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Tiger hits one out of bounds by not taking a stand

Last Friday while discussing Tiger Woods dominance on air with analyst Nick Faldo Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman suggested the young players on the PGA Tour should “lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley” to increase their chances of winning. The following day Tilghman issued what she deemed an apology to Tiger: "I have known Tiger for 12 years and I have apologized directly to him. I also apologize to our viewers who may have been offended by my comments." Tiger’s agent Mark Steinberg said Tilghman and his client are “friends” and it’s a “closed case.” I’m sorry. “Friends” don’t make statements like that on the air and this situation is far from a “closed case” in my mind. White media personalities feel they can make racist comments and essentially get away with it. Don Imus makes his “nappy headed ho’s” statement and he’s behind the microphone eight months later. After internal discussions the Golf Channel decided on January 10th to suspend Tilghman for two weeks. Two wee