Doing it for Gatorade..

"I am deeply sorry."

Tiger Woods. Before last November, those two words when conjoined made the name of most iconic and awe inspiring athlete that the PGA and the sports realm could ask for. An african-american man that had taken over what used to be a white male sport only. Saturday mornings were met by ESPN coverage on where Tiger was in the standings, and followed by amazing shots that never have and I am certain never will be duplicated. Tiger created moments that made every person watching him, give the symbolic upward jolting fist pump followed by shouts of cheer. Children everywhere wanted to play golf now, and popularity for the sport in whole was growing in never before seen numbers. One man's popularity become apparent by an increasing number of people at driving ranges, and a spike in sales for stores selling Nike Golf apparel and equipment. We bought his sports drinks, we bought the tickets to see him, and most importantly of all we bought Tiger.

In a way we all paid Tiger for the entertainment he brought us. The tickets to PGA events, drinking Gatorade, and using Nike all paid Tiger for his hard work and dedication to bring fans enjoyment. But, does Tiger owe me an apology? Absolutley not! He hasn't affected my life personally and I'm still living and breathing just as I did before. Well, I may not be inclined to buy another EA Sports golf video game, my life is unchanged and will go on. His words were in a way misguided and misunderstood by many in my opinion. This was purely an attempt to regain support with his sponsors. The sponsors needed Tiger to be sorry, they need people to love him for what he used to be and what he can once again be. They were wronged and many lost millions of dollars without the use of his name. So as I expected his apology and will take it for what it is, he wasnt speaking to me. He was speaking to his family most importatly but also to his sponsors. But thanks Tiger. Thank you for starting over again and coming back to the sport. I have missed fist pumping to incredible shots, and missed actually watching PGA.

However, your only doing it for Gatorade...