Tiger Woods' Mother Says Her Son "Didn't Do Anything Illegal"

Tiger Woods' Mother Says Her Son "Didn't Do Anything Illegal"

Mothers will always protect their sons, won't they? Tiger Woods' mother, Kultida Woods, spoke out after his public statement. One of the first things Tiger did after he finished his statement was give his mother a long hug. What did she say to him?

"I said, 'I'm so proud of you. Never think you stand alone. Mom will always be there for you and I love you,' " she told ESPN.

"As a human being everyone has faults, makes mistakes and sins. We all do. But, we move on when we make a mistake and learn from it," she said. "I am upset the way media treated him like he’s a criminal … he didn’t kill anybody, he didn’t do anything illegal … They’ve being carrying on from Thanksgiving until now, that’s not right!"

She added: "People don't understand that Tiger has a very good heart and soul. Sometimes I think there is a complete double standard … He tried to improve himself."

She also said she thinks this is a "family matter" and thinks his "return to Buddhism" will do him good.

I actually agree with the sense that Tiger doesn't owe the public an apology (and let's be honest: if he hadn't lost so many sponsors, he probably wouldn't have apologized, but whatever).

Meanwhile, others aren't so forgiving. One of the alleged mistresses, Jamie Jungers, called the apology "crap" on the video after the break.

Then again, she got more camera time :)

The last two thumbnails are people who were outside the press conference. Something tells me they liked being photographed, too :)

Do you think Tiger will be able to put all of this behind him? I think he'll be tarnished, but once he goes back to playing golf, this will be over (rightly or wrongly)

Photos by INF

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COMMENTS...

Anonymous Anonymous said:

Can't stand him, that press conference was "no questions", biggest set up ever, but if anybody was actually disappointed in him then they're the idiot.

I understand a mother forgiving her son for everything, but to protect him like that - that's probably how he got this way, I hope his mother realises that when they're older, her grandkids will know about how their father slept around with all these prostitutes behind their mother's back and their grandmother defended him.

And last time I checked, YES adultery's illegal.
P.S. did anyone see the kiss between Tiger and his mother? Weird

<a href="/user/16849" title="View user profile.">Ariel</a>
21725 points
Ariel said:

I understand a mother forgiving her son for everything, but to protect him like that - that's probably how he got this way

I agree.

I will always love my son, but if he did something boneheaded like this, I'd be wondering where I went wrong.

<a href="/user/2543" title="View user profile.">lovebug66</a>
23760 points
lovebug66 said:

I'd wonder what I did wrong, also. She needs to back off and let him work through this with his wife.

anonymous anonymous said:

Anon, what deluded world do you live in? Adultery is not illegal, you moron. Immoral, yes, but not illegal. Wake up...

Anonymous Anonymous said:

This woman needs to melt back into whoreish obcurity where she belongs. I don't care what she thinks about his apology. The fact that she seems completely high during the entire interview doesn't help my lack of sympathy for her. As if she's allowed to take the moral high ground in this whole, overblown mess.

I have no problem with the fact that he allowed no questions after his statement. It was an apology - what could anyone aske outside of the friends in family in that room that is anyone's business. Of course it was a staged set-up. It is probably part of the process of his therapy. It's embarrassing that he "needed" to televise it instead of making his apologies privately, but unlike you and I, he has fans he's never met that he did indeed let down with the behavior that came to ligh.

<a href="/user/16849" title="View user profile.">Ariel</a>
21725 points
Ariel said:

This woman needs to melt back into whoreish obcurity

Way harsh. I really dislike the way "whore" is thrown about whenever a woman does something that somebody doesn't like. Do I disagree with her reaction to all of this? Definitely. But "whoreish"? Really, you need to bite back whatever is wrong with you and get some perspective.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

I think you need some perspective dear. Funny how the word "whore" makes you think you can be a bitch when commenting to another person.

<a href="/user/16849" title="View user profile.">Ariel</a>
21725 points
Ariel said:

If you're the same person to whom I previously commented, I think you need some perspective, a better vocabulary and less hate in your heart. I have to wonder about somebody whose only recourse is to fling out belittling words.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

Exactly Ariel. Stop "belittling" other people.

