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Comments on: Now, That’s An Apology
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The repository of one hard-boiled egg from the south suburbs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (and the occassional guest-blogger). The ramblings within may or may not offend, shock and awe you, but they are what I (or my guest-bloggers) think.Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:38:21 +0000
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By: Tiger's Wood
https://norunnyeggs.com/2009/12/now-thats-an-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-38081
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:38:21 +0000https://norunnyeggs.com/?p=7531#comment-38081“If I had to describe Tiger’s unique mental ability I’d say he is able to “compartmentalize” his strokes.”
yes, you have stated that very well.
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By: Shoebox
https://norunnyeggs.com/2009/12/now-thats-an-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-38079
Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:14:26 +0000https://norunnyeggs.com/?p=7531#comment-38079In reply to Big G.
Big G, I think your point re: Tiger’s dad fits perfectly in the compartmentalization theory. Any issue that he doesn’t want to, or is unable to deal with, he puts aside. No matter how good you are at keeping things buried, eventually they surface, often times in a manner that is destructive and unrelated to the original issue.
Personally, I’ve always taken Woods at face value as a golfer; never really cared about his family life.
So all the brouhaha? To me, it’s kind of voyeurism.
OTOH, he certainly said the right things, as you observed.
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By: Big G
https://norunnyeggs.com/2009/12/now-thats-an-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-38076
Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:11:37 +0000https://norunnyeggs.com/?p=7531#comment-38076Good post Shoe, you make some very valid points and you’re right, no one can compartmentalize his strokes like Tiger. I’ll add my 2 cents for consideration, but they are more observations. After Tiger’s Father died in 2005, and if you are to believe the allegations, about 6 months later he started wandering off the reservation. I remember Earl saying at one point early in Tiger’s career, that Tiger was going to change the world, big paternal expectations. I think after Earl passed away, Tiger lost his rudder, got too big for his britches and has never really dealt with this loss.
Second, he’s chasing destiny. At this point, the only chance he has to save his marriage and continue to chase destiny is to gain back the trust of his wife. A daunting task to say the least. He’ll give it his best shot to regain the trust, but if it becomes apparent to him that he can’t have both, sadly, he’ll chose destiny.
I feel sorry for him, the one question I would ask him, “Was it worth it?” Rhetorical question. On the flip side, I’m just glad I lead a simple life