Accenture Drops Tiger Campaign After Six Years And Still No Discernible Idea What The Company Actually Does

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But they were cool airport ads while they lasted...


However, given the circumstances of the last two weeks, after careful consideration and analysis, the company has determined that he is no longer the right representative for its advertising. Accenture said that it wishes only the best for Tiger Woods and his family.

Accenture will continue to leverage its “High Performance Business” strategy and “High Performance Delivered” positioning in the marketplace. The company will immediately transition to a new advertising campaign, with a major effort scheduled to launch later in 2010.

Guess this means we no longer have to say the Accenture WGC Match Play is a guranteed appearance on his schedule?

More SNL On Tiger, Tim Finchem**

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The opening sketch is brilliant...

Tim Finchem, Geoff Ogilvy among others were hauled into this Woods saga, with a nice Bernie Madoff connection too:

Wanda Sykes also opened her show with a great skit, but because Fox has some weird video player I refused to download. It'll be on YouTube soon, hopefully. If you want to risk downloading their suspicious player, the episode is here.

Tiger's Indefinite Leave Clippings, Vol. 1

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Before we get to the initial reactions to his take-out-the-trash-day statement, I must say that if nothing else, the admission of infidelity and the decision to take a leave provided the most striking example of the tabloids' accuracy. Perhaps this will put an end to the hilarious "Tweets" from golf writers preaching to their limited followings about the sheer outrage of blogges citing tabloids as legitimate news sources and daring to cover this tawdry, ugly, nasty...GOLF story.
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Tiger To "Indefinite Leave" From Professional Golf**

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A statement posted on his website Friday afternoon, December 12th:

I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I've done, but I want to do my best to try.

I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour, and my fellow competitors, for their understanding. What's most important now is that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for personal healing.

After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.

Again, I ask for privacy for my family and I am especially grateful for all those who have offered compassion and concern during this difficult period.

Tiger Accident Clippings, Vol. 13

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While the golf world may be tired of the Tiger saga, it appears the tabloids are not letting go. Perhaps emboldened by Tiger's lecture on privacy, they moving full steam ahead on more embarrassing stories. More on that in a moment.

On a positive front for Tiger, several people came forward in his defense. Unfortunately the list included John Daly and Donald Trump. OJ wasn't available apparently. Still recovering from his prison beating.

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“She really believes in the importance of parents staying together.”

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Soraya Roberts of the New York Daily News says People magazine will report in Friday's edition that Elin Woods is not going to divorce Tiger.

I understand that it's not our business what they end up doing, but the primary behind-the-scenes scuttlebutt centers around what a marriage salvation scenario means for Tiger's professional support team. Since some were either enablers or turning a blind eye to his antics, it's been suggested Tiger will not be able to save his marriage while continuing on with certain key people in his life.

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