Four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Johnson has hit out at Tiger Woods’ apology for handing Justin Thomas a tampon during the Genesis Invitational.
The 15-time Major champion apologised for any offence he caused after he was seen discreetly handing Thomas a tampon after outdriving his playing partner during the first round.
“It was supposed to be all fun and games and obviously it hasn’t turned out that way,” said Woods.
“If I offended anybody in any way, shape or form, I’m sorry.”
“It was not intended to be that way. We play pranks on one another all the time and virally I think this did not come across that way, but between us it was, it’s different.”
Johnson took issue with the way the former World No.1 apologised, and made it know on Twitter.
“Apology starting with ‘If I offended anyone’ is no apology. But this is Tiger. Never been a leader and he’s Teflon,” Johnson wrote on Twitter.
“Still heralded after all the mistakes so he’s learned nothing. Media focus always on miraculous recovery. Never why the need for recovery.”
Apology starting with “If I offended anyone” is no apology. But this is Tiger. Never been a leader and he’s Teflon. Still heralded after all the mistakes so he’s learned nothing. Media focus always on miraculous recovery. Never why the need for recovery. https://t.co/nFkgo3xtWo
— Michael Johnson (@MJGold) February 18, 2023
Woods’ incident drew plenty of criticism on social media, with many stating it was disrespectful to women.
