Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods apologized Friday. He did not answer questions and most reporters felt that this was a travesty. By now we all know about Tiger's transgressions. Clearly he made many mistakes, clearly a high percentage of athletes are assumed to be doing the same thing that he did.

Tiger Woods does not owe me an apology. I long ago stopped considering athletes as role models. This does not mean some are not, some are, and at times I feel that some are good role models. However, even before these transgressions coming to light Tiger Woods was not, in my view, a role model. His behavior on the golf course which has been well documented relieved him from any obligations as a role model.

He is an excellent golfer. One of the best of all time. Cursing, throwing clubs etc made clear however that he was also a prima donna.

In his apologies for his many transgressions Tiger as an aside also promised to show more respect for the game. One can assume that this reference means that Tiger's behavior will improve on the course.

This is the apology that Tiger owes golf fans. Let us hope he means it.

Any other apoligies are owed only to Tiger's sponsers and more importantly to his wife. I am rooting for him here too. He is just a man like all of us, he makes mistakes and he deserves forgiveness.

Accepting a bad shot with grace will be a good start for me.