While everybody is eager to hear what Tiger has to say, golfers and golf writers, however, don’t share the same enthusiasm about the upcoming event. Writers are angered with the fact that he will not answer any questions and he will handpick the reporters so Golf Writer’s Association of America decided to boycott his speech. GWAA released an official statement in which Tiger’s decision is described to “go against the grain of everything we believe”. Needless to say, they definitely won’t attend this speech.

The same can be said for golf star Ernie Els. Although he was sharing a friendly relationship with Tiger, this may add the word “former” to that.

“It’s selfish … You can write that. Mondays are a good day to make statements, not Friday. This takes a lot away from the golf tournament.”- he wasn’t reluctant to express his disappointment in the interview for GolfWeek.com.