<a href="/user/11753" title="View user profile.">luckystar</a>
5655 points
luckystar said:

I don't understand the big deal. He had affairs. They shouldn't have happened, he was a bad boy, but he doesn't owe the public an apology like that. Surely, a simple statement that he was 'sorry for his actions and that it's a family matter' would have been better. It was just a big set up. There are similar things going on over here in the UK with sports personalities being accused of having affairs and it's making headlines news. I couldn't give one, TBH. There are more important matters in the world then a stupid man who can't control his penis.

<a href="/user/325" title="View user profile.">lis</a>
15605 points
lis said:

I agree with you -- it isn't something that needed to be done publicly. However, he DID issue a written statement, back closer to the incident. And the public-at-large had nothing to do with it.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

I think this woman might be part of the problem of why her men cheat. It has been said that her own husband was as bad as Tiger. She must be one of these women, who thinks boys will be boys and there is nothing wrong with it. She is an enabler. I would not tell my son I was proud of him after what he did. I would still love him and all but I would not be proud of him. Maybe he did nothing legally wrong, just morally. I am still rooting for Elin to leave his sorry, cheating a$$.

<a href="/user/1978" title="View user profile.">smp209</a>
102680 points
smp209 said:

he's only sorry because he got caught

Kai
252480 points
Kai said:

He only apologized publically because he lost sponsors and he'll probably come back to golf and make millions and millions more. His mother obviously forgives him (just because something isn't illegal doesn't mean it's not wrong) and his sponsors will come back once the dust settles and everything will be alright in his world. He'll go back to living in a world with little consequences and will most likely go back to cheating on his wife, if they stay together. This apology was such BS.

<a href="/user/1037" title="View user profile.">SimplyNee</a>
1195 points
SimplyNee said:

IMO, he didn't need to make a public apology, as an apology certainly wasn't warranted. What he did is nobody's business but his own and his family. A mother supporting her son does not make her an enabler. What he did was morally wrong and in some cultures, spiritually wrong. I think his apologies should have been private and only to those his actions affected - his wife, children, and his sponsors (if they lost money due to his behavior). Everybody else need to move on, including his jump-offs.

Cosmetics Beauty Cosmetics Beauty said:

Of course his mom is going to say that, because she is his mom and will try to defend her son. But still what he did was shameful.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

I think hes only sorry that he got caught, and if he hadn"t, he would still be doing it!

<a href="/user/1789" title="View user profile.">kathy</a>
21340 points
kathy said:

lip zipped! pants up. His wife needs a whole tribe of lawyers. It will happen again and again. public loves it. Personally makes me sick. Bottom line is money talks. bullsh_____ walks

<a href="/user/9270" title="View user profile.">C.</a>
5081430 points
C. said:


a very good heart and soul

Momma's in some serious denial. Back to reality Momma.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

I agree that this is a private matter and it should only matter if his wife forgive him(not the whole world.) And, the way the media is going on about this is crazy. But, I think his mom and dad played a big role in making him the self centered asshole he is todoy. This is what happens when you raise your children not making them take any responsibility for their actions. They will grow up thinking they can do what they want to anybody they want. I have been hearing about Tiger antics and his women long before they made headlines, which is why I am not the least bit surprised. If my children every did something bad, of course, I would still love them. But, the last thing I would do is enable them and/or down play their dumb actions by making excuses. I tell them like it is and don't sugar coat anything. Like I said, I agree that the media is getting too involved in this and dragging it out. But, what I don't agree with is everybody making him out to be the victim when he created this mess. Oh, lets feel sorry for the horn dog that is having his dirty laundry aired, not the woman that has been publicly humilated...what?...14/15 times over. GMAFB. This good will towards men BS needs to stop....ASAP.

