Is Tiger Woods Still a Good Role Model for Kids? Woods Removed From Role Models on the Web - Philadelphia Children's TV. From the beginning, the Cinderella story of golf pro Tiger Woods’ rise to fame was a touching one.
Extremely close to his father and mentor, (Earl Woods, who passed away in 2006) the young golfer was even named after his dad’s Vietnam war buddy. In 1996, Woods and his father founded The Tiger Woods Foundation, which includes programs for kids like the Tiger Woods Learning Center, Tiger’s Action Plan and offerings of grants and scholarships that have touched the lives of millions of children. For years, Tiger Woods has stood out as an example of a positive role model for children.
But with the recent tabloid revelations of Woods’ personal life, and with mistresses coming out of the woodwork, his status as a role model for children has come into question. Even into last week, the website Role Models on the Web continued to feature Tiger Woods as a positive role model. "I didn't feel like it was fair to pull him down because none of us are perfect," site owner Lamar Brantley told CNN. Tiger Woods's Coach Resigns Via Text Message - Tiger Woods.
By Tim Nudd 05/11/2010 at 11:20 AM EDT The upheaval in Tiger Woods's life continues, as his coach Hank Haney resigned Monday night.
How'd he do it? Via text message. "I believe at this time that it is in both of our best interests for me to step aside as Tiger's coach," Haney said in a statement to The Golf Channel, according to Golf.com. Haney did not give a particular reason, saying it was just time to move on. "I texted him last night [that I was leaving], and he texted me back," Haney told the station.
Haney insisted he wasn't fired. Tiger Woods News. Tiger Woods TV Ads Vanish After Reports of Affairs (Update2) The AT&T National hosted by Tiger Woods The Tag Heuer Professional Golf Watch launch Tiger Woods has a drink during the PGA Championship Tiger Woods of drinks 'Tiger' Gatorade Sports Drink Tiger Woods during the third round of the 107th U.S.
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Many people are curious about how Tiger Woods was affected financially by the exposure of his multiple extramarital affairs. Forbes magazine has been tracking Tiger Woods earnings since 1996 when he turned pro. Prior to his highly publicized infidelity scandal, Forbes estimated Tiger’s net worth to be $600 million. Tiger Woods Sponsors Gatorade, Nike, Others Stay Loyal. Tiger Woods' relationship with the public may have changed forever following a mysterious car crash and a public apology for personal "transgressions," but so far his relationship with some major sponsors has not.
Nike, Gatorade, Gillette and Electronic Arts told ABC News Wednesday that they will continue their relationship with Woods. Nike and Gatorade issued statements Wednesday in support of Woods and his family. Tiger Woods' apology: Full transcript. Tiger: 'I am deeply sorry' Tiger Woods: "I was unfaithful.
I had affairs. I cheated. "Woods: "For all that I have done, I am so sorry. " Brief History of the Tiger Woods Scandal - Photo Essays. Tiger Woods Affair?: Cheating On Wife Rumors Circulate Web.