I have found it so interesting to see the condemnation and admonishment of Tiger Woods by the media and public.
I’ll concede the fact that he has made a billion endorsement dollars off of an image that he has not lived up to, but it’s hard to feel sorry for the companies, who I assure you have their own moral issues, that paid Tiger the money. He is, after all, one of the most recognizable human beings on the entire planet.
Sean Foley is the coach of Stephen Ames, Sean O'Hair, Hunter Mahan and others. He is also the 2008 Ontario PGA Teacher of the Year.
He became recognized by his on course accomplishments, and not because of how he chose to live his private life.
I believe if we all took a look in the mirror and did it long enough we would have nothing to say about anyone else.
In professional sports, he is one of 10,000 or so who have been down that same road. But in a society where anyone with a video camera or internet access can be a member of the media he got ‘caught’ in the biggest way.
He is still the greatest player of all time, even if the membership of Augusta National gave him a slap on the wrist at this year’s Masters.
Tiger has changed the face of golf from participation to purses. I look forward to watching him break all the records for years to come.
And I find it funny that no one has mentioned that his name and image has brought about $500 million dollars to charities all over the world.
Just something to think about …
About the Author
I doubt if Tiger has seen this article, but I do believe that Tiger has chosen the right coach – and I am basing this on the fact that Sean Foley is not sitting in judgement of Tiger Woods for his adultery (although not condoning it). I do believe that the he recognizes and respects Tiger’s golfing abilities and wants to see him regain his full potential. Even before the scandal, Sean expressed a wish to work with Tiger. Right man in right place and right time. All the best to both of them.