Leave Him Alone, After Going Viral for the Wrong Reasons...

Tiger Woods had a strong opening round at the Genesis Invitational and finished 2-under par.

The 15-time major champion is under fire after giving Justin Thomas a tampon after outdriving him on the ninth hole.

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Several women have remarked that Woods' joke felt more like an attack directed at them.

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Several people have also asserted that giving out feminine hygiene products to

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make fun of someone implies that women are weaker than males.

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The legend addressed the issue in the press interview after round 2 of the Genesis Invitational.

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“It was supposed to be all fun and games and obviously it hasn’t turned out that way.”

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He expressed regret for whatever hurt his joke may have brought.

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Tiger said that the purpose was only to tease his friend.

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He is aware that not everyone has seen it in that light.

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