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angieh angieh
 
M$2 August 11, 2009 03:05 PM

Was it right for the PGA Tour to fine Tiger Woods for his comments?

Golfer Tiger Woods was fined for criticizing an official after he won the Bridgestone Invitational on August 9, 2009. Woods was upset that he and partner Padriag Harrington were timed on the 16th hole, forcing Harrington to make three tough shots very quickly.

The official was only following the rules, that apply to everyone, while Tiger's comments broke the rules regarding public comment. Seeing as how he was defending an opponent, should he still be disciplined for these comments? Why or why not?
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kerryk kerryk
 
 August 11, 2009 03:16 PM
If Tiger's comments broke rules established by the PGA, then he should be fined. Do I agree with the rules? In this case, since he was defending his playing partner and the comments weren't really that malicious, just stating a fact, then I think the fine isn't completely justified.
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finfribble finfribble
 
August 11, 2009 04:08 PM
Tiger's comments did break a rule established by the PGA. They are not allowed to criticize a rules official. Ironically, however, I think it makes him look better because it shows how much he enjoys competing and sensed how well Paddy was playing.

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mrcal mrcal
 
August 11, 2009 05:27 PM
Tiger broke the rules, so yes, he should be fined.

Tiger is very media savvy and he should know better. There are many ways that he could have phrased the comment to convey his point (he didn't like the fact that going on the clock appeared to have impacted Harrington's play) without saying "John got in the way of a great battle."

Side note - There were only two people in the group, so there is a 50/50 chance he should really be blaming himself for slow play as much as any rules official for enforcing the rule.

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