Tiger Woods, one of golf’s most iconic figures, got entangled in a major controversy in 2023? It all kicked off when leaked documents, allegedly penned by the PGA Tour, revealed a scripted attack against LIV Golf. The revelations, shared on social media, sent shockwaves across the golf world, pulling the 82-time PGA Tour winner into the eye of the storm.
The leaked 357-page document surfaced online, igniting an uproar among fans and players alike. This script, purportedly prepared in June 2022, featured aggressive lines like “Jay Monahan is the right guy for this war” and “Do what I did: tell the Saudis to go f*** themselves. And mean it.” Woods, however, quickly distanced himself from the explosive script, taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to clarify his stance.
“In response to the talking points memo released this weekend, I have never seen this document until today, and I did not attend the players meeting for which it was prepared at the 2022 Travelers,” Woods wrote, making it clear he had no prior knowledge of the script’s existence.
Adding fuel to the fire, controversy continued to brew as the PGA Tour pushed forward with a potential mega-partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), LIV Golf’s financial backbone. Despite his usual candor, Woods remained unusually reserved, leaving fans and media alike speculating about his position. “I’m going to take some time to understand the changes and what they mean,” Woods stated, refusing to provide further comment.
But just when the golf world thought the drama had peaked, yet another controversy has emerged, casting a shadow over the inaugural Black Desert Championship in Utah. According to a viral tweet from Golf.com, a shocking loophole was exposed by Ryan French of Monday Q Info. The bombshell report claimed that four players—RJ Manke, Chris Korte, John Sand, and Riley Lewis—bypassed pre-qualifying events and secured spots in the Monday qualifier despite not meeting the necessary criteria.
The revelation has left the golf community reeling, questioning the integrity of the qualification process. As unqualified players infiltrate the tournament, critics are calling for an overhaul of the system, fearing that the PGA Tour’s credibility could be further tarnished.
Just when it seemed the PGA Tour was finally finding its footing amidst the LIV Golf controversy, these latest developments prove the drama is far from over. Will the governing bodies take action to rectify these loopholes, or is this just another chapter in the ongoing saga of golf’s most tumultuous era? Only time will tell.
