Yes, those in the public eye are expected to be role models (not entirely sure why..), but when you look at recent divisive issues such as Brexit, ICE in the US, etc. it seems we then expect these celebrities to either be neutral, have no opinion or support both sides of a divisive matter?
I think anyone who knows anything about golf, would already know that Tiger is probably not what society would call a role model. I am not sure he ever tried to be – other than to the extent his various sponsors dictate – and his recent issues perhaps affirm that.
As for his legacy as a golfer, which is all that us golf enthusiasts care about, it was sealed decades ago and remains intact! His shot at the Masters over 20 years ago, is not diminished by a DUI arrest in 2026. So, let’s stop the silliness! The guy is the greatest golfer ever to play the sport. End of. The rest, well, sad as some of it may be, that’s his personal business. One would hope he sorts it out of course.
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