Guest Guest said:

I agree that this is a private matter and it should only matter if his wife forgive him(not the whole world.) And, the way the media is going on about this is crazy. But, I think his mom and dad played a big role in making him the self centered asshole he is todoy. This is what happens when you raise your children not making them take any responsibility for their actions. They will grow up thinking they can do what they want to anybody they want. I have been hearing about Tiger antics and his women long before they made headlines, which is why I am not the least bit surprised. If my children every did something bad, of course, I would still love them. But, the last thing I would do is enable them and/or down play their dumb actions by making excuses. I tell them like it is and don't sugar coat anything. Like I said, I agree that the media is getting too involved in this and dragging it out. But, what I don't agree with is everybody making him out to be the victim when he created this mess. Oh, lets feel sorry for the horn dog that is having his dirty laundry aired, not the woman that has been publicly humilated...what?...14/15 times over. GMAFB. This good will towards men BS needs to stop....ASAP.

marcelo marcelo said:

I could certainly understand the position of his mother, after all, families must stick together in bad times. But, that doesn’t mean that what Tiger did was right, and saying that she were so proud of him, it is going a little to far for my taste.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

Well his mother was a former bar maid who hooked up with a military guy to get to America. Earl Woods taught Tiger everything he knew about cheating on wives. It's no wonder Tiger turned out the way he did. Maybe she really is proud!

marcelo marcelo said:

I could certainly understand the position of his mother, after all, families must stick together in bad times. But, that doesn’t mean that what Tiger did was right, and saying that she were so proud of him, it is going a little to far for my taste.

hopeso hopeso said:

I agree with Tiger's mom completely. He did nothing illegal. He is not the first married man to cheat and he wont be the last..Those WHORES knew he was married with children but they were getting paid so they look the other way..Everyone of you out there passing judgement...get over yourself already.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

He didn't do anything illegal - just immoral. Pretty sad. Do we need as a society to make immoral acts illegal - is that the only way we will get 'good" honest people who respect others in their lives? Anyone who needs laws to keep them straight isn't a good person. His mother probably should not have said anything.

Anonymous82 Anonymous82 said:

As a Mom, if my son did what Tiger did, I would let him know how wrong he was and how he has hurt everyone around him... but I would never stop being proud of my son or love him less because he made mistakes. Nah!!!!!!! And as a mother, if I am publicly asked about my son's behavior, of course I'm not gonna trash him for the whole world to hear even if I know he has done something wrong. So I understand his Mom. You could see during the presser that she was sad and devastated but I'm sure she won't trash her son when paparazzi ask her about the situation.

And she is also right, Tiger didn't do anything illegal. Geez, Michael Vick had a dogfighting ring. That's what I would call outrageous. Professional athletes/men who cheat, not so much.

I just wish that everybody let it go. Come on, he apologized and I am sure he is sorry. If you didn't believe him, oh well, he didn't have to apologize to you so what difference does it make. And those who say he is sorry he is caught, that's a first step, keep in mind there are people who absolutely don't care if they get caught or not. And for those who say he is apologizing to get his sponsors back, I would do the same thing too if I was him. Just like how you would do things to save your current job.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

With a mother like that, no wonder he's a dipshit.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

His parents raised him to be a self centered douche, and this just proves it.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

He apologized because he got caught. Does anyone here think that if the national enquirer hadn't reported this story Tiger would be apologizing? Obviously not. He know no other way to get back what he lost. For the person who is "sure he is sorry". Really - what would make you think that besides his written apology? Think that he actually wrote it. And also the women who he cheated with think they should have been apologized to. Doesn't that just beat all. This man is not sorry for what he did - he is sorry he got caught and wants is millions in sponsorship back.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

Yeah shame on us for thinking that this guy could be as disciplined in his marriage as he is in golf! Puuuleezz!! Keep ur thing in ur pants and learn the meaning of the word "faithful".....

Anonymous Anonymous said:

How does the saying go...."someone only a mother could love??!!"

Interestingly, the mother was in Melbourne ( and his wife wasn't) with Tiger a few weeks before all this hit the fan, and the number 1 'girlfriend' was with him , so she must have known all about it.

