Maybe we should feel a little more compassion for Eldrick.
First, the name Eldrick, with the middle name of Tont. Eldrick has spent his entire life with a golf club in his hand, perhaps it was forced on him, living out the dream of his Father, Earl, and his Mother, Kultida. Those names, alone, are enough to scar a child for life. And, then when you spend all your waking hours hitting golf balls, there is not much time left to just be a boy.
All Eldrick did, his entire life, was play golf, and he played it better than anyone else, perhaps before, and in the future. His prowess elevated him to a status, well, in the world of golf, he was up there all alone.
All of a sudden, thanks to his bodyguards, and an unlimited source of money, he would see a woman that appealed to him, and in most cases, he could have her. Sports figures have always had their choice of a flock of women, who surrounded them, and made themselves available.
Look at Kobie and Ben, and I imagine the list would include a large percentage of sports figures, who have availed themselves of the opportunities.
Look at Sinatra, we never thought the less of him.
Sports figures, musicians, singers, politicians, it happens in every walk of life. Not saying it was right, just picturing a young guy, a pocket full of money, and a crowd of young beautiful girls, just waiting to get the nod.
I don't know that we should ruin the man for those indiscretions. Let's remember the "kid in the candy store." Just think of how his life has been, "Hi, I'm Eldrick, would you like to go out with me?"
