"I guess presidential should be emphasized, the person who did the setup did the same things for President George W. Bush."
Reuters photographer Joe Skipper tells us all about the day of Tiger's statement reading and how the highly orchestrated event played out.
We gathered at the Marriott Sawgrass Convention Center, located about a mile from the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse, where the event was held. We were ‘registered’ by PGA employees, our drivers licenses checked, and we received special credentials labeled ‘pool media’.
It had the feel of a Secret Service wrangling. Where the pool participants are identified, and then placed in a ‘holding room’ prior to a specifically timed and coordinated departure. Reporters from AP, Reuters and several other organizations joined us. The only thing missing was the checking of our gear and the presence of a four-footed friend.
Good to see the PGA Tour coordinating so much and on such short notice!
As we walked into the room, a look at the audience front row revealed Tiger’s mother, Kultida Woods. Further down was Tim Finchem, PGA Tour Commissioner, and Tiger’s college friend, PGA golfer Notah Begay. It was remarkably quiet in the room, the most notable sound coming from the television camera operators speaking with their director. Our group took particular interest in Tiger’s mother, who reacted to the camera sounds with an occasional annoyed look. We were given freedom to move in the back of the room and on the side with most of the TV lights on it. We waited for 11 a.m. surrounded by silence.
So, I guess it goes without saying that a good time wasn't had by all?
Monday, March 1, 2010 at 07:46 PM
Reader Comments (8)
That guy is the head of the TW Foundation, and there is still a question if TWF monies were used to pay for the ticket or any other skank expenses. Maybe we will all get an answer this week, since TW is now cured and practising at Isleworth.
The bride's parents must be real impressed that there new son in law is a poon wrangler for Tiger.