Tiger Woods' image is taking a beating

Tiger's image is taking a beating after his silence over car accident angers fans

Tiger's image is taking a beating after his silence over car accident angers fans

Supporters and critics of Tiger Woods made his website a forum for their anguish, anger and speculation about the golf superstar yesterday as controversy swirled around the 14-time major winner.

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Meanwhile, the police have revealed that the investigation of Woods' one-car crash near his home Friday night.

Woods will miss this week's Chevron World Challenge, a charity event he hosts, because of injuries from his one-car crash early Friday morning, and not return to competition until next year.

Speculation swirls that he was in the vehicle after a dispute with his wife Elin over an affair became heated.

While Woods has denied the idea, his silence regarding details of the incident has spurred talk from fans and critics alike.

More than 4,000 messages were posted on Woods's website in response to his Sunday statement, and his Monday announcement that he would not play in the Chevron World Challenge rebooted the on-line posting discussion.

"When are you going to come clean and let us know whatu00a0really happened and why you felt the need to be driving your SUV in the middle of the night?" one poster asked barely five minutes after the announcement.

"Your reputation is certainly in question. Save it before it lands in the toilet."

Another advised getting in front of the story.

Do it now
"Tiger, Tiger, Tiger... You bloodied your lip and you now back out of your own tournament? Forget about what, why & how, the accident happened. Your gonna need to face the media sooner or later... Sooner always works."

A poster using the nickname "TigerWoodsPGATOUR" wondered why he was good enough to come home from the hospital but not to play and added "Tell me this. Are youu00a0running from your wife !!!"

Voodoomagic5 defended Woods, saying, "EVERYONE, LEAVE TIGER ALONE! his private life is his private life! we all know and love him as a golfer! as a golfer, nothing has changed! everyone should mind their own business!"
Hhammer felt the disappointment of Woods's silence keenly, saying, "I have been a fan of yours for a very long time Tiger, but I have to say, you disappoint me.

"I understand you're a private person, and I don't blame you (I would be too). However, the way you are handling this controversy is shameful.

"I hate to watch you ruin your image over this. You, of all people, I expected to show responsibility and courage when faced with this incident. I beg of you to come out and tell the truth, even if it is a brief statement."