Best Podcast Episodes About Tiger Woods
Everything podcasters are saying about Tiger Woods — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 28 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Tiger Woods
“… allowed to go out of the country. I just hope he gets help. That's all. Because once again, you can tell us whatever you want to tell us. Even when Tiger said, hey, how did this happen? I was looking at my phone. okay maybe you were while you were impaired that's all that matters you were impaired behind the wheel we've all looked at our phones before but when you say that's the reason why this happened that's not the reason why this happened you got in the car impaired that set up the potential for this the tiger going out of the country, he's just got to be honest with himself. You know? And …”
“Many, many problems. Yes. Wherever he goes, they said because of his notoriety that he would be allowed to go out of the country. I just hope he gets help. That's all. Because once again, you can tell us whatever you want to tell us. Even when Tiger said, hey, how did this happen? I was looking at my phone. okay maybe you were while you were impaired that's all that matters you were impaired behind the wheel we've all looked at our phones before but when you say that's the reason why this happened that's not the reason why this happened you got in the car impaired that set up the potential for this the tiger going out of the country, he's just got to be honest with himself. You know? And that's the hard part. Anybody who's been to rehab will tell you. Everybody will tell you to go to rehab. You have to want to go to rehab. You have to want to stay in rehab. You have to. It's up to you. It's empowering yourself to make a decision. Because everybody else can say something. His girlfriend, his kids, ex-wife, his agent, They can all say …”
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When it comes to rehab, the wealthy like Tiger Woods face unique challenges. Unlike others, they often lack accountability, leading to questions about their commitment to genuine recovery. This segment dives into the complexities of rehab for those who have everything, yet still struggle with personal demons.
“So he apparently was trying to like overtake a truck that had a pressure cleaner attached to it. And that truck was trying to make a left turn. Mr. Woods kind of just drives on up. The truck doesn't see him. Bam. He starts flipping. His car lands on its side. Yeah. Police arrived at the scene and said he showed signs of impairment. But he did. And he did a breathalyzer. And it didn't show any alcohol in his system. but he did refuse like the p-test to see if there were any drugs in his system um that led to him getting arrested and he was released later that evening but he ended up getting …”
“So he apparently was trying to like overtake a truck that had a pressure cleaner attached to it. And that truck was trying to make a left turn. Mr. Woods kind of just drives on up. The truck doesn't see him. Bam. He starts flipping. His car lands on its side. Yeah. Police arrived at the scene and said he showed signs of impairment. But he did. And he did a breathalyzer. And it didn't show any alcohol in his system. but he did refuse like the p-test to see if there were any drugs in his system um that led to him getting arrested and he was released later that evening but he ended up getting charged with a dui with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test i didn't know you couldn't refuse a breathalyzer to be honest me i and i only just found this out because of this story and because of justin timberlake yes who's the body cam footage of him getting arrested yes it was recently released and he the cop asked him to do the …”
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Tiger Woods recently faced legal trouble after a car accident that resulted in a DUI charge for property damage. Despite showing no signs of alcohol impairment, he refused a drug test, which raises questions about his choices and past incidents. This segment reveals the shocking details and implications of his ongoing struggles with driving under the influence.
