one swoop.

Anyways, all the talk like she was some saint or something is annoying. The only reason she was with Tiger was because he was a world famous golfer. To me, she's really not that different than any of the other whores that Tiger banged on the side. She was just able to leverage her booty into a significant financial arrangement for herself.

[DaddyTorgo]

Saturday Night Live should do a skit where they invite back Tim Meadows to play "The Ladies' Man" with Tiger Woods as his special guest.
yes!!!!!

[DaddyTorgo]

The relationship was obviously over, so better to get it all done in one swoop.

Anyways, all the talk like she was some saint or something is annoying. The only reason she was with Tiger was because he was a world famous golfer. To me, she's really not that different than any of the other whores that Tiger banged on the side. She was just able to leverage her booty into a significant financial arrangement for herself.

quite the booty too.

not sure that anyone is saying she's a saint or anything, but at least (to our knowledge) she wasn't the one cheating in the relationship. sure maybe it was a relationship where she got $$ and he got her on his arm so they were both using each other, but given her reaction to the situation it sure doesn't seem they had an implicit understanding that he'd be getting tail on the side, so i think it's perfectly fair to consider her the "wronged party" in this case.

[Matthean]

The only reason she was with Tiger was because he was a world famous golfer. To me, she's really not that different than any of the other whores that Tiger banged on the side.

Good thing you know her well enough to know if she was really in love with the guy, or was simply there for the money.

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[Subby]

Anyways, all the talk like she was some saint or something is annoying. The only reason she was with Tiger was because he was a world famous golfer. To me, she's really not that different than any of the other whores that Tiger banged on the side. She was just able to leverage her booty into a significant financial arrangement for herself.
That's quite the supposition.

[Noop]

That's quite the supposition.

Good post.

[AENeuman]

First week of April is going to be ridiculous. First the McGwire circus, and then Tiger at the Masters. To make it a perfect FUBAR I think they should reinstate Tim Donaghy for the NBA playoffs

[panerd]

First week of April is going to be ridiculous. First the McGwire circus, and then Tiger at the Masters. To make it a perfect FUBAR I think they should reinstate Tim Donaghy for the NBA playoffs

I bet McGwire is praying that Tiger decides to come back. There would be zero coverage of his return outside of St. Louis. PTI: Entire first segment, guest, entire second segment. Then the happy happys would mention McGwire's return.

[Galaxy]

Anyways, all the talk like she was some saint or something is annoying. The only reason she was with Tiger was because he was a world famous golfer. To me, she's really not that different than any of the other whores that Tiger banged on the side. She was just able to leverage her booty into a significant financial arrangement for herself.

So does this go for all wealth guys who marry?

[panerd]

So does this go for all wealth guys who marry?

My guess is...

1) If they marry after they are wealthy
2) It is not a childhood sweatheart.
3) It is not another rich person/celebrity

Yes.

[Kodos]

What about if you marry somebody who is not currently rich, but who is likely to get a nice inheritance at some point in the future that may be decades away?

[Passacaglia]

What if you're not rich, but purchase several million dollars of life insurance?

[Passacaglia]

Oh, maybe that's what Kodos was going for. Ah well.

[Marmel]

12-11-2009, 11:36 PM :

He'll be back for the Masters in April.

Do you want to know who wins the Tournament?

[Dr. Sak]

Saying Tiger was going to be back for the Masters was like saying Schmidty was going to choke in the JBL playoffs or Swaggs would never win a RWBL title...not much of a stretch.

[Oilers9911]

Yeah, it's not like you predicted he would come back for the World Putt-Putt championships or something.

[Marmel]

I think it is my first ever correct sports prediction. :(

[Oilers9911]

Well in that case...Good call man!!!

[spleen1015]

Winning Majors is his mission in life.

[flounder]

Winning Majors is his mission in life.

Well, his other mission in life.

[digamma]

I wonder how many holes he'll be able to get in before Augusta.

[Matthean]

I wonder how many holes he'll be able to get in before Augusta.

You mean golf holes right?

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[MalcPow]

I wonder how many holes he'll be able to get in before Augusta.

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/68/tigerhighfive.jpg (http://img39.imageshack.us/i/tigerhighfive.jpg/)

[JonInMiddleGA]

from Toronto Star columnist Dave Perkins

"So that's what Tiger Woods meant when he said he would be fighting the temptations: He's coming back to golf at a club that doesn't allow women,"

[Edward64]

Jim Carrey's twitter rant.

