Tribune News ServicesGolfer John Daly , who has had more than his share of controversial off-the-course incidents, said today he doesn't share the public fascination with Tiger Woods' late-night car crash outside his Florida home.
"I don't really care what happened between Tiger and ... whatever happened. I'm just glad he's OK," said Daly, who is in Sydney for the Australian Open starting Thursday. "We need him, probably more than anybody on the tour, to keep things going, the way the economy is."
Woods had just pulled out of his driveway when he struck a fire hydrant and then a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol accident report. Woods said on his Web site that he sustained cuts and bruises.
"Tiger's the biggest asset the tour's had in a long, long time," Daly said. "Whatever happened, as long as he's OK that's all that matters. Golf needs him badly ... no doubt."
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I agree that the image we all have of Tiger is a good guy. I hope that is what is real, and not just perceived. I was married to a psychopath for 14 yrs. People that saw him daily would swear on their lives he was the nicest guy you’d ever want to meet. IOW, no one REALLY ever knows what goes on behind closed doors. Trust me on this. I hope it turns out this was just a typical pissy holiday arguement. They have children.