Tiger Woods is human after all.
In a statement released on his website Wednesday, the superstar admitted to “personal sins” and “transgressions” that have left a stain on himself and his family.
Woods also made it known that he feels privacy is something that should be protected, even with celebrity status. “Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn't have to mean public confessions,” said Woods
The statement came after almost six days of tabloid speculation that began with an suspicious early morning single car accident last Friday with Woods at the wheel; cut, bloodied, and without shoes.
I’m not going to get into the TMZ fodder here. The pictures, text messages, and even voicemails are easily accessible to anyone who knows how to use Google. The important part of Woods’ statement is the apology to his wife and two young children, but perhaps the most interesting element is Tiger's unabashed furor toward the lack of privacy today. Woods explained that he feels we all have the "right to some simple, human measure of privacy."
Privacy is an aspect of life to which we should all have access. Tiger Woods has given up most semblance of such privacy over the years, and has made millions along the way. His point strikes a chord with me, and it’s easy to see that when the media is throwing personal communications in the face of one’s family, perhaps celebrity has gone too far in our ever news hungry world. That said, an invasion of privacy didn’t cause Woods’ failures, it simply brought them to light.
Tiger’s life isn’t over. He’ll still win hundreds more golf tournaments, most likely breaking Jack Nicklaus’ record in the process. Tiger has never been a politician or a preacher. Woods has always been a golfer, and what he does in the fairway and on the tee box is what has brought him astounding fame and fortune.
Woods has made terrible mistakes, but it’s not for us to judge him. His wife, his family, and his close friends have to try to accept his apology and move forward.
Tiger’s image may never be the same, but all he can hope for is that his family life will someday be what it was before this week’s media firestorm. Either way, I’ll be watching him on Sundays.
Those privacy privileges are gone when you are an icon. Unless you are hiding in his bushes, it's all public. It's naive to think that everyone isn't watching his every move. His apology was garbage, just like his attitude on the golf course.
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Tiger losing sponsors and money, that's what happens when you cheat.
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