Tiger Woods To Make Public Apology And Return To Golf (Update)

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by Steve Krakauer | 2:47 pm, February 17th, 2010

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The last public statement made by Tiger Woods was on December 2, but now it appears he’s about to reemerge publicly.

TMZ is reporting he will return to golf next month, while Charlie Gasparino, recently of Fox Business Network, reports he will first make a public apology, likely Friday.

TMZ wrote:

As we first reported, a source who works for Tiger Woods told TMZ Tiger planned to play at Tavistock in March — a PGA event between the golf pros at Isleworth and the neighboring Lake Nona pros.

They also said he would play in the Masters.

Gasparino was supposed to make his FBN debut on Monday, but instead was on-air this afternoon with his scoop on the breaking news.

Said Gasparino (“the newest member of the Fox Business team,” said anchor Liz Claman):

I have been speaking with sponsors who say they have been alerted by his reps that a public apology from Tiger Woods is imminent. It could occur as early as tomorrow sometime around 11am, and that there’s going to be an announcement of the public apology that will be done at a press conference some time tonight. Now like I said, we don’t have this yet from Tiger’s representatives.

Back in December we put the odds for Woods breaking his silence by press conference at 12:1.

> Update: What the hell? Gregg Jarrett of FNC reports:

He’s apparently not going to be answering questions from the media, who will not even be allowed in the same room. They’re going to be – by the way only credentialed reporters, and not quite sure what that means – they’re going to be in an adjacent room watching a closed feed. Now this is going to be a conversation that Tiger’s going to be having with a group of friends, colleagues and close associates.

Here’s the FBN story:

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mcf1757

Great to see Tiger emerging from all this wreck, I’m ready to see him back on the course!!
The Real Royal King

I haven’t been this thrilled since FedEx delivered a box of toner to me a few moments ago.
mcf1757

Sounds exciting!
Puter Boi

WOO HOO!!!! Tiger back in time for The Masters!
Azarkhan

“I haven’t been this thrilled since FedEx delivered a box of toner to me a few moments ago.”
Exactly! It must be a slow news day.
blueblogger

I am glad to see him back in the game. Thank goodness most of the people that attend golf matches have manners and are respectful of the game. They just need to let him play the game and let him deal with his demons on his own.
libra blue

The people watching the game may have class and manners, but Woods does not. Another scumbag celebrity gets a pass. You can put lipstick on a pig, but. it is still a pig.
The Real Royal King

I have to say I admire him for returning so soon. It is not going to be easy for him.
Puter Boi

What is great about this story…..the best player in the game is coming back…that in itself is cool…..but even better….those who don’t like Tiger don’t have to watch….they don’t have to buy what he endorses…they don’t have to listen to his news conferences or read his website….BUT…those of us who wish…can do all of those things…

Life is grand!
Jim R

Good luck, Tiger; and to your family. I’ve admired your skills since the junior amateur days and look forward to you setting many more records.
libra blue

This guy hits a ball thro a hole for a living, but people act like he painted the Sistine Chapel.
blueblogger

Hitting that ball in the hole is harder than painting the Sistine Chapel. Have you ever tried it?? I have it is not easy.
libra blue

@blueblogger, Really? Have you tried painting the Sistine Chapel? Hitting a ball in a hole may not be “easy,”but many people besides Woods have done it including amateurs and even kids. It doesn’t exactly take a genius to do it.

Frankly, I find golf boring.

While you are at it try and sculpt yourself a “David.”
ev34ev

Literally a great move by Tiger. . .and obviously awesome for Golf. Check it: http://yallkiltit.wordpress.com/2010/02/18/tiger-tactics/