“… know us. And why do you take an Uber if this is so crazy? Because I'm like, I do drive every day. I can do this, Jax. I can do this. Like, you know, Tiger Woods drives on pills. Like I can do this. If he can do that, I can do anything. Like Justin Timberlake drives drunk. I can drive to work. Yeah. I have to tell you, I personally am obsessed with your setup. when you go to Dallas. The last time you went, we found this like amazing studio. It actually inspired us to redesign. The frames exist because of the studio you're currently sitting in. It's so true. I loved the camera quality, the lighting. It's …”
“… actually are hard to drive. And can you believe that? I was like so nervous, but I'm, I'm here. I mean, I guess like I reserve our viral sound. I did something crazy last night for things that are actually crazy. You know me and you know me, you know us. And why do you take an Uber if this is so crazy? Because I'm like, I do drive every day. I can do this, Jax. I can do this. Like, you know, Tiger Woods drives on pills. Like I can do this. If he can do that, I can do anything. Like Justin Timberlake drives drunk. I can drive to work. Yeah. I have to tell you, I personally am obsessed with your setup. when you go to Dallas. The last time you went, we found this like amazing studio. It actually inspired us to redesign. The frames exist because of the studio you're currently sitting in. It's so true. I loved the camera quality, the lighting. It's really been an inspiration to us in a very aesthetic, creative way. And I love your setup. Like you are so serious. It's giving podcast. Well, you know what? It is giving podcast. And today is giving podcast because we have serious business to discuss. But I was also thinking how the last time I was here, It inspired us to refresh our remote …”
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In a hilarious twist, the host recounts their nerve-wracking experience of driving a Range Rover in Dallas for the first time. The comedic comparison to Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake's driving habits adds a layer of absurdity, making the mundane act of driving turn into a laugh-out-loud moment.
“… five feet. And then Mark always tells a story that he hit his shot and he kind of running around to see where it is and saw that it on land and then Tiger goes well I guess I ain fucking laying up now He's like battling to make the cut. He's maybe one inside the cut line, and I can't remember where he hit it, but yeah, that was a great shot. I guess I'm not laying up now. I never heard that part of the story. That's pretty cool. What's it like playing with Tiger at a Masters? Yeah, I mean, it's always. I mean, I said it, we played with him the last round of the US Open at Pebble. And I remember …”
“But it sort of dips in the air. I'm like, oh, that's got to go. And you can see on the coverage, it lands right on the upslope and takes all the heat off it and just trickles around to five feet. And then Mark always tells a story that he hit his shot and he kind of running around to see where it is and saw that it on land and then Tiger goes well I guess I ain fucking laying up now He's like battling to make the cut. He's maybe one inside the cut line, and I can't remember where he hit it, but yeah, that was a great shot. I guess I'm not laying up now. I never heard that part of the story. That's pretty cool. What's it like playing with Tiger at a Masters? Yeah, I mean, it's always. I mean, I said it, we played with him the last round of the US Open at Pebble. And I remember him walking off the first tee. It's just like, no matter what happens today, it's going to be a cool day. Because he's my golf hero. So it's hard to beat any day with him. But then, yeah, you've seen him play that golf course. And tons of success, obviously, in the way he... But he does it at every golf course. He hits the right or whatever the shot …”
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During a tense moment at the Masters, Tiger Woods declared, 'I guess I'm not laying up now,' showcasing his fearless approach to the game. This anecdote reveals how even in high-pressure situations, Woods adapts his strategy and plays to win, making every round with him a memorable experience. It's a testament to his legendary status and the unique challenges of playing at Augusta.
“Tiger Woods is going to seek help. I don't know the nature of that. I don't know if he's going to check in to a clinic or something like that. I don't know the nature of the help. Ron, do you know the nature of the help and what do you make of what Tiger is doing? I do not know the nature of it, but it seems like the next logical step in this process, I just go back to where we were, I don't know, barely a week ago and Tiger's playing golf in the TGL …”
“Tiger Woods is going to seek help. I don't know the nature of that. I don't know if he's going to check in to a clinic or something like that. I don't know the nature of the help. Ron, do you know the nature of the help and what do you make of what Tiger is doing? I do not know the nature of it, but it seems like the next logical step in this process, I just go back to where we were, I don't know, barely a week ago and Tiger's playing golf in the TGL hitting shots for the first time in seemingly forever. And there's all this sort of teasing anticipation. He's going to be ended up in the Masters. Be back to playing golf. And then suddenly we get that news, you know, Friday afternoon. And I mean, I get a text from a friend of mine and just said, it never ends. And, you know, his story is, there's so …”
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Tiger Woods' ongoing personal struggles are overshadowing his golf legacy, with his latest DUI incident highlighting the need for help and raising questions about his future role in the sport.
