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Whatever it was, Woods should just come clean about wreck

STEVE DeSHAZO: Tiger

Date published: 11/30/2009

By Steve DeShazo

THERE'S a per- fectly logical explanation for why Tiger Woods crashed his luxury SUV leaving his driveway at 2:25 a.m. the morning after Thanksgiving.

Hello? Black Friday? Stores open at 4 a.m.? Arrive early to avoid long lines? Didn't anybody see "Jingle All the Way"?

And Woods' wife, Elin, happened to have a golf club in her hands in the wee hours of the morning because she wanted to show Tiger what brand of clubs to buy as a gift for her twin sister.

No? Don't buy it? You're not alone.

We kid because Tiger apparently emerged physically unscathed from the single-car accident, other than some facial lacerations. His reputation is another matter--especially the longer he goes without explaining himself.

Woods is scheduled to hold a press conference in Thousand Oaks, Calif., tomorrow before the Chevron World Challenge, which benefits his charitable foundation. As of last night, it was unclear whether he will attend the tournament or the press conference--and if he does, whether he'll even address the issue.

He canceled three scheduled meetings with police investigators, and his only public comment so far has been a statement he released yesterday. He took the blame for the crash and expressed his embarrassment and thanks for fans' concern. He said his wife "acted courageously" after finding him injured.

Until last week, Woods had enjoyed a nearly flawless public reputation. The only criticism (aside from the fact that he won too often) was that he didn't condemn Augusta National's policy excluding women as members.

He has 14 major championships, a gorgeous wife, two cute kids, billions of dollars and global fame. He's the world's most recognizable athlete--witness the thousands who recently turned out to watch him play a practice round in Australia.

"I'm human and I'm not perfect," he said in the statement. "I will certainly make sure this doesn't happen again."


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Date published: 11/30/2009


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If the roles were reversed (posted by ProudAFWife , Dec. 1, 2009 1:17 pm)   
and it was a woman who was fleeing from a husband who may have attacked her, you bet the police should investigate. We may never know, but sounds like the couple definitely need some counseling.

he wont come clean... (posted by pensfan71 , Dec. 1, 2009 10:41 am)   
because he will look bad. plain and simple. his airbags didnt deploy because he barely hit anything. his back window was bashed out because his wife bashed it in with a 5 iron as she was chasing him down the driveway...right after she smacked him in the face with it...

People certainly have no life but (posted by ConcernedOne , Dec. 1, 2009 10:34 am)   
to worry about this garbage. Tiger Woods owes no one an explanation except his wife and law enforcement. As for his endorsements, that is between him and the companies who endorse him. And, who really cares anyhow? We had a president who dallied in the White House and no one seemed to care about that! I'd say we have a lot more to worry about in this country than why Tiger was driving at 2:30 in the morning.

well... (posted by pensfan71 , Dec. 1, 2009 10:31 am)   
i know i'm never buying gillette shaving cream again because tiger woods got hit in the face with a golf club like a pansy by his little swedish wife....lol

This matter is (posted by SimplyAmazed , Dec. 1, 2009 9:48 am)   
no one's business but Tiger Woods'. It appears he was right outside his own home so I fail to see why the police are even involved at this point. I am certain Woods is more than willing to pay whatever for the fire hydrant. This is ridiculous when there is so much and far more significant issues that should be concerning people at this time. Just totally ridiculous!

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