Personally, I feel that Tiger's personal business and indiscretions are just that - personal. I don't particulary find it news worthy, or feel that I need an apology on any level from Tiger. I believe the apology is owed to his wife, and his sins are between him and God.
BUT!!!! - This morning I had an epiphany . . . a paradigm shift I guess. The thought ran across my mind that suppose this was my Pastor - someone whom I respect, look up to, and admire, generally speaking. If it were that he'd been publically caught cheating on his wife with multiple or even one woman - would I feel like he did not owe some kind of explanation or apology to his congregation? I probably would.
Admittedly though, there would be no difference. Those sins would be between him and God, and his wife. But I think I would feel some kinda way if scandal had hit, and then he got up to preach as if nothing had happened. I think I'd be looking at him sideways and wondering "what in the world! You ain't gonna say nothing about what you done did?????"
I mean - look at the whole Jimmy Swaggart thing from years ago. He got caught up in some prostitution scandal, and was all over TV etc crying his eyes out in an apology.
Of course, Tiger is not a pastor, thus not generally communicatiing a standard of right and wrong - thus expected to uphold those same standards, but I guess people follow his moral leadership?? I don't know. I respect Tiger for his accomplishments and successes, but I'm certainly not a fan or follower - which is why I guess I don't feel impacted by what he's done.
At the end of the day - We all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God, and none of us get it right all the time. Judge not lest ye be judged. I certainly wouldn't want to be on blast for my sins.
So - Tiger has apologized for those of us that felt like one was owed . . . as for me, no apology was neccessary, but apology accepted. Can we leave the man alone now?
Just my two cents.