EXCLUSIVE: Coach Who Left Tiger Has "No Regard For A Person Like That"
Posted on May 12, 2010 @ 11:00AM
Hank Haney, Tiger Woods’ long-time swing coach, gave the disgraced golfer his resignation Monday, and RadarOnline.com has now learned exclusively the real reason behind Haney's sudden departure.
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A source close to Haney tells RadarOnline.com that despite their long partnership, and having worked closely together for six years, Haney no longer felt able to continue working with Woods as he has “no regard for a person like that.”
In his official statement, Haney told the Golf Channel he's had great times working for Woods, but feels it's his time to step down, for which he did not give a specific reason.
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The source fills in the blanks though, telling RadarOnline.com, “Hank is a very proper person. He is a good and moral man and very private.
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“He’s been horrified by the revelations that have come out regarding Tiger and his behavior and quite frankly says he has no regard for a person that acts like that.
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“Hank met Tiger 15 years ago and was totally blown away by him. He absolutely adored him and could spot his amazing talent – he knew he would go far.
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“When Tiger asked him to be his coach he had no hesitation, he was absolutely thrilled. He viewed Tiger as a diligent, private, intelligent person and he had nothing but respect for him.
“But that has changed and Hank no longer feels able to work with him.
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“Hank doesn’t want to be mixed up in that kind of, you know, whatever’s going on. Tiger’s not turning it around, maybe he’s not trying hard…I don’t know! I really don’t have an answer for that. But Hank is not the kind of man to get involved in anything like that, he’ll stay away from it, no comment, even if he knew something was going on, which I don’t believe that he did.
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“Ultimately, the years that they were together just ran out. And Hank gave it a ton of thought and just decided I’m done. And when Hank is done, he’s done, there’s no persuading otherwise.”
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Rumor has it Hank busted Tiger with Poly Max Extremes on his clubs, and when Tiger removed the product he couldnt hit the ball straight and long. After that Hank told Tiger good bye.
Posted Thu, 10/07/2010 - 12:39pm
This guy is a rat jumping off a sinking ship. He has no morals himself. He left his wife for a 30 something bimbo as well. He just didn't want his cover blown
Posted Thu, 05/13/2010 - 8:44pm
Didn't hank ditch his wife for some blonde 32 year old recently? This is either the pot calling the kettle black or a false report.
Posted Thu, 05/13/2010 - 5:42pm
Everyone runs for the doors as Tiger got outed. Thing is, it looks like they knew about it but looked the other way when his womanizing was was a secret in the locker room.
Posted Thu, 05/13/2010 - 12:59pm
Once again, NO PROOF! Sports media are telling a totally different story, and they know the truth. The sports journalists say Hank quit over Tiger's golf swing. Why r u people GULLIBLE enough 2 believe RadarOnline's crappy stories without proof?
Posted Thu, 05/13/2010 - 12:18pm
If this guy had any morals he would have dropped him long ago. Why now?
Posted Thu, 05/13/2010 - 10:51am
yeah, Hank needs to lighten up. I am sure he is not as squeaky clean as he thinks he is. He has need for forgiveness just like the rest of us.
Posted Thu, 05/13/2010 - 8:25am
It seems that more of the Tiger entourage may slowly start stepping away. Tiger's problem with his swing may have more to do with his health. It's been said that he has ignored back, health problems. Karma.
Posted Wed, 05/12/2010 - 3:14pm
I guess this version makes for a great story for Tiger haters, though.
Posted Wed, 05/12/2010 - 3:07pm
They couldn't write this story on ESPN or the Golf Channel website because people who actually watch golf would break out in laughter. Haney quit because Tiger was about to fire him and he was being criticized for ruining Tiger's swing.
Posted Wed, 05/12/2010 - 3:06pm