Billy Payne Speaks Out On Tiger

Augusta Chairman Billy Payne has strong words for PGA star Tiger Woods
By Plain Dealer wire services
April 08, 2010, 7:28AM
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Augusta National Chairman Billy Payne, in his customary pre-tournament news conference Wednesday, offered unexpectedly pointed words for four-time Masters champion Tiger Woods.
Payne opened the session with a prepared statement on issues ranging from the club’s new practice facility and this year’s inaugural 3D telecast to Jack Nicklaus‘ role as honorary starter. Then, near the end of his statement, Payne addressed Woods’ return from a five-month absence prompted by reports of numerous extramarital affairs.
View full sizeTiger Woods signs autographs before his practice round on Wednesday.Payne described Woods’ behavior as “egregious” and suggested he failed his obligations as a role model.
“As he ascended in our rankings of the world’s great golfers, he became an example to our kids that success is directly attributable to hard work and effort,” Payne said. “But as he now says himself, he forgot in the process to remember that with fame and fortune comes responsibility, not invisibility.
“It is not simply the degree of his conduct that is so egregious here — it is the fact he disappointed all of us, and more importantly our kids and our grandkids. Read the rest of the story here.
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