Tiger Woods Breaks Silence: "I Have Let My Family Down"

December 02, 2009

by:

Ani Esmailian

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Tiger Woods has stayed relatively mum about his recent car accident and accusations of an affair--until now.

The pro golfer just released a lengthy statement on his website talking about how he let his family down and how he regrets his actions. Read his apology statement below and tell us your thoughts on it...

I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone.

Although I am a well-known person and have made my career as a professional athlete, I have been dismayed to realize the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means. For the last week, my family and I have been hounded to expose intimate details of our personal lives. The stories in particular that physical violence played any role in the car accident were utterly false and malicious. Elin has always done more to support our family and shown more grace than anyone could possibly expect.

But no matter how intense curiosity about public figures can be, there is an important and deep principle at stake which is the right to some simple, human measure of privacy. I realize there are some who don't share my view on that. But for me, the virtue of privacy is one that must be protected in matters that are intimate and within one's own family. Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn't have to mean public confessions.

Whatever regrets I have about letting my family down have been shared with and felt by us alone. I have given this a lot of reflection and thought and I believe that there is a point at which I must stick to that principle even though it's difficult.

I will strive to be a better person and the husband and father that my family deserves. For all of those who have supported me over the years, I offer my profound apology.

Tiger Woods

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Reader Comments

9:08PM 12/03/09 berny1412

Yes Tiger, I agree with you; just because you aare a celebrity doesnt mean that you have to share your private life with the public as well. Hope all goes well and you and your wife sort things out for the sake of the children. U dont owe us an apology; theapology should go to Elin and the other members of your family who stood by U and gave you moral support. Take care.


9:11PM 12/02/09 Hollyhock

I agree with myholly787. Tiger fits the profile of someone with narcissistic personality disorder. He might want the read the book "The Wizard of Oz And Other Narcissists" by Eleanor D. Payson, M.S.W. to help him through his mess.


3:52PM 12/02/09 rm2h

I had really thought that he had a solid marriage with the kids. It is sad when the celebrities allow themselves to think that they can do whatever they want with no consequences. His wife must be so hurt by his actions.


2:08PM 12/02/09 notropis

If he hadn't acted like an idiot after the accident, maybe the media frenzy would have gone away. Hey these guys can smell "road kill" miles away. Just ask John Edwards.


11:53AM 12/02/09 marydoll512

Man this just goes to shw you that no matter how beautiful a wife you have it will never be enough...Elin is beautiful...She is the one you would be cheating on your wife with beautiful! Those bitches have nothing on Elin..But see what happens..UGH !


11:52AM 12/02/09 travischic6

i agree w/tameeky, what go's around come's around!!


10:58AM 12/02/09 Tameeky

They're Always Sorry, after they get caught!!


10:31AM 12/02/09 sassmaster1

Hes an idiot! an attractive wife and children and he does that...ungrateful loser.


10:17AM 12/02/09 Dynomoose

"Virtually everybody" does not cheat.


9:59AM 12/02/09 Sophie

he's an athlete, of course he cheats!!


9:59AM 12/02/09 Audaz

I don't understand why someone who had a wandering eye gets married at such a young age. He would have been better off to play with the girls and then get married. Look at George C and John M. They have the right idea.


9:54AM 12/02/09 cheaterzzz

it's sad but virtually everybody cheats. famous or not, rich or not, man or woman. if you've been cheated on in the past, or think you are now, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT .... expose infidelity and cheaters! there is no reason to live a fake, unhappy life... www.cheaterzzz.com


9:42AM 12/02/09 nolaRITA

Said it before and I'll say it again. This is a private matter between him and his wife and family. It's up to them to work it out IN PRIVATE!!! He is a human being prone to human failings. The first one of you out there that has NEVER made any kind of stupid mistake can cast the first stone. Till that perfect person is found I suggest the rest of you mind your own business!


9:30AM 12/02/09 mamaG65

I really feel for him, please help me beg his wife to 4give him even if he cheated on her because men are DOGS..... LI.


9:19AM 12/02/09 robbinlea

Just because someone is famous does not give the public or the media to put them under a looking glass. I'm glad he had the nads to come out and make sure he let everyone know that he was going to keep this a private as he possibly can. I would suggest that the media and public just leave them alone.


9:18AM 12/02/09 mandissa

He is quite right .It is his car he wrecked and possibly his marriage .He did it allllll by himself .Why should he have to tell all to the public . He is going through enough private hell already .


8:41AM 12/02/09 nanci

I do not understand how he let his family down. By crashing his car? By not making a statement to the police? I am sure there are plenty of sleazebag women who will accuse him of having an affair with them. He is rich & famous. There isn't any proof of any of this. Unfortunately, being in the public eye leaves a person open to whatever douchebag is hanging around. Look what happened to Letterman.


8:39AM 12/02/09 Tamarcqua

ENOUGH SAID...BLESS U AND YOUR FAMILY!!


8:38AM 12/02/09 myholly787

I KNEW it!!! Like I said before....fits perfectly with his Narcissistic Personality Disorder! A philanderer and a LOUSE!