“… there as police officers in California, huh? You got to scratch golfers. It's 80 degrees year round. Yeah. All right. You're not going to talk about Tiger Woods. We got to cover it, man. Come on. We're going to dog on Tiger? I don't want to. All right. I don't want to dog on him. All right. He's a dog. Well, he just shouldn't drive. That's the problem. You know, I'm a cop. In today's day and age. Yeah. Bro, get a driver. Anybody. I know. Well, him. he should have a driver and he can pay for a driver but anybody else it's a $20 uber ride yeah it's like this is not yeah you know one thing i would like to …”
“Is that golf? Do you golf? I do golf. Yeah? You scratch? At one point I was. Oh, no shit. Really? I don't golf. So that's what you guys do out there as police officers in California, huh? You got to scratch golfers. It's 80 degrees year round. Yeah. All right. You're not going to talk about Tiger Woods. We got to cover it, man. Come on. We're going to dog on Tiger? I don't want to. All right. I don't want to dog on him. All right. He's a dog. Well, he just shouldn't drive. That's the problem. You know, I'm a cop. In today's day and age. Yeah. Bro, get a driver. Anybody. I know. Well, him. he should have a driver and he can pay for a driver but anybody else it's a $20 uber ride yeah it's like this is not yeah you know one thing i would like to see man like this is just real shit it'll never happen this is how you know that most attorneys and politicians are totally full of shit okay if you wanted to eliminate drunk driving which is a massive fucking problem in this country It would be very simple a year in jail no matter what yeah first offense no matter what Nobody's ever driving again …”
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Tiger Woods should have a driver to avoid DUIs, and stricter DUI laws with severe consequences would prevent such incidents.
“Coming up, Tiger Woods speaks out for the first time following his rollover car crash last week. And tonight, NASA preparing to send astronauts back toward the moon for the first time in half a century. If you are looking to make smarter choices for your health this year, consider Riverbend Ranch. Their steaks are not only delicious, they also contain real high-quality protein that helps fuel your body. Did you see the recent study that the folks in Sweden who ate …”
“Coming up, Tiger Woods speaks out for the first time following his rollover car crash last week. And tonight, NASA preparing to send astronauts back toward the moon for the first time in half a century. If you are looking to make smarter choices for your health this year, consider Riverbend Ranch. Their steaks are not only delicious, they also contain real high-quality protein that helps fuel your body. Did you see the recent study that the folks in Sweden who ate meat every day staved off Alzheimer's way better than the folks who didn't? How about that? Eat your beef. It's a complete protein. It contains all nine essential amino acids that your body needs to function. And it also keeps you fuller for longer, reducing cravings and snacking. But here's the key. Not all beef is created equal. The quality of the …”
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Tiger Woods' latest DUI arrest highlights ongoing struggles with prescription medication and raises concerns about his ability to return to competitive golf.
“I mean, that's like, to me, that's sad. Yeah. Because you can hear him saying, like, he pushed him, pushed him, pushed him. Tiger says, never over the edge, close. But then he'd back off. and then the stamp of approval at the end. You'll never meet anybody mentally tougher than you. Well, it turns out Tiger Woods is not, he's not all superhero. He's part man to human who isn't mentally impermeable, who actually does have weaknesses and doubts and insecurities and is subjected to physical pain, just the same as any mere mortal. But unfortunately, he doesn't seem to have …”
“I mean, that's like, to me, that's sad. Yeah. Because you can hear him saying, like, he pushed him, pushed him, pushed him. Tiger says, never over the edge, close. But then he'd back off. and then the stamp of approval at the end. You'll never meet anybody mentally tougher than you. Well, it turns out Tiger Woods is not, he's not all superhero. He's part man to human who isn't mentally impermeable, who actually does have weaknesses and doubts and insecurities and is subjected to physical pain, just the same as any mere mortal. But unfortunately, he doesn't seem to have the skills to deal with that. He knows how to be resilient on the golf course, but in life, as you age, as your body starts to fail you, as it does most professional athletes get just given the number of hours of abuse they've put it through. He is dating now. We understand him to be in a relatively happy relationship with Vanessa Trump, but that …”
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Tiger Woods' current struggles are a direct result of his father's relentless pressure during his childhood, leading to a life of early fame, physical injuries, and substance abuse.
“Our first story, Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash this weekend.”
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In a shocking twist, Tiger Woods managed to turn a routine weekend into a rollover car crash. The hosts dive into the absurdity of how a golf legend could find himself in such a bizarre situation, mixing humor with a touch of disbelief over his luck. It's a comedic take on celebrity mishaps that leaves listeners chuckling at the irony.
“… it's got a couple of additional features this year. It's got the Masters vault search, which enables you to go back over 50 years and just type in Tiger's chip shot on 16, and it'll bring it up and show you great moments in past Masters history, or Jack Nicklaus' amazing putt on 16 in 1975 on his way to another win. It's just an incredible way to immerse yourself in the tournament and get ready, fired up for this year's Masters. I was surprised how Hilly, when I first went to Augusta back in the early 90s, people don't assume that it's going to be hilly in Georgia, Augusta. That's really …”
“… through the Masters app and you can see every hole every shot every player in real time It's an amazing thing. It's an award winning app. And it's a must have in terms of keeping up with what's going on in the tournament if you're not on property. And it's got a couple of additional features this year. It's got the Masters vault search, which enables you to go back over 50 years and just type in Tiger's chip shot on 16, and it'll bring it up and show you great moments in past Masters history, or Jack Nicklaus' amazing putt on 16 in 1975 on his way to another win. It's just an incredible way to immerse yourself in the tournament and get ready, fired up for this year's Masters. I was surprised how Hilly, when I first went to Augusta back in the early 90s, people don't assume that it's going to be hilly in Georgia, Augusta. That's really surprised me. And the elevation, the changing in elevation, that's why when we talk about these guys have to walk this course. You don't get carts, you've got to walk it. And that's what, when you're looking at Tiger trying to be able to play in previous years, maybe this year, that elevation takes its toll on these guys. Yeah, you're exactly right. It's …”
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Tiger Woods' potential participation in the Masters is uncertain, especially given the physical toll Augusta's hilly course takes on players. As caddies only get to experience the course during tournament week, the elevation changes can surprise even seasoned golfers. Woods' condition will be crucial, and fans are hopeful to see him at the Champions Dinner, regardless of whether he plays.
“… the First Amendment, freedom of expression, nobody wants to go in for conversion therapy. They can't. that that law is gone crazy country really is Tiger Woods so he's a drug addict finally admits it he's going into rehab and big tabloid story Tiger Woods, wealthy guy all of that and I have a different take on Tiger Woods and I was on with Katie Pavlish last night on News Nation, here's what I said Well, Tiger Woods is a drug addict. He admitted it tonight. He's going to rehab. And I hope and I would encourage every American to hope that he gets well because he's a danger to himself and others. So we …”
“… gay, but you don't want to be gay. So you go to a therapist, try to convince you not to be gay. Conversion therapy. Nobody's forcing you. You just go. So Colorado said, uh-uh. We're banning conversion therapy. And the Supreme Court said, no. Under the First Amendment, freedom of expression, nobody wants to go in for conversion therapy. They can't. that that law is gone crazy country really is Tiger Woods so he's a drug addict finally admits it he's going into rehab and big tabloid story Tiger Woods, wealthy guy all of that and I have a different take on Tiger Woods and I was on with Katie Pavlish last night on News Nation, here's what I said Well, Tiger Woods is a drug addict. He admitted it tonight. He's going to rehab. And I hope and I would encourage every American to hope that he gets well because he's a danger to himself and others. So we live in a culture that celebrates the destruction of the famous, which is one of the bad things about the United States. We love to see famous people get taken down. I don't know what that mentality is, but I'm hoping that Mr. Woods cleans it up. OK, that's true. You know, if you're famous or wealthy and you get hammered, everybody go, yay.”
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Colorado has banned conversion therapy, a practice aimed at changing sexual orientation, but the Supreme Court ruled that such a ban violates freedom of expression. This decision highlights the cultural shift in Colorado, influenced by an influx of new residents. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods admits to being a drug addict and enters rehab, sparking a discussion about society's fascination with the downfall of celebrities.
“… golf club to it once he was shooting. That was that one. And then he was passed out on the side of the road that one time. Yep. Yeah, no, this is – Tiger – okay. Tiger – here we go. We were all wrong. Tiger Woods is dating Vanessa Trump, a former model and ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. Okay. But it is the granddaughter. Okay. Okay. Yes. Yeah. yeah we miss swing and a miss we tried vanessa trump and tiger woods still has the name trump though i think yeah that's very weird but if you married let's say you married uh paul mccartney's child and you got the name mccartney you're probably not changing …”
“… that one. I did not know that. I'm pretty sure it's Trump's niece. Wow. Okay. So the Secret Service wouldn't let him drive Trump's grandkids. Dude, he's flipped cars and almost died off that ravine. Multiple times. Here. Twice. Also got – Elon put a golf club to it once he was shooting. That was that one. And then he was passed out on the side of the road that one time. Yep. Yeah, no, this is – Tiger – okay. Tiger – here we go. We were all wrong. Tiger Woods is dating Vanessa Trump, a former model and ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. Okay. But it is the granddaughter. Okay. Okay. Yes. Yeah. yeah we miss swing and a miss we tried vanessa trump and tiger woods still has the name trump though i think yeah that's very weird but if you married let's say you married uh paul mccartney's child and you got the name mccartney you're probably not changing it because you're mccartney well i'm making money off of it too i mean i think in normal situations too like mine i still have my married last name and it's not about amy mccartney i know change it either did you all see the picture of tiger standing by the by the flip car yeah he's a child the demons are for sure one thing yeah the driving with …”
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The hosts hilariously debate whether Tiger Woods is a reckless child or just a grown man with demons. The funniest moment comes when they discuss how the Secret Service wouldn't let him drive Trump's grandkids, highlighting the absurdity of his driving history and public persona.
“… Police say that suspect is a minor from Senegal. Two other people have been arrested since, but they're not saying what role they have played yet. Tiger Woods, again, crashing his car, this time under the influence of some type of medication, it's believed, crashing his SUV in one of the strictest counties in Florida. Technically speaking, this would be his first DUI, but in 2017, he was found unconscious behind a wheel of his running car, high on a cocktail of prescription painkillers, but he took a plea deal for reckless driving, served a year of probation. The 82-time PGA winner was also seriously …”
“… was closed of course another person was arrested on scene he was taking photos and video with a cell phone as this was happening police say that that person they arrested was recruited through Snapchat to carry out a bombing in exchange for $692. Police say that suspect is a minor from Senegal. Two other people have been arrested since, but they're not saying what role they have played yet. Tiger Woods, again, crashing his car, this time under the influence of some type of medication, it's believed, crashing his SUV in one of the strictest counties in Florida. Technically speaking, this would be his first DUI, but in 2017, he was found unconscious behind a wheel of his running car, high on a cocktail of prescription painkillers, but he took a plea deal for reckless driving, served a year of probation. The 82-time PGA winner was also seriously injured in a high-speed car crash in California in 2021, left him with multiple leg fractures requiring major surgery. In other sports news, Major League Baseball is underway. They got their new ABS automated ball and strike system. Each team gets two challenges per game, and if they're right on the challenge, it doesn't get charged against them.”
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Tiger Woods' repeated car incidents highlight ongoing personal struggles that overshadow his golfing achievements.
“… Masters. Probably. I think he's won it before. Big time YouTuber. Great golfer. I follow Bryson DeChambeau. I'm going to be watching for sure. And Tiger Woods. Is Tiger going to be able to play? Brother, did you not just see Tiger Woods just flip his whip? They say he ain't hurt himself. That's what I'm telling you, man. I love Tiger. Sad. Tiger, you got too much dough. You got to just get a driver. You got to. You got to. You don't need my man Tiger out here. Everybody wants Tiger to win for sure And then just flipping the car It a lot of car trouble Listen me Bro you don need to be behind a wheel …”
“Who is Bryson De Shambo? Bryson De Shambo is a professional golfer that's nice as hell, Debo. And he probably might try to go win the Masters. Probably. I think he's won it before. Big time YouTuber. Great golfer. I follow Bryson DeChambeau. I'm going to be watching for sure. And Tiger Woods. Is Tiger going to be able to play? Brother, did you not just see Tiger Woods just flip his whip? They say he ain't hurt himself. That's what I'm telling you, man. I love Tiger. Sad. Tiger, you got too much dough. You got to just get a driver. You got to. You got to. You don't need my man Tiger out here. Everybody wants Tiger to win for sure And then just flipping the car It a lot of car trouble Listen me Bro you don need to be behind a wheel That what I saying He has a plane If you have a plane. Left and right. You flipping whips. You got too much paper. I don't know what it is. I know I'm the type of person. I like to drive myself. I like to drive myself. That's what I'm saying. But you got to know. If I can't drive, I'm going to let somebody else drive. I tell you, you know what, Joe? …”
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After a recent car incident, former golf champion Tiger Woods is urged to hire a driver instead of risking his safety. NFL legends James Harrison and Joe Haden discuss the importance of safety and the absurdity of Woods driving himself given his wealth. They share personal anecdotes about the benefits of having a designated driver, especially when alcohol is involved.
“… that was selfish. They plan poorly, everything else, but it's more to it when it gets there with this i would not be surprised if the answer was the tiger was was addicted to pain medication which would make him like a significant number of people um in this country and i doubt that was something that he ever wanted to do if that's how it ended up but i think it's very easy for us to understand how such a thing could happen i mean shit it happened to Prince you know like it's happened to so many people you know who at Prince had been a like basic teetotaler basically forever up until that point …”
“… Arizona, where they just give everybody a DUI. Maricopa County, right? But there aren't that many people who are getting DUIs who don't have a larger problem. And so from there, to me, it's like, yes, obviously this person has done something that was selfish. They plan poorly, everything else, but it's more to it when it gets there with this i would not be surprised if the answer was the tiger was was addicted to pain medication which would make him like a significant number of people um in this country and i doubt that was something that he ever wanted to do if that's how it ended up but i think it's very easy for us to understand how such a thing could happen i mean shit it happened to Prince you know like it's happened to so many people you know who at Prince had been a like basic teetotaler basically forever up until that point like these things get people and they get a hold of them and they can even get a hold of Tiger Woods and then if it gets a hold of him and then we talk about all the other compounding factors that come with it man I just came away from that like feeling bad for him you know um so I don't know I guess I'm not I'm not saying that is any sort of like …”
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Tiger Woods is portrayed as a lost soul struggling with personal issues, and his DUI incident is seen as a symptom of deeper problems rather than just a legal issue.
