Welcoming Tiger Back At Augusta

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Published: March 22, 2010

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Four months after the world wondered why Tiger Woods plowed his Escalade into a fire hydrant, the world's most recognizable athlete emerged a changed man in an interview at his home in Isleworth, FL.

Sure, Tiger issued a widely-televised apology from TPC Sawgrass a month earlier, but this time there was no rehearsal.  No cue cards, no written statement from which he could read robotically, only two men, a camera and some tough questions.

Sunday, Tom Rinaldi of ESPN was granted the first interview with Woods since his accident in November and the media and tabloid circus which ensued.  Back then, the world watched as one of the most admired and dominant athletes of our generation was thrust out of his carefully guarded private life into the scrutiny of the public eye.

We speculated, surmised, judged, joked, discussed, demonized and finally condemned a man none of us knew personally.  His infidelities and indiscretions were appalling and inconceivable and for most, his fate was sealed. 

Tiger would most assuredly be divorced, losing his wife, his family and millions of dollars. He would also lose our collective respect for his life in the public spectrum.  The image he had built, all the charity work, everything, gone because of his consistent pursuit of pleasure outside the realm of traditional American values.

Now, Tiger is coming back for one of America's most prestigious sporting events in an attempt to resume his career on a course where he has been extremely successful.  In his interview with Woods, Rinaldi asked whether he was nervous about how he would be received at Augusta National, and what he expected from the crowds.  Tiger admitted he was unsure what to expect, but was apprehensive.  He then joked that hopefully there will be a few cheers for birdies made.

Tiger answered some tough questions from Rinaldi, some of which he deflected as still pr...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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