Tiger Woods - The Entire Situation

[Greyson]

Originally Posted by BullDog

Professional athletes and other celebrities make lots of money based on their public image. Lots. Tiger Woods is one of the greatest, if not the greatest golfer, to have ever played the game. However, he did not become a billionaire (yes billionaire) based solely on playing golf. Not even close.

His apology was well scripted, with no questions allowed. The mid February press conference gives him plenty of time to return to golf for all the prime time events. The first of the four majors, the Master's Tournament, is in April. Let's see if he plays.

This article pretty much sums up my thoughts.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...d=opinionsbox1


He may be a sex addict and recognize that and be working on it. I have no idea. He may be genuinely sorry. I have no idea. But this was a very scripted, well timed press conference- it's a way for him to make a comeback. It's about the big bucks.

I think this is a cogent and fair post. I am willing to concede that his press conference in part is about the "big bucks" but I don't believe the press conference was entirely about the money. I also agree that putting ourselves forward as public figures or celebrities does make us fair game for media. However, I don't think the probing media spot light should be extended to their families and friends.