“He’s Learned Nothing”: US Legend Openly Calls Out Tiger Woods After Tampon Controversy
Follow Us
Tiger Woods has become the talk of the town for golfing world yet again. On Thursday, Woods returned to the golf course for the first time since October 2020, and fans were excited to watch the legendary golfer in action after nearly two years, at the Genesis Invitational. Woods tried to be subtle as he played a prank on his playing partner, Justin Thomas, after outdriving him on the 9th hole. However, cameras captured what the legendary golfer had handed to Thomas.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Woods said, “It was just friends having fun.”. Golf data analyst Rick Gehman was among the first to post about the incident. He shared two pictures on Twitter which showed Woods passing a tampon to Justin Thomas. Social media soon exploded, with everyone weighing in on the morals of the prank.
The apology didn’t convince another legendary athlete
On Thursday, when Woods handed Thomas the tampon, he dropped it on the ground, and then laughed it off. Woods even put his arm around Thomas’s shoulder. According to the legendary golfer, the two friends often play practical jokes on one another. On Friday, Woods apologized for the gag. “If I offended anybody in any way, shape, or form, I’m sorry. It was not intended to be that way,” said Tiger Woods. The apology came after the incident stirred controversy, and some criticized the 82-time PGA Tour winner.
However, not everyone was convinced by the apology that the golfer issued. American track and field legend Michael Johnson hit out at Woods. “(An) apology starting with ‘If I offended anyone’ is no apology. But this is Tiger. Never been a leader and he’s Teflon.” said the Olympic gold medalist, implying Wood got off easy. “Still heralded after all the mistakes so he’s learned nothing. Media focus always on miraculous recovery. Never why the need for recovery,” added Johnson.
Apology starting with “If I offended anyone” is no apology. But this is Tiger. Never been a leader and he’s Teflon. Still heralded after all the mistakes so he’s learned nothing. Media focus always on miraculous recovery. Never why the need for recovery. https://t.co/nFkgo3xtWo
— Michael Johnson (@MJGold) February 18, 2023
On the other hand, social media personality and former pro golfer Paige Spiranac, had another interesting take on the prank.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Paige Spiranac had a different reaction to the Tiger Woods controversy
Paige Spiranac is among the biggest influences in the world of golf, with millions of social media followers. Sipranac came to the golfing legend’s defense. She retweeted Rick Gehman’s tweet with the caption, “If anyone tries to cancel Tiger over this we riot. It’s funny.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
If anyone tries to cancel Tiger over this we riot. It’s funny https://t.co/rRXdu9iQiz
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) February 17, 2023
She also dropped another bold take on the controversy. “Instead of women being outraged by Tiger and the tampon, I would love for them to actually provide ideas to help,” tweeted Spiranac. She said she would suggest Tampex (the brand whose product Woods handed to Thomas) to partner with the PGA Tour and “provide free feminine products at golf courses.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Trending
Fresh Controversy Brews After Sha’Carri Richardson and Team USA ‘Outfit’ Fallout As Athlete Robbed of Paris Olympics Dream Over Sponsorship
May 01, 2024 04:27 PM EDT
Canelo Alvarez Sums Up Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia Rematch in Four Words
May 01, 2024 02:25 PM EDT
Michael Jordans’ Entrepreneurial Drive Could Potentially Be the End of 23XI and Denny Hamlin’s Dream
May 02, 2024 10:39 AM EDT
Coco Gauff Brushing Aside Madrid Open Heart-Break With ‘Sexy’ Dinner Date Impresses Boyfriend Jalen Sera and Danielle Collins
May 02, 2024 05:57 AM EDT
Exercise Scientist Reveals an Unlikely Benefit of Using Creatine: “Many People Did Not See Coming”
May 01, 2024 10:59 AM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Olympics stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Watch this story | Paige Spiranac’s Latest Tiger Woods Prediction Receives Assorted Reactions From the Golf World
What did you think of Michael Josnhon’s take on the controversy? Do you agree with the Olympian? Let us know in the comment.
Written by:
