So was Tiger really contrite?

[blackjack]

Not that the man owes me or 99% of all people an apology, but if you are going to go on TV to apologize, make it believable.

Anyone else see it?

[citcat]

Yeah. It was obvious he realized how wrong he was.
But I remember when my husband's nephew came to us and apologized for not showing up at our daughter's funeral (he agreed to be a pall bearer). He was on drugs and stuff. It was part of his 12 step program. Tiger's apology had a 'scent' of that. It was something he had to do to get better.
The nephew didn't. He's in jail.

[fabduo]

I agree -it was most likely part of his "program" to get better. I personally have lost respect for him as a man & probably could never get it back. As a golfer, yes he is the best out there. He definitely did not look comfortable up there, his poor mother loooked like he!!. There is all this talk as to why his wife wasn't there -I don't think she should have been there -even if she is still trying to stay with him - I can't stand it when those politicians get up there with their spouses after their affairs -what the he!! are these women thinking -I would have to use all my strength not to throw him off the podium. As you can see I am not the forgiving type when it involves the sacrament of marriage -DON'T get married then!!!
Okay off my milk carton

[ph4ever]

I haven't seen it yet.

If it was perhaps as citcat suggested part of a 12 step program who is the apology directed to? His fans? His wife? Or is it an attempt to perhaps revive his dying endorsement career?

Also as citcat suggested, addicts when working step 9 they can actually come across as completely belivable to those they are trying to make amends to, yet they can still relapse and fall back into their addiction. Step 9 is not only to ask to be forgiven for hurt and pain caused, but to also forgive ones self which is essential in recovery.

Only time will tell if he is working a 12 step program and truly contrite.

[frognot]

He's now talked the talk, can he walk the walk?

Of course, he might be walking alone now.

[citcat]

I haven't seen it yet.

If it was perhaps as citcat suggested part of a 12 step program who is the apology directed to? His fans? His wife? Or is it an attempt to perhaps revive his dying endorsement career?

I think he apologized to pretty much EVERYBODY: fans, kids who looked up to him, his Mom, his business partners, employees, friends, other golfers, endorsement partners, etc. He said his apology to his wife would be private.

[ph4ever]

Thanks citcat!!! I'm sure I'll watch it this weekend when I an not as busy and don't have anything else to do.

[CindaBee]

While I don't believe he owed the public an apology, personally, I was impressed how, as my husband put it, he "manned up." I liked the fact that he didn't blame anything on anyone else, he took full responsibiity and admitted that he had gotten caught up in his own celebrity. His statement that he began to feel it was above the rules for everyone else also pleased me. We rarely see anyone take complete blame for their actions, someone/thing else always seems to be at fault. I hope many youngsters take that to heart.

[pair8head]

It may just be me but I don't believe he owes me an apology.
I am not a huge fan of his nor do I buy s*** just because he
shills for the company that makes it.

I also find it interesting to note that Nike never pulled their endorsement deal.
I guess from what I've read anyway that they came out and said that the deal
with Tiger stems from the fact that he can hit a golf ball further and more accurately
then everyone else and that's all they cared about.

[Skibo]

I thought that it was silly that his 'announcement' got so much coverage. I really wasn't disturbed when his whole mess made headlines. I enjoy watching him golf and really don't care about his personal life. If his wife stays with him he will have to build trust with her through actions not some public prepared announcement. Personally, I hope that is the last he speaks of the incident. I agree with him that his personal life is between him and his family.

[Brown Eyed Girl]

Was Tiger contrite? I dunno...was Bill Clinton? Was Kobe Bryant? Was....well, I could go on forever but I think you get the picture.

Tiger has never showed much emotion on or off the golf course, it's just the way he is. It definitely makes it hard to determine whether or not he's truly sorry. Even the most contrite people can just be really good actors...only time will tell with either type if they meant their apology and if they've truly changed.

I don't get what "questions" people want answered. Do you truly want all the sordid details of his affairs? If so, you need more therapy than Tiger. And before you throw coconuts at me, that is a collective "you" as in the the world, not a finger pointing to anyone here.

