O’Meara: Woods situation disappointing

Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara

Mark O’Meara has called the Tiger Woods scandal “disappointing” and admitted he hasn’t spoken to the world No.1 since before his November car crash.

“I realise what has happened is not a good scenario,” O’Meara said. “That’s disappointing, what’s happened, and as a friend I would tell him that personally. But that doesn’t take away from the fact that I wouldn’t help my friend in any way I could.”

The 53-year-old’s friendship over with Woods has been well documented over the years as they formed bond while on The United States’ PGA Tour.

Despite attempting to contact Woods several times since the allegations about his infidelities arose, O’Meara said the pair had not spoken since the Open at Turnberry.

Asked about Woods complete disappearance from the public eye over the last few months, the 1998 Open and Masters champion said this was consistent with his desire for privacy.

“I’m not his advisor. I would have handled it differently, myself, personally, but that’s who I am. Whether he’s handled it right or wrong, only time can decide that. Tiger is being Tiger.”

Bryce Ritchie is the Editor of bunkered and, in addition to leading on content and strategy, oversees all aspects of the brand. The first full-time journalist employed by bunkered, he joined the company in 2001 and has been editor since 2009. A member of Balfron Golfing Society, he currently plays off nine and once got a lesson from Justin Thomas’ dad.

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