Tiger Woods from his official website:
Due to injuries sustained in a one-car accident last week, Tiger Woods will be unable to play in the 2009 Chevron World Challenge.
(No Kidding)
“I am extremely disappointed that I will not be at my tournament this week,” Woods said. “I am certain it will be an outstanding event and I’m very sorry that I can’t be there.”
“We support Tiger’s decision and are confident the strong field and excellent course will provide an exciting week of competition at the Chevron World Challenge, said Greg McLaughlin, Tiger Woods Foundation President & CEO
Woods will not participate in any other tournaments in 2009 and will return to action next year.
Woods had been scheduled for an opening press conference tomorrow here in L.A.
Now for why Woods may really be skipping out on the event…
If he shows up to the tournament, the Florida Highway Patrol may be able to tell if his injuries are not consistent with a car accident. If that’s the case, his wife Elin Nordegren could potentially be charged with domestic assault.
On the business side, since Woods’ biggest sponsor, Nike, has given him the all clear by throwing its full support behind Woods, the golfer probably thinks he won’t lose any other sponsors despite his no-show this week. Not to mention his opaque portrayal of the car accident and National Enquirer story of his alleged affair with Rachel Uchitel.
One thing that is beyond Woods’ control is Uchitel, who has hired Glorida Allred and will likely be all over the electronic media in coming days as she considers whether to pursue a defamation lawsuit against the Enquirer. A constant reminder of Woods’ alleged affair, whether Uchitel denies it or not.
If that does happen, you would think at some point Woods would address the story publicly. Woods’ no doubt has weighed his legal options regarding the Enquirer story and perhaps has concluded that it wouldn’t be worth risking his privacy to go to trial over the report.
Of course, that could change in a flash.
UPDATE: Jim McCabe of FOXSports.com and GOLFWEEK reports that Woods likely golf return would be at Torrey Pines in San Diego Jan. 28-31.
4:08 pm on November 30th, 2009
This has got to be the last Tiger story for awhile. I mean, what else is there to write about?
4:20 pm on November 30th, 2009
more… more…more it’s just the beginning!
4:22 pm on November 30th, 2009
whats that sound?
oh its the sound of media credentials being thrown in the trash
4:44 pm on November 30th, 2009
It’s hilarious how the big media tiptoed around this story in an attempt not to piss off Tiger and Nike.
4:53 pm on November 30th, 2009
Sportsby Woods. WTF
4:55 pm on November 30th, 2009
Thats why we need national enquirer and TMZ
5:39 pm on November 30th, 2009
Thanks Brooks … Keep them coming.
5:54 pm on November 30th, 2009
You might want to check if you are allowed to use Accenture advertising on your sight.
5:55 pm on November 30th, 2009
Brooks, it’s time to let Pete, Jason, Rick, et.al. start posting again……. Still looking for that big SbB Girls update, too.
5:56 pm on November 30th, 2009
What exactly is the reason Woods owes anyone but his family and law enforcement any reason for anything? Anyone care to explain that? Get out of the mud Brooks, you’re in the same sentence as the Enquirer, which shouldn’t make you happy but should want you to take a hot shower to scrub off the stank. Next time I check this site I wouldn’t be surprised to see “Tiger Trapped in Fridge-Eats Own Foot” as a headline, and about 110,000 dumbasses clicking on it.
7:01 pm on November 30th, 2009
This is great…because Tiger wants the world to think he’s mr perfect, this just wipes out his whole deck of cards. He’s just like every other million, er billion dollar athlete, he thinks he’s invincible and that he can pump as many chicks as he wants, and how dare ANYONE question God’s Messiah to the golfing world. Brooks is calling out Tiger’s BS and not backing down. I say good on ya mate!
10:46 pm on November 30th, 2009
I have been an avid Golfer for more than 35 years……have always felt that Woods is an A-Hole…..
Actually, I was a Fuzzy Zoeller fan, because of his sense of humor…..
Hope Elin takes this A-Hole for quite a ride….
Willybee
11:33 pm on November 30th, 2009
Soooooo, how ’bout that Simona Halep?
12:20 am on December 1st, 2009
ordinary people would not get three door knocks from the police. If you didnt give a voluntary interview, they would get a couret ordered detention around here. amzing the ability to be a scoflaw when you have a few mill,,,billion.
8:57 am on December 1st, 2009
Just shows you why Jeter is Sportsman of the Year. Wins and stays single while banging as many hot chicks as he wants without any controversy. He will get married when he is 40 and have his 2-3 kids. Wife will even be hotter then Tigers.