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Gillette ‘limiting’ Tiger Woods role in marketing

Gillette ‘limiting’ Tiger Woods role in marketing

Gillette has become the latest company to distance itself from Tiger Woods following allegations that the world’s top golfer carried on a series of extramarital affairs.
The Procter & Gamble razor company said on Saturday that it would limit the golfer’s role in its marketing programmes to help protect his privacy amid allegations that he cheated [...]

‘Very sorry’ Tiger Woods drops out of tournament

‘Very sorry’ Tiger Woods drops out of tournament

In light of his mysterious car crash and affair allegations, Tiger Woods has canceled a news conference Tuesday for the Tiger Woods Foundation and has dropped out of the Chevron World Challenge, his last scheduled competition of the year.
“The press conference with Tiger Woods previously scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 1:45 p.m. has [...]

Golf star Tiger Woods slightly injured in car accident

Golf star Tiger Woods slightly injured in car accident

Golfer Tiger Woods suffered minor injuries today after being  involved in a single-car accident in Florida.
The golfer’s car reportedly struck a fire hydrant and tree as he pulled out of the driveway of his home.
Associated Press news agency, quoting the Florida Highway Patrol, says an inquiry into the crash is under way. FoxNews says the [...]

Tiger Woods puts on a show, raises dough

Tiger Woods puts on a show, raises dough

VERONA — Alert Roswell. There was a Tiger Woods sighting Monday in central New York, and there was no mistaking his identity.
Woods, likely the most recognized sports figure of his generation, landed at the Turning Stone Resort as the featured guest in the Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge. Despite prices that started at $330, the [...]

Woods shoots 69 for 69th PGA title

Woods shoots 69 for 69th PGA title

Tiger Woods has another trophy for his overflowing collection – the 69th PGA title of his career after shooting a 69 Sunday and coasting to a three-shot victory with a 20-under-par 268 at the final Buick Open in Grand Blanc Township, Mich.
“I’ve played all around the world, and I’ve never seen a day like this,” [...]

Woods takes lead despite wild shots

Woods takes lead despite wild shots

Tiger Woods drove onto adjacent fairways twice on the back nine, hit a cup of beer in a spectator’s hand, was rattled by a bug and was relegated to shaping some shots around trees and under branches.
He still managed to shoot a seven-under-par 65 on Saturday in the third round of the Buick Open in [...]

Rocker Bob Seger joins Tiger Woods in popular pro-am duet at Buick Open

Rocker Bob Seger joins Tiger Woods in popular pro-am duet at Buick Open

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Bob Seger stood over his ball at the very outer arc of the green, sweat soaking through his blue golf shirt.
The Michigan rock ‘n roll legend narrowed his eyes, wiggled his hips and apprehensively eyed a long birdie putt on the fourth hole of the Buick Open Pro-Am tournament.
When the [...]

At the British Open, Steve Marino making the most of his opportunities

At the British Open, Steve Marino making the most of his opportunities

TURNBERRY, Scotland – They look so alike, they could be mistaken for father and son.
Steve Marino, who is tied for the British Open lead with Tom Watson, and Mark Calcavecchia, who trails by one, aren’t very pretty and neither would have been considered anywhere close to a favorite coming into the tournament. But that doesn’t [...]

Tigers Woods all right at British Open, and that’s not good

Tigers Woods all right at British Open, and that’s not good

TURNBERRY, Scotland –  Tiger Woods’ first competitive round at Turnberry included a drop from beneath a TV stand, the removal of a wad of cables to clear room for a shot in the rough, an approach to No. 16 that roamed into the back trough of the curling burn, two clubs dropped or tossed and [...]

Turn back the clock: Watson leading British Open with 65

Turn back the clock: Watson leading British Open with 65

TURNBERRY, Scotland — Last year, Greg Norman. This time, Tom Watson.
Twenty-two years after his epic “Duel in the Sun” with Jack Nicklaus, Watson took advantage of pristine conditions at the British Open to shoot a stunning 5-under 65 on Thursday.
“Not bad for an almost 60-year-old,” said Watson, who turns 60 in September.
“Obviously I enjoyed it. [...]

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