Golf World Shocker: Tiger Woods Quits Golf to Become Family Man
Posted: Friday, December 11, 2009
by Mogama
http://www.mogama.info
With the statement posted by Tiger
Woods on Friday, December 11, the shock waves have just begun. But
given the intensity of worsening revelations, one should have
expected something serious underway, either from Tiger himself or
from his corporate sponsors. It is better that the big news came from
Tiger himself. The following statement from Tiger lacks any trace of
blame for his actions; he takes total responsibility:
"I am deeply aware of the
disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many
people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to
everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It
may not be possible to repair the damage I've done, but I want to do
my best to try.
I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people
at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour, and my fellow
competitors, for their understanding. What's most important now is
that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for
personal healing.
After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite
break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a
better husband, father, and person.
Again, I ask for privacy for my family
and I am especially grateful for all those who have offered
compassion and concern during this difficult period."
If there is a loser in Tiger Woods'
hiatus from professional golf, it has to be the world of golf. And
the winner is...Elin Woods, the children, and the entire Woods
family. I wish Elin stays with him.
Some may not see it as such, but I
consider this a huge sacrifice on Tiger's part. He could have
probably chosen to tough it out through the muddy swamp of his
confessed transgressions, sexual promiscuity to be exact.
It is my prayer that Mr. Woods will
also expand his quest for redemption beyond sexual transgressions.
Long before his sexual exploits became news, there have been reports
of Tiger's dirty sex jokes, not to mention his outburst of profanity
on the golf course at times. Few sports journalists have reported on
the dark side of Tiger, but they were largely ignored, until the 2:25
AM car crash removed the lid off the golfer's mystique.
Nevertheless, with this clean
admission, total owning of responsibility, and clear plea for
forgiveness, it is only appropriate that we extend nothing but
compassion to a fellow fallen human being. Humility is all that was
needed from this mega celebrity who used to be a stranger to
meekness.
Regardless of how long Tiger is gone
from professional golf, may a more humble family man emerge from this
fall, a man that can add to his life mission the need to steer
youngsters to be sexually responsible and more respectful of women.
May he champion the message that no amount of money or fame should
give any man the right to see women as sex objects to be used or
talked about as such. My prayer for Tiger is nothing less than total
transformation, knowing full well I need that myself.
It is very likely that Tiger recovers
from this breakdown and rise once again to dominate the greens, but
no crystal ball can be adamant about that at this point.
Mogama, you state the truth in a tactful way and you issue a vote of confidence to the effect that this young man is being fully sincere and honest about his commitment to family healing and loyalty.Please log in to respond to this comment.Debra, I appreciate your keen observation. That's the balance I want to strike on every important issue: speak the TRUTH in LOVE, as the Apostle Paul urges. ~mogama~Please log in to respond to this comment.
Mr. Mogama,Interesting but sound words coming from you.LawrencePlease log in to respond to this comment.Thanks for your words. ~mogama~Please log in to respond to this comment.
Tiger Woods made a huge mistake and I think in the end he can learn from his mistakes.Please log in to respond to this comment.Yes, James, "huge" is the operative word. Thanks for commenting. ~mogama~Please log in to respond to this comment.