Drama on the Golf Course

Jay Oriola

Drama on the Golf Course

I recently read the hot topic regarding Tiger Woods and his divorce to his wife. The media discussed the details of his divorce in full length stating how he had cheated with numerous women over a period of time. Mr. Woods had been caught when he left a message on one of his mistresses’ answering machine clearly stating his first and last name and discussing other things of a sexual nature. The couple had their final falling out when they starting fighting, Woods tried to drive away but the wife smashed his shield and got into a small incident. This story was one of interest to me because of the sheer power that Tiger Woods held in our day and age. Being one of the most famous Golfers, if not athlete, of our time, Woods stardom seemed to transcend mere athletics.

His family was picture perfect when viewed by the media and he continued to win everything in sight. Then the world came crashing down and the truth was exposed. The world saw their marriage as one to look up to, but under the sheets, Woods was have extra-marital affairs with countless of women while his wife didn’t know anything about it. Just from observing, it surprised me that Woods could keep his secret alive for so long. I also thought, him being the idol for so many young athletes, he would keep his extra-curricular activities under wraps. But needless to say, the marriage was put on blast in front of the whole world. Not only the marriage, but the family seemed to be picked and prodded as well. I felt horribly bad for the children . My question is how will this affect the children in the long run with such a public divorce plaguing their childhood?