Golf legend Tiger Woods has sparked controversy and backlash among fans after an announcer accused him of taking “large amounts” of painkillers during a recent tournament.
During the first round of the British Open, held at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland, a Sky Sports announcer made disparaging comments about a golfer.
During the broadcast, Mark Law said Woods, a three-time tournament winner, seemed to be acting strangely.
“Looking at your eyes, I can’t help but think you’re taking copious amounts of painkillers to dull the pain,” Law asked.
“Some things don’t need to be said.”
As Men’s Journal Woods has reportedly been taking painkillers since undergoing multiple surgeries on his back and knees, and the outlet reported that he had hydrocodone and hydromorphone in his system after being arrested for drunk driving in 2017. Woods subsequently checked into rehab for prescription painkiller addiction.
After the UK announcer’s insensitive commentary, fans quickly video There were voices from the broadcaster saying that the remark was unnecessary.
“It’s a bit weird for Mark Law to say that out of the blue. No need to fill all the silence,” said one golf account that posted the footage.
“A completely crazy thing to say on air,” said another page focused on golf statistics. Said.
“I’m not a big Tiger fan but some things just don’t need to be said, even if they’re true,” said another fan. Agreed.
Law, a former professional golfer and current Sky Sports announcer, has played in the same tournament 12 times since the 1980s. Sports NewsHe is best known for his scorecard problems at the 2003 British Open, when he and his playing partner forgot to exchange scorecards, causing them both to sign the wrong card.
The pair were disqualified from the tournament due to errors, even though Law was just two strokes behind the leader.
Woods, meanwhile, said his previous arrest was the result of an “unexpected reaction” to prescription drugs, but acknowledged he should have consulted his medical team before taking them.
The DUI charge was later dropped and Woods also pleaded guilty to a reckless driving charge in the same incident.
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