Mexican golf star Lorena Ochoa retires

MEXICO CITY (AP)—Lorena Ochoa retired Tuesday, following the path of Annika Sorenstam and marking the second time in the last three years the biggest star on the LPGA Tour left the game.

The 28-year-old Mexican announced her decision on her website and will discuss her plans Friday. Ochoa, who has been No. 1 in the world the last three years and won 27 times over the last six years, may well be the best-known athlete in her country who is not a soccer player. Read more

The anticipation of 1977 was repeated in 2010-13 years later.

By Herschel V. Caldwell

It is generally agreed that until 1977, the 1975 Masters was the year that held a special significant for people of color, particularly African Americans. That was the year Lee Elder became the first African American ever to compete in the Masters’ tournament. That fact pales in comparison to Tiger Woods’ record setting performance in 1997 and what Tiger has accomplished in the eleven years since. Looking back to that year, one is struck, to begin with, by the fact that the 1997 field included the world’s greatest and highest ranked player and as each day unfolded–each contender became resigned to playing for second place. Perhaps the Masters will host many more history making events, but I think none as significant as 1997. Read more

He Came, He Spoke, He Conquered

by Luisita Lopez Torregrosa

Finally, after months of keeping the world waiting, gossiping and peeking into the dirtiest secrets of his life, Tiger Woods made his dramatic confession of sex and sin Friday. Read more

Tiger Woods to make statement on Friday at TPC Sawgrass

 Feb. 17, 2010
By PGATOUR.COM staff

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Tiger Woods will make a statement Friday at 11 a.m. ET from the PGA TOUR’s headquarters. PGATOUR.COM will stream the statement live.  It’s the first public appearance by Woods since he decided to take an indefinite leave of absence in December.
According to Woods’ agent Mark Steinberg, the world’s No. 1 golfer plans to “discuss his past and his future and he intends to apologize for his behavior.”

Woods will be speaking to “friends, associates and colleagues” at the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse, according to Steinberg.
PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem said Wednesday, “I’m pleased that he’s going to make some comments and do what the statement says he’s going to do, so that’s good news.
Finchem, speaking from the press room at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, said he will be in attendance when Woods reads his statement.
“I don’t know what his plans are in terms of what he’s going to say,” the commissioner said. “I don’t know what he’s going to do after he finishes his rehab.”

Just Plain Good.

By Mick Elliott

Steve Stricker’s game might not be spectacular, but the results are as he ascends to No. 2 in the world after winning the Northern Trust Open.

Steve Stricker, a Wisconsin native who is every bit as comfortable sitting in a tree stand dressed in hunter’s camouflage as he does hitting golf shots, sighted a coyote last week while touring Riviera Country Club outside Los Angeles during the PGA Tour’s Northern Trust Open. Read more

Is this what we have to look forward to without Tiger?

By Herschel Caldwell

Here we are five  tournaments into the 2010 PGA Tour golf season, and for all the talk about the tour being healthy and guys coming out of the woodwork to take Tiger’s place at the top….it’s not happening. Read more

The facts about the Tiger Woods situation are now obvious:

By Herschel  Caldwell

Tiger was involved in a one car accident in front of his home, suffered minor injuries and was cited for careless driving and fined by the Florida law authorities.

Tiger withdrew from his own tournament (the Chevron Challenge), citing injuries from the accident as his reason.

Speculation and rumor began to surface about the cause of the accident being Tiger’s reported sexual encounters with numerous women.

Tiger issued a statement on his website indicating he had failed to live up to his own values and admitting to “unnamed transgressions.”

No less than 12 women have come forth to claim that they had ongoing affairs with Woods in the past three years. Read more

“I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf”

By Tiger Woods

 

“I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I’ve done, but I want to do my best to try.

I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour, and my fellow competitors, for their understanding. What’s most important now is that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for personal healing.

After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.

Again, I ask for privacy for my family and I am especially grateful for all those who have offered compassion and concern during this difficult period.”

“I have let my family down”

By Tiger Woods

 

“I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone.”

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Woods issues statement on crash. Woods at fault in crash, will get citation.

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“As you all know, I had a single-car accident late last week, and sustained some injuries. I have some cuts, bruising and right now I’m pretty sore.   This situation is my fault, and it’s obviously embarrassing to my family and me. I’m human and I’m not perfect. I will certainly make sure this doesn’t happen again. This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way. Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumors that are currently circulating about my family and me are irresponsible. The only person responsible for the accident is me. My wife, Elin, acted courageously when she saw I was hurt and in trouble. She was the first person to help me. Any other assertion is absolutely false. This incident has been stressful and very difficult for Elin, our family and me. I appreciate all the concern and well wishes that we have received. But, I would also ask for some understanding that my family and I deserve some privacy no matter how intrusive some people can be.”_

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