The world's most anticipated public apology was front and center on Friday as Tiger Woods finally discussed his penchant for infidelity. He addressed his wife, his family, his friends, the PGA, his fans and his former sponsors. If you didn't look carefully, his performance may have been mistaken for an Academy Award acceptance speech.
For the next several weeks, we'll all be pondering whether or not the world will take him back. So let's play Nostradamus and make a few fearless predictions.
TIGER'S WIFE - Her husband cheated on her not once, but more times than he's won PGA tournaments. In other words, he's had more than a few holes in ones. Nonetheless, she'll keep him around because he's not a "gay American", didn't father another woman's child while running for office, and didn't pull an "Elliot Spitzer."
TIGER'S FAMILY - During the press conference, his mother looked like she'd rather be hit over the head with a Callaway golf club, than be subjected to Tiger's admission of guilt. But a mother will never abandon a son, even when his fingerprints are on the gun.
TIGER'S FANS - Weekend golfers, otherwise known as those who regularly watch golf on television, love to see Tiger win. They'll eventually allow him back into their living rooms, just so they don't have to endure another day of watching Phil Mickelson.
TIGER'S FRIENDS - Half of Tiger's entourage continues to be thirlled to report that they pal around with the most famous golfer in the world. The other half have all cheated on their wives. I would expect that both groups will be back without a hint of duress.
THE PGA - The NBA survived the multiple retirements of Michael Jordan. Major League Baseball moved on after the passing of Babe Ruth. Hockey shook off the departure of Wayne Gretzky. However, the PGA will soon be extinct without Tiger Woods.
TIGER'S SPONSORS - This one needs to be approached with some trepidation. Corportations like to associate themselves with winners. This mantra applies to both sports and to life. At the moment, Tiger is taking a leave of absence to seek therapy for sex addiction. There's only one cure for that and it involves a briss without an anesthetic. I'm not too optistic that they'll be any early takers, although Trojan may jump on board.
So while Tiger continues to ask for forgiveness, is there really any doubt that he won't receive it? We live in a country influenced heavily by Hollywood and we love a good comeback story.
Tiger will eventually be the next Academy Award winning picture.
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