Jim Carrey criticizes Tiger Woods' wife, Elin Nordegren, on Twitter | EW.com (http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/04/10/jim-carrey-tiger-woods/?hpt=T2)
Jim Carrey, who announced his split from Jenny McCarthy this week on Twitter, has posted several Tweets defending Tiger Woods and criticizing Woods’ wife, Elin Nordegren. On Friday, Carrey wrote, “Tiger Woods owes nothing 2 anyone but himself. 2 please his father he gave up his childhood and his freedom in the world. That’s enough!” Then the actor continued: “No wife is blind enough to miss that much infidelity. Elin had 2 b a willing participant on the ride 4 whatever reason” and “No woman just stays at home with the kids anymore. Tiger was wrong and Elin was ignoring the obvious.” Carrey also commented on what he considered to be society’s unfair treatment of Woods these past few months: “Whenever we form a consensus about some1 we envy, who’s stumbling, our collective ego LOVES to flex its unified muscle! S’ugly!” Woods is playing today in the third round of the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga.
I like his movies but he is being an ass. I hope the media makes him pay for this.

[Matthean]

who announced his split (http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/04/09/tmi.celeb.tweets/index.html) from Jenny McCarthy

Odd timing to announce you are getting divorced and then go on a rant defending somebody who did some epic cheating on their wife.
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[Wolfpack]

I don't think they ever married, so there's not any hypocrisy issues at play with regard to cheating on a spouse. I don't know, however, if one or the other was cheating regardless of legal status, though.

[Autumn]

I like his movies but he is being an ass. I hope the media makes him pay for this.

After spending the weekend at my in-laws hearing nothing but people rooting crudely for Tiger to do as poorly as possible in the Master's, I can sympathize if there's now some backlash to the anti-Tiger movement. The venom that people in my family had over this was ridiculous, and at some point, as Jim says, it turns into an excuse to throw hate at someone. Of course it doesn't change anything about what he did and how wrong it was, but naturally the pendulum will start swinging the other way when people get this maniacal about it.

[ISiddiqui]

Also Carrey may be in a general "hate all women" mode at this point and may go back and regret his forcefulness on this.

Though I think there may be some truth in the statement that she had to know, somewhat, that Tiger had been cheating on her.

[flounder]

If Carrey and McCarthey split up, where will I go for medical advice?

[Noop]

There is no reason to hate Tiger. He should have never gotten married and no one would have said a thing.

[Kodos]

Yeah, well, he DID get married. Nobody forced him to do that. He then went out and screwed around extensively. Plenty of reasons not to like him, and plenty of reasons to root for his professional failure.

[Subby]

There is no reason to hate Tiger. He should have never gotten married and no one would have said a thing.
Exactly. When you hate women, like Noop does, then definitely DO NOT get married.

[DaddyTorgo]

this just in

After it was revealed that Tiger Woods cheated on Elin <NOBR style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; COLOR: darkgreen; FONT-SIZE: 100%; FONT-WEIGHT: normal" id=itxt_nobr_3_0>Nordegren</NOBR> (http://operationsports.com/fofc/#) with around 20 different women, including porn stars and prostitutes, he gave a robotic apology and said Elin was the most important thing in the world. He even retired from golf to devote 100 percent of his time toward fixing his marriage. Then a few weeks later he played in the Masters.
Hey guess who’s had enough of his shit.

Just days after Woods completed his triumphant return to golf following his cheating <NOBR style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; COLOR: darkgreen; FONT-SIZE: 100%; FONT-WEIGHT: normal" id=itxt_nobr_4_0>scandal</NOBR>, Entertainment Tonight reports Nordegren, who failed to show at his Masters comeback, is close to filing for divorce.
Correspondent Kevin Frazier, who has links to Woods, said: “For weeks now there have been rumors that Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren might reconcile and save their marriage.
“It was believed by going to sex rehab that Tiger had done just enough to keep his family together. But sources have told me that the marriage is indeed over.
“The couple hasn’t spoken for quite some time and it is believed that all they have to do is work out a few more details on their divorce and they can sign the divorce decree and both can move on with their lives.”

[Kodos]

Why she ever considered staying with him is beyond me.

[McSweeny]

Why she ever considered staying with him is beyond me.

$$$

[Kodos]

Plenty of dollars if she leaves him. Plus, the great bonus of not having to deal with him anymore.

[molson]

I'm sure she decided this a long time ago. Possibly immediately after this all went down. But it might have taken the lawyers a while to cut a deal.

[McSweeny]

Plenty of dollars if she leaves him. Plus, the great bonus of not having to deal with him anymore.

The potential of many more dollars if she sticks around for a bit. Not saying I agree with her, but I can see why she would considering sticking it for an even bigger pay day.

[tyketime]

How many is too many? Apparently the answer is 121. Maybe he should have stopped at 120?

Tiger Woods has confessed to cheating with as many as 120 women behind his wife’s back during their five-year marriage, it was claimed last night.

But a one-night stand with the 21-year-old daughter of a neighbour in Florida was the final straw for Elin Nordegren, according to the National Enquirer magazine in the U.S.

The Enquirer claimed the distraught mother-of-two decided to sign divorce papers after learning the supermarket tabloid was investigating Woods’ alleged fling with Raychel Coudriet, whom he is said to have known since she was just 14.

[Logan]

Give me the over.

