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    Tiger Woods 'Disappointed' With Former Staffers' Actions

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    Tiger Woods told reporters in Abu Dhabi today that he was not happy with the decisions of a former caddy and swing coach to speak publicly about him.

    "Certainly it's something I have to deal with," he said, according to The Associated Press.  "I get asked at press conferences what these guys have done and that's just part of it."

    Hank Haney, Woods' swing coach for six years, is expected to release  a book in March titled "The Big Miss" about his time with the former No. 1 golfer in the world.

    Haney and Woods went their separate ways in 2010, after Woods had returned to the sport amid a cheating scandal that ruined his marriage and good-boy image.

    Last week, Woods told ESPN.com that the move was "unprofessional" although the swing coach reportedly had not been asked to sign a nondisclosure agreement.

    In November, former caddy Steve Williams was criticized for what many called a racist comment at a caddie awards dinner.

    In response to a question about a celebration with his current boss, golfer Adam Scott, Williams said, "It was my aim to shove it up that black arse--."

    Williams, who'd worked for Woods for 12 years and 13 major championships, later apologized on his website.

    Woods, who was in the United Arab Emirates for his first appearance at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, said that the two former staffers' actions had made it difficult for him to trust people.

    "Am I disappointed? Yes," Woods said today. "Frustrated? Certainly. Because I have to answer the questions. … Hopefully this will end. I'm looking forward to getting out there and giving it a full season, which I haven't done in a while."

    In December, he won his Chevron World Challenge for his first title in more than two years.

    The Associated Press, OrlandoSentinel.com and ESPN.com contributed to this story.

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    33 comments

    • LionHeart  •  Marion, Ohio  •  4 mths ago
      What happened in Tigers personal life is his business, he made mistakes just like the rest of the citizens in the world, and he has paid for them. He has lost his family and his kids wilI know the shortcomings of their father. It is the same price other men pay for their extramarital affairs, why is tiger held to a higher standard? he is just a man after all! I think it shameful and despicable for someone who has made a pile of money off of a mans success, to also attempt to make money from his failures.
      • Lady 4 mths ago
        AMEN! Hypocrite: someone who looks at lewd pics on the web, tells off-color jokes, looks at young girls in tight shorts and says, "fill in the blank" and then criticizes TW for his moral failure.
      • But Seriously 4 mths ago
        Sort of agree, but he makes it my business when he asks me to buy a product he endorses. That endorsement carries a responsibility with it, not just a check. AND making a mistake is an incorrect entry in a checkbook, not sleeping around with several women while his wife and children are counting on him.THAT is a calculated, planned and executed character flaw! I don't make those kinds of mistakes, so you can't say everyone does. Judge yourself, not me.
        One more thing, equating an off color joke with destroying a family is simply moronic.
    • Randy G  •  Southfield, Michigan  •  4 mths ago
      I wish Tiger well in 2012...He is good for the game of golf and we all should learn from our mistakes and accept the Grace of God...We all need his Grace
    • just my opinion  •  Columbus, Ohio  •  4 mths ago
      Oh come on -- give it a rest --- can we have some NEW news???
    • Mr. Bond  •  Houston, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      If Tiger was winning today then all you Tiger haters would be taking his side. Hippocratic
    • sonyastep  •  Los Angeles, California  •  4 mths ago
      to steve williams: um. after all that money he made for you, gave you and your loved ones and friends a great life; you don't have much class to utter a nonsensical racist comment. yes, he messed up. much like alot of young famous celebs out there do. it just shows that it's not easy to grow up in the media and we have to remember these people are just people in the end. you worked with one of the greatest golfers in history. zip it.
    • Khobber  •  Phoenix, Arizona  •  4 mths ago
      I thought Hank Haney was a professional, but apparently, he's just a low life opportunist like the rest of them. His business must really be hurting since Tiger dumped him.
    • randy  •  4 mths ago
      Tiger is disappointed with his staffers. I wonder how disappointed his family is with him.
    • David A  •  Encino, California  •  4 mths ago
      I Wonder What Other -STUFF- His EX-CADDY Knows?? WHO CARE'S!!
      He Is Bothered More By Ex-Wife Dating A Billionaire And The Kids Call Him Daddy!!
    • Van  •  Roanoke, Virginia  •  4 mths ago
      Get a freaking life haters. Maybe you didn't cheat on your spouse, but i know no one is perfect. Racism, lying, being unkind to others (i could go on and on) are all sins. You better wake up people. We are all in the same boat
    • Marisa  •  4 mths ago
      He,s Disappointed and He has a Hard Time Trusting....hmmmm , interesting?????
    • Pat D  •  4 mths ago
      I would like to know if Tiger is "acting" like a dad and seeing his children. THAT WOULD MAKE A "MAN" OUT OF HIM...Have not seen one comment about his relationship with his children since the breakup. SURELY we would know if he is seeing his children or ignoring them.
    • Just Wondering  •  4 mths ago
      Its too bad Tiger is such a douche bag.
    • Diva  •  Southfield, Michigan  •  4 mths ago
      We might be disappointed in our friends or family but does not mean we need to write a book about it....just 2 angry, unsucessful white men looking to make money off a black man
    • A Yahoo! User  •  Little Rock, Arkansas  •  4 mths ago
      MONEY.....was then and is now.....Williams needs the cash flow to continue his life style....Was Tiger wrong absolutely, is Williams wrong for speaking of a private life with the man who put hundreds of thousands of dollars in his pocket. Always people out there who have millions of dollars to spent on tell-all-you know gossip... Question is how do you stop your inner circle from the tell all syndrome... If you have no skeletons in your closet your either very young or very boring.....I'm X boring.....but I try
    • ed  •  4 mths ago
      Why does a caddie have a web site?
    • Elly Allison  •  4 mths ago
      SHAME ON THE CADDIE AND SWING COACH FOE TRYING TO MAKE EVEN MORE MONEY AND WRITING THOSE BOOKS, I WONDER WHAT IS HIDING IN THEIR CLOSET.
    • Adokie  •  Pineville, North Carolina  •  4 mths ago
      Yes that is life for you,trust no body except GOD he alone will not fail you on less you decided to fail your self.please get this truth black is beautiful and i am proud am black.
    • Jerry Bailey  •  Burlington, North Carolina  •  4 mths ago
      I have seen the pain in his eyes that Tiger has endured. He is human like all of us. Always two sides to the story. A new start is in making for Tiger. I hope for him well.
    • Jerry Bailey  •  Burlington, North Carolina  •  4 mths ago
      Check out Haney's swing. Not impressive at all. You teach it right you better be able to swing it right.
    • Jerry Bailey  •  Burlington, North Carolina  •  4 mths ago
      Amen by the Grace Of God i agree.
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