“… was some momentum there. Now, he didn't play well when he took those nine swings. But, you know, he's the focal point of TGL. So anytime you can see Tiger play, in the ratings probably quadrupled just because Tiger was playing in that. Otherwise, we're probably not watching. But Tiger's in it, and Rory, you know, those are the headliners here. So he's got this momentum. All right, Tiger getting some swings in. There was a picture of his private jet in Augusta recently. Maybe he was going down there. He was going to walk the course. Maybe he was going to play a little bit there. Maybe Tiger was …”
“Because if you go back to Monday, we were talking about TGL, the finals, and he's going to show up. He's going to take some swings. Now people talking that maybe he's going to try to play at Augusta. So there was some momentum there. Now, he didn't play well when he took those nine swings. But, you know, he's the focal point of TGL. So anytime you can see Tiger play, in the ratings probably quadrupled just because Tiger was playing in that. Otherwise, we're probably not watching. But Tiger's in it, and Rory, you know, those are the headliners here. So he's got this momentum. All right, Tiger getting some swings in. There was a picture of his private jet in Augusta recently. Maybe he was going down there. He was going to walk the course. Maybe he was going to play a little bit there. Maybe Tiger was going to play in Augusta. And then there was Friday afternoon. All of a sudden you get a report that he's in a car accident. His car rolled over. Well, we know what happened when it rolled over before. where he had multiple fractures in his leg. Thought he might lose his leg. We've had moments. We've had incidents. This one felt a little different …”
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Tiger Woods was involved in a serious car accident that raised alarms about his well-being, especially given his history of substance abuse. Despite not being under the influence at the time, concerns about his health and the risks he poses to himself and others are mounting. With a powerful brand and a history of surgeries, Woods faces a critical moment in his life that could have dire consequences.
“… What do you have for me? Hello, Dan. Hello, Danette. Long time, second time. Six feet, pre-summer, 235 right now. Okay. It's hard to say how much Tiger means to me. You know, I just want to see him doing good, Dan. I don't think, you know, he's not going to get it anymore and stuff, But just so briefly as a kid, when I watched my dad or my grandpa watch golf, it was a bunch of old white guys. And all you ever heard was that these records can never be broken Well what am I watching for then If these guys that are so good now can do it can compete If Happy Gilmore made golf fun before that Tiger …”
“… April 19th. Reggie Miller will join us coming up tomorrow. And longtime caddy, Bones McKay, used to be with Phil Mickelson. He's going to join us as well. Yeah, he is. All right, thank you. Never mind. Thank you, Todd. Tim in Minnesota. Hi, Tim. What do you have for me? Hello, Dan. Hello, Danette. Long time, second time. Six feet, pre-summer, 235 right now. Okay. It's hard to say how much Tiger means to me. You know, I just want to see him doing good, Dan. I don't think, you know, he's not going to get it anymore and stuff, But just so briefly as a kid, when I watched my dad or my grandpa watch golf, it was a bunch of old white guys. And all you ever heard was that these records can never be broken Well what am I watching for then If these guys that are so good now can do it can compete If Happy Gilmore made golf fun before that Tiger made it not boring And I don't think I would have had an interest in golf like I would have without him. And, you know, I think, like you said, that picture, I got a little choked up as your first caller did. But I just want to say that picture scares me, and I hope someone lets him know that he's more valuable than a golf record. I just hope he …”
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Tiger Woods transformed golf from a sport dominated by old white men into an exciting game that attracts new fans. A caller reflects on how Woods made golf engaging and accessible, igniting his passion for the sport. He expresses concern for Woods' well-being, emphasizing that his value goes beyond just breaking records.
