What They're Saying About Tiger Woods

What They're Saying About Tiger Woods

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"[It was] one of the most remarkable public apologies ever by a public figure. "He [Tiger] left nothing on the table. This is a man who has thought a lot about what he did."<br> -- ABC's George Stephanopoulos

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"Looked like a deer in the headlights -- the kind of expression people have when they're playing with him on the golf course."<br>-- NBC Sports' Jimmy Roberts

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"My personal reaction was that his comments were heartfelt. He clearly recognizes that there has been serious impact to a wide range of individuals and organizations."<br>-- PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem

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"It has left a big question mark: When is he going to return? We have had the apology but as golfers we are back at square one."<br>-- Golfer and TV analyst Nick Faldo

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"It's a bummer, his personal life. He's trying to deal with it and I don't think he knows how to totally express how he feels and I don't wanna say, come clean about everything, but explain what was going on. He's trying to pick his words very carefully and apologize. I respect that."<br>-- American gold medal snowboarder Shaun White

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"do we think this is coming from the heart or the paper! come on Tiger! give us some reality here .... thanks tiger. sweet hugs to your fam, can't wait to see you back out there!! Good Luck!!<br>-- American silver medal skier Julia Mancuso on Twitter.

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"What I saw was arrogance. ... It was basically an infomercial." <br>-- Rick Cerone, former New York Yankees public relations director

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"I have never seen him appear so vulnerable. ... I was very impressed with what he said." <br>-- CBS' David Feherty

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"I thought it was an amazing conference. I thought Tiger was very humble. And, you know what? I think we all love him as a golfer and as a family man. And we want to see what's best for him." <br>-- Golfer Ben Crane

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"I was moved by how difficult it seemed to be for him. But it's a big part of the process to go through that difficulty and to face up to what's happened. And especially the hurt that other people are feeling, his friends and family." <br>-- Golfer Stewart Cink

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"Today was a step in the right direction. ... We know what kind of champion he is on and off the golf course but this is a big battle he's fighting right now. He's going to show to the people he can be a champion off the course." <br>-- Golfer Mark O'Meara