So, Tiger Woods is apologising…
February 19th, 2010 | Published in Sharm On The Scene | 16 Comments
Should we forgive him?
Tiger Wods is seen publicly for the first time on golf course in Windermere, Florida yesterday.
The pro-golfer seemed to be in good spirits and even smiled for the cameras (or maybe he was just smiling for no reason).
As you all know, Tiger is ready to make a public apology – although no cameras will be allowed during the conference. (I’m not sure if he’ll be smiling then)
First of all, why is he apologising to the public? I don’t remember being affected by his actions at all but that’s just me.
I don’t know how you guys feel about Tiger taking on 14 mistresses (that’s only the ones who have come out publicly!) and tarnishing his good boy image.
Do you think Tiger should apologise to the public? If yes, what should he say to us? If no, why shouldn’t he apologise?
The best replies win two movie passes courtesy of Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC).
Just leave your comments below and I’ll get back to you. This ‘forum’ is only open until Feb 24, 2010…so get your opinions out and ready!
xoxo,
Sharm
February 19th, 2010at 2:54 pm(#)
Why should he apologize..?? Hello, it’s his own life.He’s the one who shape it. Let him do what he want. Leave him and his family handle the situation.
February 19th, 2010at 2:56 pm(#)
As a public figure, he should apologize and we should forgive him. I am not a golf fan so I was not affected by it but what about those who idolize him? Apparently, he do know his act was inappropriate, that’s why he apologize for disappointed the fans. Apology should be seen as a divine act because one must have huge courage to do so.
February 19th, 2010at 9:59 pm(#)
He should not apologise to the public.
The reason is clear: the person he wronged is his wife. His apology should be to her and for her only.
Apologising to the public would be like checking your neighbours children…you have no right to.
February 20th, 2010at 12:39 am(#)
Hello!
He should be apologising to his wife and family and not to the public. Anyhow, the entire “Tiger is back and he is apologising” drama is so typical and laughable. Obviously, it is an arrangement to protect the sponsorships and steam of income.
Is the apology a sincere one, when only he speaks and no one else? Divine act? Nah, coward’s I will say.
Randy Pausch’s 3 steps to an apology:
1) Sorry
2) I am wrong
3) what can I do to make it better?
Aplogy because you meean it, with sincerity and not put up a teary drama.
And life is about making decisions and be accountable for your own ones. He is wrong; he cheated on his wife. But what it has to do with you, the public? I guess it’s the perfect closing for the drama, and also keeping Nike’s next 3 years sponsorship
February 21st, 2010at 12:23 am(#)
It’s really strange how people believe that by “apologising”, all the wrongs become right and all the problems go away.
In reality, it doesn’t…What has been done may be forgiven but most of the times, it is not forgotten. And sooner or later, it’ll surface again to wreak havoc in the lives of those affected.
Apologise to the public? Hmm… there is no necessity for that, because whatever he did, it’s between him and his family. It doesn’t affect the general public, at least, not in the same way as his wife or family.
And who are we to demand that apology? We, ourselves, would have had our fair share of misdeeds. No one is perfect.
So, leave him to do what he needs to do to mend his relationship with his wife. We really shouldn’t be pointing fingers and making the situation worse.
February 21st, 2010at 5:38 am(#)
Due to him being a golf prodigy or a public figure, he stands as a role model for many adolescents not just adults, who live the dream to be like him one day. Therefore, he owes the public a certain form of humility but not necessarily an apology. A simple action of “I’m trying to make this work” is all that is needed. Besides, this is between closed family doors. We are nothing but “busy-bodies” if you will. I am sure there are many if not few, out there like the fallen star.
Besides, how can we call out the existence of moral weakness in another when man themselves are overcome by their desires?
February 21st, 2010at 12:11 pm(#)
There is no law stating that if an idol did a mistake in his life, he have to apologize to the public. Same for Tiger, it is not up to us to say or judge whether he should apologize or not. Everyone did mistake in their life, be it big or small, mistake is still mistake and some will haunt us for sure. So if he intended to apologize, it should be first made to the person related to.
February 21st, 2010at 12:12 pm(#)
Apologize should come from the heart and not from the mouth. No point apologizing and still doing the same mistake. Thus the decision is still on his own hand.
February 21st, 2010at 8:47 pm(#)
there is really pointless if a person decided making an apology (either in public or private) if they themselves doesnt really fully wanting to be a better person. Action is better than words/promises. Dont bother apologizing if he cant keep his pants sealed. Enuff making fool of himself.
February 22nd, 2010at 12:36 pm(#)
It does not make a difference to apologise to the public because it is his personal affairs. He just need to apologise to his family, beg for forgiveness and make up for all his wrongdoings.
February 23rd, 2010at 10:08 pm(#)
Well, at the end of the day he’s still a celebrity, sports icon and role model, ain’t he? So be it saving face or getting back his sponsorship dollars; he simply DO NOT have any other options but to apologise publicly during his coming-out press conference!
Yes,I do agree it’s a private matter between him and his wife which should be settled privately. He should definitely apologise to her, that’s for sure….But the way i see it; after cheating on her for sooo many times despite repeated forgiveness and second chances; she’s finally have had enough! Geez, the lady is a gorgeous model faced with the prospect of a fat divorce settlement… why should she even pitied her cheating husband now??? Let him be the public laughing stock! A woman scorned can be much more poisonous than toxic snakes, i tell ya!
Obviously the prospects of them getting back together is next to none. So the only realistic solution in sight for poor En.Harimau Hutan to redeem back his fledgling career and gain back his increasingly falling sponsorship dollars is to – what else, APOLOGISE PUBLICLY!!
And what should he say ? I say honesty is the best policy. The more genuine he is able to present himself at the upcoming press conference, the more the world press will be able to sympathize and give him a chance by giving him more favourable press coverages! Of course, it should be along the lines of “I am deeply sorry for the hurt i caused my wife, kids, family and all those who cares about me especially my fans. This is totally my fault and my fault only and i regret it ever happened …..etc etc” ..Well, you get the drift!
July 5th, 2010at 1:27 am(#)
Tiger Woods is a very good golfer but his reputation as a cheating husband made him a bad character.~-`
August 2nd, 2010at 11:28 am(#)
Tiger Woods is great and golf and i guess she is also great in picking up women”~-
September 29th, 2010at 1:34 pm(#)
i didn’t know that Tiger Woods is a womanizer too~’;
October 14th, 2010at 1:24 pm(#)
yep! tiger woods is also a womanizer,-`
October 25th, 2010at 11:15 pm(#)
who would have thought that tiger woods is a womanizer too`;*