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Someone with Standards
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4/8/2010 7:24:13 AM
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Masters chairman critical of Woods
Payne says No. 1 golfer ‘disappointed all of us’
By Doug Ferguson
Associated Press Writer
AUGUSTA, Ga. — On the day Tiger Woods arrived at the Masters, he changed out of his spikes after playing nine holes, walked across the parking lot and went upstairs to the office of Augusta National chairman Billy Payne.
Payne would not discuss details of their Sunday afternoon meeting.
Based on his blunt criticism of Woods during his annual press conference Wednesday, they probably weren’t talking about how Woods was hitting the ball or his chances of winning a fifth green jacket.
“It is simply not the degree of his conduct that is so egregious here,” Payne said. “It is the fact that he disappointed all of us, and more importantly, our kids and our grandkids. Our hero did not live up to the expectations of the role model we saw for our children.”
They were the strongest words from a Masters chairman since Hootie Johnson’s famous “point of a bayonet” reply to Martha Burk in the summer of 2002 when he defended the club’s right to an all-male membership.
No other golf official has been so outspoken about Woods’ behavior.
No other major is like the Masters.
Even though Woods is a four-time champion and the No. 1 player in the world, he is at Augusta National by invitation, just like the other 95 players who will tee it up Thursday.
Woods had already played his final practice round — nine holes with Mark O’Meara — and left the course when Payne held his news conference. The chairman saved his thoughts on Woods for the end of his opening statement.
“Is there a way forward? I hope yes. I think yes,” Payne said. “But certainly, his future will never again be measured only by his performance against par; but measured by the sincerity of his efforts to change.
“I hope he now realizes that every kid he passes on the course wants his swing, but would settle for his smile.”
It was the final press conference before the Masters begins with more scrutiny — more curiosity — than ever of Woods. No one knows what to expect from his game because Woods has not competed since winning the Australian Masters on Nov. 15.
“He should do pretty good — he’s coming off a win,” Robert Allenby cracked.
Woods has appeared to be as interested in his behavior as his performance during the practice rounds. He is smiling more, making eye contact, even signing more autographs.
Woods attended the Golf Writers Association of America dinner Wednesday night to receive his player of the year award.
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