[Ryan S]

Tiger is going down in flames today.

[Easy Mac]

Awesome

The first heckling of Tiger Woods occurred at the Quail Hollow Championship Friday afternoon. Woods, who is in danger of missing the cut, was missing a five-foot par putt on the 10th hole, when two spectators acted in concert. The first yelled "get in the hole." The second screamed, "That's what she said." Efforts to find the hecklers by Charlotte police and security were unsuccessful as they apparently left the scene in a heckle and run. Woods is now three over par for the week, two over the cut line.

Tiger Woods heckled at Quail Hollow (http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/fromthebunker/2010/04/tiger-woods-heckled-at-quail-h.html)

[Ryan S]

Wow, a three putt from three feet.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Finally going to change the caddie. Not terribly surprising.....

Tiger Woods and Steve Williams officially call it quits - Devil Ball Golf - Golf*Blog - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/Tiger-Woods-and-Steve-Williams-officially-call-i?urn=golf-wp3915)

[Young Drachma]

Long overdue in my mind.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Goodness. Williams needs to get over it already......

Tiger Woods’ ex-caddie drops racist comment about former boss - Devil Ball Golf - Golf*Blog - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/Tiger-Woods-8217-ex-caddie-drops-racist-commen?urn=golf-wp6713)

[Logan]

This is just an unreal day for sports-related relationship news:

Report: Tiger Woods wants to remarry ex-wife Elin Nordegren after divorce - News | FOX Sports on MSN (http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/tiger-woods-wants-to-remarry-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-after-divorce-cheating-sex-scandal-011613)

[spleen1015]

This is just an unreal day for sports-related relationship news:

Report: Tiger Woods wants to remarry ex-wife Elin Nordegren after divorce - News | FOX Sports on MSN (http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/tiger-woods-wants-to-remarry-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-after-divorce-cheating-sex-scandal-011613)

You realize the 2nd sentence of that article says "According to the National Enquirer"....

[Honolulu_Blue]

This is just an unreal day for sports-related relationship news:

Report: Tiger Woods wants to remarry ex-wife Elin Nordegren after divorce - News | FOX Sports on MSN (http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/tiger-woods-wants-to-remarry-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-after-divorce-cheating-sex-scandal-011613)

Huh. One of the oddest things I learned from that was that Elin Nordegren was dating San Jose Sharks defenesmen Doug Murray?

[Matthean]

"Tiger stopped by Elin's rental house one afternoon when their kids were out with a nanny and they had sex for the first time since the split," a source reportedly told the Enquirer.

Were they looking in the windows?

[stevew]

Did she rip out her tampon and throw it out the window so Tiger would get into it?

[Matthean]

Tiger Woods, Lindsey Vonn make relationship official via Facebook - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/9066541/tiger-woods-lindsey-vonn-make-relationship-official-via-facebook)

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[Young Drachma]

So if she marries Tiger, does she keep the ex-husband's last name?

[JediKooter]

That's a nice group of teeth they have.

[Matthean]

So I guess the lesson from Tiger and Roy is knowing when to get married.

[Noop]

Exactly. When you hate women, like Noop does, then definitely DO NOT get married.

Funny.

[digamma]

Well now we can add that DUI to Tiger's list.

(Won't link the Deadspin but you can take a look there.)

[QuikSand]

Go away.

[digamma]

It probably does stem from getting married.

[molson]

It's not his ex-wife's fault that he sucks as a human.

[CU Tiger]

It's not his ex-wife's fault that he sucks as a human.


I dont think anyone has suggested that.
But he never wanted to be married, or at least never wanted to act married.

If he was a single guy smashing Denny's waitresses and Movie Theater ticket takers, then he is a playboy. Nothing more is said of it.

But when he was an adulterer and his whole word came crashing down...

I have long believed that most great accomplishment is fueled by ridiculous insecurity. I think Tiger is the epitome of that. As long as he is fooling everyone he is unstoppable. Once the charade is up and he isn't the smartest dude in the room who can do know wrong. When he sits alone he wonders, 'Am I really that good of a golfer? Maybe it was just a down few years.'

And from there the snowball grows

[bronconick]

I dont think anyone has suggested that.
But he never wanted to be married, or at least never wanted to act married.

If he was a single guy smashing Denny's waitresses and Movie Theater ticket takers, then he is a playboy. Nothing more is said of it.

But when he was an adulterer and his whole word came crashing down...

I have long believed that most great accomplishment is fueled by ridiculous insecurity. I think Tiger is the epitome of that. As long as he is fooling everyone he is unstoppable. Once the charade is up and he isn't the smartest dude in the room who can do know wrong. When he sits alone he wonders, 'Am I really that good of a golfer? Maybe it was just a down few years.'

And from there the snowball grows


He would've been best off copying Derek Jeter. Nailed whoever he wanted until he got tired and just got married last year.

[rowech]

His problems started when his dad died.