Genesis Invitational: Tiger Woods’ actions after giving Justin Thomas a tampon at the Genesis Invitational’s opening round on Thursday have drawn criticism for being “crass” and “disappointing.”
At Riviera Golf Club, Woods was paired with Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy as he made his first competitive golf appearance in seven months. Woods had previously participated in the Open Tournament at St. Andrews in July.
On the Los Angeles course, the 47-year-old occasionally outdrove both of his younger competitors. On the ninth hole, Woods outdrove Thomas and then gave him a wink as they walked towards their second shots.
The tampon was promptly dropped to the ground by Thomas, the No. 7 player in the world, and the two were then seen smiling and cuddling.
In their post-round interviews, no questions regarding the incident were posed to Woods or Thomas.
Dame Laura Davies downplays the incident: “That was just joking around.”
Dame Laura Davies downplayed the incident, calling it “banter” and an inappropriate jest, but she insisted that Woods should address it.
Davies, a four-time major champion in her career, told Sky Sports News: “I think it’s misdirected jokes, a laddy type of joke. Perhaps he misjudged the circumstances.
“I don’t find it offensive myself. It appears that people are looking for concerns to have. It’s unfortunate what occurred. Instead of their providing entertainment for thousands of people, we are talking about this.
I’m certain Tiger had good intentions. I find it hard to believe there was any ill intent. It was incredibly inadequately assessed. He would likely regret doing that now, I’m sure.
“Knowing the damage it has done over the past 24 hours, I believe he should (extend an apology). He will be upset that his actions were perceived as being a little sexist.
“It’s simply some lighthearted conversation on a golf course. Unfortunately, when Tiger does it, everything is accentuated. He miscalculated what he thought would be a good chuckle with a friend. I’m hoping Tiger will address it eventually.”
“It’s simply some lighthearted conversation on a golf course. Unfortunately, when Tiger does it, everything is accentuated. He miscalculated what he thought would be a good chuckle with a friend. I’m hoping Tiger will address it eventually.”
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