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Tiger Woods presented a tampon to Justin Thomas as they walked off the ninth tee at the Genesis Invitational
England women’s football manager Sarina Wiegman says Tiger Woods should be “aware” of his responsibility as a role model after the golfer handed his playing partner a tampon.
The 47-year-old American said it was intended as a “prank” after he passed Justin Thomas at the Genesis Invitational.
“It’s very inappropriate and I think he recognized that,” Wiegman said.
The Lionesses boss, who led the team to the Euro 2022 title, added: “He is such a great role model and can have a positive impact on society. He should be aware of that at all times.”
The incident happened as the American golfers were walking off the ninth tee at the California tournament, with Thomas laughing and then dropping the tampon on the ground.
It quickly drew criticism on social media, with many accusing Woods of being disrespectful to women.
“It was just meant to be fun and games and obviously it didn’t turn out that way,” he said afterwards.
“If I offended anyone in any way, I’m sorry.
“It wasn’t intended that way. We play pranks on each other all the time, and I think it didn’t go viral, but it was different between us.”
Former US sprinter and Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson, among others, criticized Woods and tweeted: “An apology that begins with ‘If I have offended someone’ is not an apology…
“Still announced after all the mistakes, so he hasn’t learned anything.”
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