Golf Digest editors picks

The Interviews They'd Like Back

Bad jokes, snubs, and moments of brutal honesty from throughout golf history that have merited a mulligan

Tiger Woods

One of the defining moments of the 2013 Masters has been Tiger Woods' interview with ESPN's Tom Rinaldi, when the world No. 1 incriminated himself by recounting what was later deemed to be an illegal drop on the 15th hole of his second round. The admission set off a firestorm of controversy and led to Woods receiving a two-stroke penalty. Yet for Woods, the interview probably wasn't the most regrettable of his career; and when compared to some of the other Q-and-A missteps over the years, it wouldn't even register. From hyperbole to political incorrectness to moments of biting honesty, what follows is our compilation of interviews that the subjects would like to have back.

-- Sam Weinman

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods, 2012

A pre-tournament press conference at the Honda Classic got pretty uncomfortable when Woods was asked about Hank Haney's new book about his time coaching the 14-time major winner. After deflecting two early questions and saying he wouldn't comment on it, Woods got snippy when Golfweek's Alex Miceli asked a third. The awkward exchange ended with Woods forcing a smile and telling the reporter to "have a good day."
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