“… been drinking, but you don't have anything else in your body. So this has been a pattern. And this happens. It's weird to say, in fairness to Tiger, but you have all these surgeries. They give you all these meds. I've had many, many, many surgeries, probably 10. And I do my damnedest knowing my personality. I can't take those things because I know, boy, it would be easy. With my personality, addictive behavior, I could grab that, and I understand that. I have had friends who have had back surgeries, and all of a sudden, you know, they're crunching Percocet. But his body can look like it's …”
“… drinking, but wasn't going to take a urine test or a blood test. And so they take you into the jail cell. You have to be there for eight hours. And then you start to look at the mugshot, and you go, that doesn't look like somebody who, okay, you haven't been drinking, but you don't have anything else in your body. So this has been a pattern. And this happens. It's weird to say, in fairness to Tiger, but you have all these surgeries. They give you all these meds. I've had many, many, many surgeries, probably 10. And I do my damnedest knowing my personality. I can't take those things because I know, boy, it would be easy. With my personality, addictive behavior, I could grab that, and I understand that. I have had friends who have had back surgeries, and all of a sudden, you know, they're crunching Percocet. But his body can look like it's ready to go and play in the NFL, but that face, that looks like there's a lot of things going on with Tiger. This has been going on for quite some time. you're driving and you know once again when you drink or when you do drugs you don't think that you're impaired or that somebody's going to notice some of the great liars are drinkers drug addicts …”
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Tiger Woods' recent car accident raises serious concerns about his ongoing struggles with addiction. Despite not being under the influence at the time, his history of surgeries and medication use paints a troubling picture of a man battling personal demons. This situation highlights the harsh reality of addiction, showing that it can affect anyone, regardless of their fame or fortune.
“The Tiger Woods story is not just a sports story. It's a whole lot bigger than that. But next week is the Masters. Is Tiger going to go? Is Tiger going to go to the Champions Dinner on Tuesday night? Tiger's also involved in a public golf course project there close to Augusta National. Will he go there for that? Is he going to play, try to play in the Masters? If you've won the Masters, you get an invite. But now, not all players who have won the Masters …”
“The Tiger Woods story is not just a sports story. It's a whole lot bigger than that. But next week is the Masters. Is Tiger going to go? Is Tiger going to go to the Champions Dinner on Tuesday night? Tiger's also involved in a public golf course project there close to Augusta National. Will he go there for that? Is he going to play, try to play in the Masters? If you've won the Masters, you get an invite. But now, not all players who have won the Masters decide to play in the Masters. They become too old. They don't want to put up, you know, 95 is their score. Tiger has not let Augusta National know if he going to be there or not to participate Now 15 former winners have told the Masters they will not be participating in the actual tournament As of this morning, Tiger has not let anybody know anything. …”
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Tiger Woods' participation in the upcoming Masters tournament remains uncertain, sparking widespread speculation. With reports of his practice sessions and his involvement in a local golf course project, fans are eager to know if he'll attend the Champions Dinner or even compete. As of now, he hasn't confirmed his plans, leaving the golf world on edge ahead of the iconic event.
“… I'll give you the last word. Yeah, listen, I echo a lot of what you guys say. I think from where I sit, it's okay to hold feelings of anger at Tiger. Like for being this clearly irresponsible yet again, it's unacceptable. and I think it's also okay to hold feelings of sympathy and empathy for him because quite obviously he is struggling with an addiction and I don't know what that's like so I can't pretend to put myself in his shoes but it's got to be about the hardest thing ever and obviously he's struggling so I think it's okay to hold kind of these competing thoughts about all this. I …”
“… shame on you, but like I don't know. Just get a fucking driver then. It's not that hard. Just like you have the means. It's just, yeah, man, you're going to have somebody that you have to keep on your schedule. But that's the choice at this point. Randy, I'll give you the last word. Yeah, listen, I echo a lot of what you guys say. I think from where I sit, it's okay to hold feelings of anger at Tiger. Like for being this clearly irresponsible yet again, it's unacceptable. and I think it's also okay to hold feelings of sympathy and empathy for him because quite obviously he is struggling with an addiction and I don't know what that's like so I can't pretend to put myself in his shoes but it's got to be about the hardest thing ever and obviously he's struggling so I think it's okay to hold kind of these competing thoughts about all this. I net out that, you know, I would just hope he has somebody in his life that can reach him and have difficult conversations with him and try to put him on a path where he can get right for himself, for the rest of his family.”
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Tiger Woods' repeated reckless driving incidents show a troubling pattern of behavior that he needs to address, regardless of impairment.
Tiger Woods' repeated incidents highlight a struggle with vulnerability and addiction, suggesting that true strength would be admitting the problem and seeking help.
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