He (Tiger) made an interesting comment at the press conference , while he was in Melbourne, saying how much money his mother was spending in Australia (rolling his eyes) so the mother enjoys the perks of the fame and lifestyle 'her precious son' has acquired and really why would she care....has any of his bad behaviour affected her in any way in the past.. as long as he keeps the bucks rolling in...

did anyone ever see an interview on Oprah a number of years ago, with Tiger and his father.... the parent who thinks the child is 'perfect in every way'... sort of like Suri Cruise now and you can only be curious on what the outcome will be for her when she is Tiger's age.

<a href="/user/9270" title="View user profile.">C.</a>
5081430 points
C. said:

Adultery is grounds for breaking a legally binding contract. Just because he can't get arrested for it doesn't make it right. Maybe we should make it illegal. Do we have to legislate morality to force people to be decent? The justification of Tiger's behavior minimizes the damage he did. If my son did what Tiger did as a grown man, I would not sit in a chair next to him as he makes a public apology. He would have to face the consequences of his actions alone. A mother can stand by her son but should not make excuses for him or minimize his behavior. He didn't hurt his mother directly with his behavior but he hurt her grandchildren. Now he's upset that his bad behavior has a ripple effect and effects his children. It will forever be part of his legacy that his children will always live with.

Anon Anon said:

Wow! I am gobsmacked!
Her son has a good heart??? He was so caring that he allegedly had unprotected sex with over a dozen women while his wife was breast feeding and pregnant with his babies!!!
Her son tried to "improve" himself??? Again, what??? How is sleeping around a character improving activity???

And yes, I believe he duped the public into buying into his clean cut image, and made a ton of money off this lie. But instead of an apology, I suggest he gives all the money he has made from engorsements to charities... Then I will begin to believe that he has learned a lesson...

At the moment, his words are nothing but a continued effort on his part to manipulate the public.

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Anonymous Anonymous said:

Crisis management firms are a big business. My cousin works for one and some big stars have been clients at his firm. They script everything the star does and says. If they hold a press conferrence like Tiger did, then every word, tone of voice, pause, look into the camera etc is scripted and coreographed to have the biggest impact. Most of these stars are not sincere about what they are spouting, they are just trying to save their careers. I think Tiger falls into that category. I am not buying it.

<a href="/user/9270" title="View user profile.">C.</a>
5081430 points
C. said:

Here, here!

Anonymous Anonymous said:

no duh!

Moreaces Moreaces said:

How dare him ask the Media to give his wife and children respect, when he did so much disrespect to his wife that she should never ever let him lay eyes on her again in life.. what a dk waud

Moreaces Moreaces said:

How can he ask the media to give his wife respect after the crule way he treated and disrespected her.. smh

Moreaces Moreaces said:

Its funny how people are allowed to say vulgar things on this site, yet my comment with no vulgar language does not get posted, you will not get anymore hits from this here person, when there are countless other sites that dont pick and choose what will be posted..

Anonymous Anonymous said:

I think Tiger has a lot of issues, and feel sorry for his wife and kids. The thing that amazes me is these chicks that slept with him, going public and acting all "betrayed"....he WAS MARRIED what part of that did you not understand? He cheated WITH you, so he wasn't really cheating on you. When I hear the words, blah, blah, blah but he loved me stuff all I hear is "I'm a dirty slut, fame seeking whore..." The smarter thing to do would be disappear and lay low like Monica Lewinsky. We didn't hear her proclaim "but he loved me" did we? That's the dignified way out of it. Talking to the press just plain wrong. We didn't know you before, we don't need to know you now!!

<a href="/user/9270" title="View user profile.">C.</a>
5081430 points
C. said:

Right on! The even sicker part is Gloria Allred on TV with them saying Tiger should publicly apologize to them.....ummmmmmm what?

monique monique said:

she's delusional

<a href="/user/9155" title="View user profile.">DonnaJ</a>
184810 points
DonnaJ said:

I'm so over this already.

Next.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

Behind every man like Tiger Woods is a mother like Kultida. She was a prostitute in Thailand, who broke up his father's first marriage. Not exactly a paragon of virtue herself. He's his mother's son allright.

Anonymous Anonymous said:

Its funny how people are allowed to say vulgar things on this site, yet my comment with no vulgar language does not get posted, you will not get anymore hits from this here person, when there are countless other sites that dont pick and choose what will be posted..

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