Author’s note: The author has no inside information on Tiger Woods and is offering his opinions based on his observations.

Although I have never idolized professional athletes or even viewed one as a role model, I certainly have been in awe of their skills, courage and accomplishments on their particular fields of battle. Among current athletes, Tiger Woods was unmistakably at the top of my personal list, as golf is my first love and he can do otherworldly things with a golf ball that are beyond anything I could even dream of doing.