Tom Watson Once Dissed Tiger Woods With His ‘Get His Personal Life in Order’ Remarks and Advised Him to ‘Show Some Humility’

The pro golfer Tiger Woods did not care much when the golf world was in chaos after the revelation of his alleged scandal. However, you must pay attention if a golfer of excellent caliber, like Tom Watson, comments. The PGA tour champion lost the respect of many, and they expected Woods to “clean up his act.” Watson believed that Woods messed up, and he knew about it. The world witnessed it all, and they knew well that the golfer had messed up. And everyone wanted him to take responsibility for his deeds. 

Generally, golfers refrain from commenting on Woods regarding his struggles off-course or his conduct while playing. However, in 2012, things started to move in a different direction on the eve of the Dubai Desert Classic. The veteran Watson did not fear commenting and even went on to disparage Woods in comparison to its luminaries.

What did Tom Watson expect from Tiger Woods?

The eight-time major championship winner called out the 15 times major championship winner in 2012. Woods’ behavior displeased Tom Watson, and he had had enough of it. Therefore, he asked the golfer to “show some humility.” He was referring to the time when the alleged scandal came to the highlight. After his 2009 car crash, he was away from golf indefinitely. Therefore, before he could return to golf, Watson wanted Woods to apologize. The golfer even admitted to “transgressions,” which were followed by allegations.

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Watson expressed his displease ahead of the Dubai Desert Classic. According to him, Woods needed to take ownership of his mistakes and fix his life before entering a professional life again. Expressing his disappointment, he said, “One of the things that are not in question is what Tiger has to do; he has to take ownership of what he has done. He must get his personal life in order.” The 1970s outstanding golfer even backed up the comments of the former US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy. He suggested that Woods should make his return away from fairways.

The retired golfer was very upset by Woods’ deeds. He criticized the former number-one golfer for using lousy behavior on the golf course. He compared the pro golfer with old legendary golfers and their attitudes. Comparing Woods with Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, he said, ” in the sense that there was language and club throwing on the golf course.”

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