THAT'S IT

Mr. Woods has apologized. It took guts. He owed an apology to his adoring fans. He gave it. He certainly seemed sincere. Well, except for the one part about Elin not creaming him. But even that was to be expected from him. He's not the first to cover up.

Obviously he owed his wife the apology, even in a public arena. But in a private setting, I'm sure he bared his soul to her. If she forgives or not, well that's a family issue not open to conjecture as I see it. That is, it's between them.

So, like Mark McGwire's recent testimony about his steroid use, maybe it wasn't what some wanted to hear. But they had the nerve to go before a media that wallows in individual failure, and they confessed and apologized. Although extremely disappointed in each, I only hope for the best for both of them. It is time to move on.

Rest assured that if I ever have to give any kind of a public apology it will be brief. "I'm sorry for what I did. It was one of the worst things that I could have done. I worship a God of second chances and ask your forgiveness as well."

That's it. No dirty details. In fact no details at all. The apology should be enough for all.

Gosh, I hope I never find myself in a position that I have to use my own advice.