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If you were hoping for some lengthy explanation of why Hank Haney and Tiger Woods parted ways, you won’t get it from Woods himself. Here is all he had to say about the split on his website:
Hank Haney and I have agreed that he will no longer be my coach. Hank is an outstanding teacher and has been a great help to me, but equally importantly he is a friend. That will not change.
I would like to thank him for all he has done for me the past six years.
In case you were concerned: They’re still gonna be besties through all of this, apparently.
SBNation’s Waggle Room spoke with Hank Haney after the announcement that he would no longer coach Tiger Woods.
“I am thankful for the great opportunity and proud of the record Tiger has had with me helping him.”
Haney also spoke with The Golf Channel where he clarified that he made this decision himself and was not asked to leave.
“I will always look back upon our past half dozen years together as my best days in professional golf. It would be a dream of any coach to have a student like Tiger woods and for me it has come true. Just so there is no confusion I would like to make it clear that this is my decision.”
Hank Haney, who has coached Tiger Woods for the past six seasons, is quitting according to a letter posted on his personal website Monday night. Dubious timing indeed.
I have informed Tiger Woods this evening that I will no longer be his coach.
I would like to thank Tiger for the opportunity that I have had to work with him over the past 6 plus years. Tiger Woods has done the work to achieve a level of greatness that I believe the game of golf has never seen before and I will always appreciate the opportunity that I have had to contribute to his successes. I have also enjoyed the association that I have had with Tiger both on and off the golf course as I have had some incredible experiences. In coaching and teaching Tiger I have also learned a lot, not only about golf, but about people and life in general. It has been a great learning experience and along the way Tiger has elevated me in my own profession to a level that I never thought I would achieve before I had the opportunity to work with him.
Most of the letter is straight-forward and positive, discussing the good times the two shared. In the final paragraph, a semblance of the story hidden underneath slip through.
I wish Tiger well, not only with his golf, but in finding peace and happiness in all aspects of his life. Tiger knows that if he ever needs me in anyway, whether it be with his golf or just as a friend he can always call. I will always, as I have been in the past, be there for him.
Perhaps the circus just got a little too crazy for Haney to deal with. More reaction and updates to come. Keep an eye on Waggle Room for more information.
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Haney added that Tiger would be “better off if he was just was a little more forthcoming” about his injuries. Sounds like someone just got tired of dealing with all the BS in Woods’ camp.
May 16 11:18p by Sean Keeley - 0 comments