PGA: Tiger Woods Taking Indefinite Leave From Golf

By Christian Binder, WSOE Sports

It is a dark day in sports when perhaps one of the most upstanding figures in the world of sports has been brought down. Tiger Woods made an announcement on his website that he will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from the PGA Tour to “focus [his] attention on being a better husband, father, and person…” For the first time, Woods used the term “infidelity” in reference to his “transgressions” that were revealed after his car accident on the morning of November 27.

At this point in time, the details of Woods’ affair(s) are unknown, but one woman has publicly claimed that she had a 31-month affair with Woods. Tiger’s wife, Elin Nordegren, has said that she does not wish to divorce him and that she would prefer to work things out. The two have a two-year-old daughter and a ten-month-old son together and Woods plans to take time to repair the relationships that have been damaged by his actions.

What does this mean for the world’s number-one golfer? His image certainly has been tarnished. When people think of Tiger Woods, they think of him hugging his father after he won a tournament, all of the fist pumps after the big shots, and beating Rocco Mediate on a bum knee. Now, on top of all of that, is his infidelity. It truly is saddening that one of the greatest role models in sports has taken a fall. Only time will tell if his reputation will be repaired. As for now, don’t expect to see Tiger driving the ball for quite some time.

Contact Information:
Christian Binder
WSOE Sports
cbinder@elon.edu

PGA: Wait… Tiger lost?

By Craig Filazzola, WSOE Sports Director

The PGA Championship was won Sunday by Y.E. Yang, not the name we were expecting. When heading to the final round of a major, Tiger Woods came into the tournament 14-0. Now he’s 14-1.

Woods had a two-stroke lead going into the last round but missed numerous putts and virtually took himself out of the running. Yang made a few outstanding shots en route to his first major victory, shooting an 8-under.

Since Woods is by far the best in golf, his major losses are just as much of a headline as the golfers that win. Fair or not, the focus is that he lost the tournament rather than Yang won it.

This is one of golf’s biggest upsets in recent years. Woods was in position to notch another major, but instead his 5-under got him second place.

Contact Information:
Craig Filazzola
WSOE Sports Director
cfilazzola@elon.edu

Golf: Glover wins U.S. Open

By Craig Filazzola, WSOE Sports Director

Lucas Glover, an unlikely hero, won the U.S. Open by shooting four under par.  Phil Mickelson set the record for most all-time U.S. Open runner up finishes with five.  He was tied with David Duval and Ricky Barnes at two under.

Leaderboard

1. L. Glover -4
T2. P. Mickelson -2
T2. D. Duval -2
T2. R. Barnes -2
5. R. Fisher -1
T6. T. Woods E
T6. S. Hansen E
T6. H. Mahan E
9. H. Stenson +1
Six others tied for 10th

Craig Filazzola
WSOE Sports Director
cfilazzola@elon.edu