Tiger Releases Statement
Posted on Nov 29, 2009 @ 01:58PM
Tiger Woods has broken his silence about the early morning one-car crash outside his home.
The golfing great released a statement on his Web site Sunday - but it didn't say much.
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He shed no light on events preceding the accident and wrote, "This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way."
Tiger's crash has become an even bigger story as it occurred shortly after the National Enquirer published a front page story linking him to a woman in a cheating scandal.
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The woman, Rachel Uchitel, has denied the story but the Enquirer has caught her in a myriad of inconsistencies.
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She previously had an affair with Bones star David Boreanz while his wife was pregnant. That story was broken by Star magazine and RadarOnline.com has independently confirmed the affair.
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Here is Tiger's statement about the car crash:
"As you all know, I had a single-car accident earlier this week, and sustained some injuries. I have some cuts, bruising and right now I'm pretty sore.
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This situation is my fault, and it's obviously embarrassing to my family and me. I'm human and I'm not perfect. I will certainly make sure this doesn't happen again.
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This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way. Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumors that are currently circulating about my family and me are irresponsible.
The only person responsible for the accident is me. My wife, Elin, acted courageously when she saw I was hurt and in trouble. She was the first person to help me. Any other assertion is absolutely false.
This incident has been stressful and very difficult for Elin, our family and me. I appreciate all the concern and well wishes that we have received. But, I would also ask for some understanding that my family and I deserve some privacy no matter how intrusive some people can be. "
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So it makes me wonder why the highway patrol initially said that charges were pending. Oh well, guess we'll never know. Tiger is a great role model so I hope this all goes away and he & his wife can work these out peacefully.
Posted Sun, 11/29/2009 - 7:02pm
A title of role model is given to some celebs by the media and fans, right or wrong. When they inevitably slip and fall from grace showing they're only human they are turned on. Dont put anyone on a pedestal and teach kids we all make mistakes.
Posted Sun, 11/29/2009 - 10:10pm
ROLE MODEL/? you call what has happened role model? you must live were sweeping things in the closet is out of sight out of mind, the kind of neighbor hood were on the outside everything looks good but on the in side disfuctional.
Posted Sun, 11/29/2009 - 8:55pm
No comment is the best comment!
Posted Sun, 11/29/2009 - 5:49pm
agree 100%
Posted Mon, 11/30/2009 - 4:54am
I am sure he's trying to protect his $100 million a year price tag. Good luck to you Tiger, hope you get it together!
Posted Sun, 11/29/2009 - 5:48pm
He's also worth millions to sponsors and the tour and therefore to other players. There is alot riding on his image yes. Im guessing in his shoes not too many would have a choice to do much different.
Posted Sun, 11/29/2009 - 5:58pm
He's handling it exactly as I predicted. And unlike the Gosselins when Tiger says it's a private issue, he means it. Period. There will be no round of talk shows and interviews.
Posted Sun, 11/29/2009 - 5:48pm
Just read that Tiger does not have to talk to the Police - any further discussions with them are voluntary.
Posted Sun, 11/29/2009 - 5:28pm
AMEN to privacy! Some famed individuals can manage that with dignity, and I am counting on Tiger to keep his family life out of the tabloid feeding frenzy!
Posted Sun, 11/29/2009 - 4:57pm