“We are not involved in any discussions to add to his sponsorship portfolio at this time."

Alex Miceli reports that Irish bookmaker PaddyPower.com has proposed a deal to Tiger Woods' camp that would top out at $75 million over five years. Agent Mark Steinberg says it's not an option.

“We are not involved in any discussions to add to his sponsorship portfolio at this time,’’ Steinberg said in an e-mail response to Golfweek.

Can we really call it a portfolio at this point?

"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?

"They understand this hurt us. And I believe that."

Ron Green Jr., talking to Cliffs developer Jim Anthony about his project and attending Tiger's statement reading last week:

Anthony was among the invited guests to Woods' public statement last Friday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., in which Woods apologized for cheating on his wife. He hadn't spoken with Woods since last fall.

They met by chance in a hallway inside the clubhouse before Woods made his statement. Anthony said he heard someone call his name. He turned and saw Woods.

"He gave me a big hug," Anthony said. "There's been a lot of water under the bridge since I'd seen him. He thanked me for being there and for my support and he said, 'We're really going to work hard.'

"I saw commitment in his eyes. I saw remorse and gratitude. I thought he was sincere, and they pledged to us they're going to work harder than ever. They understand this hurt us. And I believe that."