After the sex scandal of Tiger Woods in late November that made his public image began to tumble and resulted to an indefinite leave of absence from playing golf, the golf star is now preparing to end his indefinite leave by competing in the Accenture Match Play Championship to be held outside Tucson, Arizona, come February 17-21.
His return is an interesting debate to the public after his scandalous life. He is not only preparing for the Accenture Match Play Championship but also the World Golf Championship on March in Miami and the Masters.
Accenture was the first Woods' sponsors to cut its ties, releasing a statement after Woods sex scandal that broke the whole world, said, "he is no longer the right representative." The parties has ended their six-year relationship.
Geoff Ogilvy, former U.S. Open Champion suggested that Woods should make a public appearance to shed his explanation before arriving at the tournament site.
Ogilvy said, "One, out of respect for all the other golfers, and two, to diffuse the circus part of it before he actually gets to a golf tournament. I don't believe a lot of tournaments want all the tabloid media floating around."
"It would be nice if he came out away from a golf tournament. When he does come back to golf it would still be a bit crazy but that tabloid edge might be gone."
Phil Mickelson, ranked No. 2 behind Tiger, announced last week he is skipping the tournament to spend time with family.
PGA rules stated, a golfer must commit to tournament by 5 p.m. of Friday before the event is played. Meaning, Tiger Woods should not make an announcement until February 12 otherwise it would generate media circus if announcement is made earlier.
So, is Tiger Woods comeback a grudge to Accenture?
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