Tiger Was Quick to Offer His Apologies
In a triumphant display at the Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee, Tiger clinched the 1996 NCAA Championship with a remarkable 3-under par, leaving Arizona’s Rory Sabbatini four strokes behind. Meanwhile, amidst a personal relocation to Orlando, Florida, Tiger encountered an unexpected scenario.
Larry Guest, a sports columnist for the Orlando Sentinel, publicly criticized Tiger for missing a dinner engagement. However, Tiger swiftly mended the situation, extending his sincere apologies. He wrote letters to every member of the Haskins Commission, expressing remorse for his absence and offering to accept the award later.
Next: He achieved this at the age of 15.