I didn't think there was any doubt that this was part of his recovery program, that was brought up the minute word of this statement came out. Sure, I wish it wasn't scripted, but sometimes that is the only way people can get through a statement. Kinda like teleprompters....

It will be interesting to how this all plays out. If Elin truly forgives him and stands by him, will the rest of the public follow suit?

[BoozeInTheBlender]

I heard on the radio a while back that the Tiger Woods affair story made more consecutive front page news than the Sept. 11th attacks in the NY Post newspaper. What have we become as a nation to be more interested in how much a$$ Tiger is getting compared to the security of our nation?

Yes, I'm sick of Tiger and all his faults being broadcasted in every source of media possible.

Call it what ever you want, I just don't see where someone with a $10 million yacht thinks he has problems compared to the rest of the world.

[oceanstate]

I'm just struggling with this as a real addiction. It seems to me that he was a young guy who got a lot of money and fame at a very early age, and decided he didn't have to play by the same rules as everyone else.

[ph4ever]

I'm just struggling with this as a real addiction. It seems to me that he was a young guy who got a lot of money and fame at a very early age, and decided he didn't have to play by the same rules as everyone else.

As opposed to a fake addiction? Some define addiction as the condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or or involved in something. In other words if it adversely takes over or affects your normal life. I've heard he paid huge ammounts for multiple hookers. If that is true what is the difference between him blowing all that money on women vs blowing a bunch of money on crack cocaine?

[drunkpirate66]

Who gives a flying f*ck what anyone does in there bedroom? All the women he had sex with knew who he was . . . therefore they all knew he was married. Why don't they apologize? Why don't they stand up for women bonding together for the supposed honor of marriage? They are all just as guilty. His wife wouldn't be with him to begin with if he was some 50,000$ every man . . . they are all perfect examples of the competition for men stereotype that exists for most women but no one wants to talk about because it is not PC. I hope Tiger has sex with 5,000 more women just so people shut up about it -eventually. It - Doesn't - Matter. Who cares? it is not news. It is not our business. It is stupid gossip. Was contrite? Not at all. "Spirtitual self"my ass . . . . . . . what a nob.

[txaggirl91]

Is this a real addiction? Yes

Do I think Tiger suffers from it? No.

The women involved - they are just as responsible as he is. They knew he was married and still slept with him. Both showing very little respect for his wife. His wife should take him to the cleaners.

For people who get caught cheating, especially stars, it has been as easy excuse to say "I have a s*x addiction". It hacks me off to see how easily addiction gets used for any bad behavior, especially cheating.

I have more to say but it is best not....

[RinglingRingling]

I'm just struggling with this as a real addiction. It seems to me that he was a young guy who got a lot of money and fame at a very early age, and decided he didn't have to play by the same rules as everyone else.

As opposed to a fake addiction? Some define addiction as the condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or or involved in something. In other words if it adversely takes over or affects your normal life. I've heard he paid huge ammounts for multiple hookers. If that is true what is the difference between him blowing all that money on women vs blowing a bunch of money on crack cocaine?

Crack cocaine would have been stereotypical and prevented him from making tourney appearances. Hookers, well...

[ph4ever]

Is this a real addiction? Yes

Do I think Tiger suffers from it? No.

The women involved - they are just as responsible as he is. They knew he was married and still slept with him. Both showing very little respect for his wife. His wife should take him to the cleaners.

For people who get caught cheating, especially stars, it has been as easy excuse to say "I have a s*x addiction". It hacks me off to see how easily addiction gets used for any bad behavior, especially cheating.

I have more to say but it is best not....

Let's talk over drinks in May. I think we could have TONS of fun with this one!!

[txaggirl91]

Connie - we can fun over a lot of topics....

[C-Dawg]

Is this a real addiction? Yes

Do I think Tiger suffers from it? No.

The women involved - they are just as responsible as he is. They knew he was married and still slept with him. Both showing very little respect for his wife. His wife should take him to the cleaners.

For people who get caught cheating, especially stars, it has been as easy excuse to say "I have a s*x addiction". It hacks me off to see how easily addiction gets used for any bad behavior, especially cheating.

I have more to say but it is best not....

I agree with you Janice....