This cartoon by Morten Morland from The Times refers to Tiger Wood's car crash in the early hours of Friday morning. Details of the accident are still sketchy but the golfer's car reportedly hit a fire hydrant and tree as he left his drive at 0225 local time—possibly following an argument with his wife. Possibly over an affair with an events planner.
COMMENTARY
The cartoon shows Woods playing a game of crazy golf. The ball has the word 'image' written on it— clearly a reference to Tiger Woods' clean-cut image, which has probably been irreparably damaged by the affair (Tigergate?) The crazy golf course features various elements from the story: the angry, golf club-wielding wife, the alleged mistress/lover (represented by an alluring leg), the tree, the fire hydrant, the car (a Cadillac SUV), and the policeman (Woods has cancelled three interviews with the police about the accident). The caption is a play on words: crazy golf (the game) and crazy golf (a comment on the whole affair).
COMMENTS
It will be interesting to see how this story will affect the Tiger Woods brand and his marketability. His previously 'perfect' image has certainly been dealt a serious blow. The other question is will his golfing game suffer? What is certain is that this story will run and run.
