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Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Golf Anoucer Apologized-Kelly Tilghman


Just as things seem to quite down, someone comes along and say something, that
takes you back. As reported on FOX, Kelly Tilghman , made a statement about Tiger Woods,
however friendly these two are with one another. It is apparent that their personal jokes to one another
did not come with a disclaimer, as to how to speak in public.

My personal view to this, is that Tiger should not respond in anyway, or acknowledge the statement.
Move on with his game, and do what it is that he does best, and that is play Golf. The Statement,
"lynch" should not be identified, with being a person of Color. Although I am not privy to the statement,
I do know that moving forward, also consist of not paying attention to things that no longer has power.
Such as words!

Here is the story from Fox news, including her public apology:

Tilghman apologizes for 'lynch Tiger' remark

Being familiar with Kelly Tilghman's character and her chummy relationship with Tiger Woods — as well as Woods' sense of humor — she probably deserves another chance.

But you certainly have to file Tilghman's on-air, on-camera comments during the Mercedes-Benz Championship under the "What was she thinking?" column.

During their usual post-round banter as they wrapped up Day 2 at the Plantation Course at Kapalua, Tilghman and cohort Nick Faldo discussed young players who could possibly challenge Tiger. Faldo, ever the joker, said perhaps the youngsters should "gang up (on Tiger) for a while." The pair laughed a bit before Tilghman responded by saying, "Lynch him in a back alley." The pair chuckled awkwardly before moving on.

The Golf Channel said it received a limited number of complaints regarding the comment.

Tilghman, realizing her faux pas, explained her comments during the final-round broadcast despite the possibility she could have swept the incident under the mat.

"I've reached out to Tiger to make an apology, and I've done the same with our viewers," Tilghman said.

"I can assure you that there was never any intention to offend anyone. I'm sorry for any misunderstanding."

Attempts to reach Woods or his agent, Mark Steinberg of IMG, were unsuccessful. A Golf Channel spokesman said no disciplinary action is planned, "other than the mistake she made is regrettable and an extreme learning experience for her."



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