Yesterday we heard a report from Radar Online that Elin Woods had agreed to move back in with her scandal-ridden husband, Tiger. Many of you commented that the story smacked of positive PR from Woods’s people, who are surely anxious to get him back in the good graces of the many sponsors who dropped him. That could possibly be the case as People Magazine picked up the story afterwards with more details, including Elin’s reluctance to have a romantic relationship with her husband (who can blame her?) and the fact that she was “doing this more for the kids.” People’s story didn’t mince words when it came to Elin and Tiger’s reunion, though, and called their marriage “smoke and mirrors” and added that “Elin will help Tiger rebuild his image and gain new sponsorships because this is what his life is all about.” Elin will live with Tiger, according to People, but it’s not like she’s going to share a bed with him. “Because of the children and his need to return to golf, she will try to live in the house with a wall between them.”
So did Elin leak that story to People in order to counteract the story in Radar, possibly planted by Tiger’s camp, that she was moving back in and had been spotted kissing and hugging her husband in the backyard? Are Tiger’s people going with a “tell the truth and see if it works” approach? I’m not sure, but Tiger’s longterm caddy Steve Williams finally spoke out yesterday about how he was disappointed in him but had no idea Tiger was cheating. I’m thinking that was wholly planned by Tiger’s people to make it seem spontaneous and realistic. The Masters are next month and Tiger could be there.
In related news, OK! Magazine is reporting that Elin is fighting with her mother-in-law, Kultida Woods, over Elin’s reluctance to forgive her husband. Kultida was in the front row looking solemn when Tiger delivered his apology speech. Elin wasn’t there and that was likely a bone of contention between the two.
“Elin is very Christian and Tida is very Buddhist,” the source reveals.”Tida sided with Tiger to not attend his daughter’s baptism. From that point on, their relationship went from composed and formal to distant.”
Tiger’s affairs didn’t help.
Tida, says the source, is 100 percent behind her son: “Whatever doesn’t fit into that game plan — like Elin not immediately forgiving and forgetting — makes Tida angry. She’s a woman who forgave her cheating husband, so she thinks Elin should do the same thing and stop shaming him.”
Tida’s ideals seem to pit the two against each other.
“Tida is old-fashioned and thinks Elin should stand by Tiger regardless of his behavior,” the source explains. “When Elin decided not to go to Tiger’s press conference, this really upset Tida. She was more angry at her daughter-in-law than at Tiger for putting everyone in this situation.”
Still, “they both put good faces on because they both love Tiger,” adds the source. “Elin holds the balance of power now, and she couldn’t care less what Tida wants. As far as she’s concerned, all of this, especially marital issues, is none of Tida’s business.”
[From OK!]
Elin gave Tiger two beautiful children and instead of leaving the country with them immediately she stuck around. That’s a major concession and Kultida should be kissing her daughter-in-law’s ass for even attempting to forgive Tiger after the terrible way he behaved. The guy cheated on her with hookers and ‘hos for years. Isn’t it always the mother-in-law that blames their child’s spouse no matter what? Just because Tida dealt with betrayal for years and sucked it up doesn’t mean that Elin deserves to be sh*t on too.
those children also belong to Tiger…anyway Elin will be paid handsomely for her services
There is no way their relationship did not suffer strain.I’ll bet Tiger’s relationships with his inlaws are strained also. Parents want to protect their own, even in the face of grave disappointment. I have been in Elin’s place. I am familiar with the dynamics that can develop. Good luck to all.
Tida is certainly entitled to her opinion but the idea of being mad at Elin, when her son Tiger is the one who destroyed everything, is just so wrong.
I know a few people who did just that, lived in the same house for the kids or money reasons while their marriage was ending, and it never goes well.
For the kids’ sake, I hope they find some sort of solution, but if I were her, I couldn’t stand to be in the same house with him right now.
elin should stop shaming tiger??? that’s classic.
@ Bite Me…Children don’t belong to anyone. They’re children, not property.
What Elin should forgive Tiger overnight, I dont think so. It may take her years to get over the hurt and embarassment he caused her. I say ride the wave for what itz worth and then jump when you’re ready Elin.
tiger was cheating and not using protection – not just once but over and over- which means he could have given elin and the kids something – i’m sure those whores he was banging have some form of STD. IMO, that shows how little tiger thinks of elin and his family. what kind of loving person would put those he loves at risk? the mother needs to STFU, and elin needs to get some dignity and leave this cheating bastard. i’m sure she and her children will be well provided for.
Does anyone foresee a little War of the Roses happening?
Maybe if Tiger’s mom set more boundaries when his dad cheated it would’ve taught Tiger at a young age that he’s not entitled to cheat and that consequences happen if infidelity happens. Tiger’s mom could likely use some therapy too-hello, enable much?
It’s sad that she’s trying to place some blame on Elin (if this story is even true).
I lived in a home with two parents who hated each other for years. My father cheated on my mum and she stayed “for the family”, as it were. They slept in separate rooms, didn’t eat together and left for work at different times. It was like they were roommates who hated each other.
That is more unhealthy, I think, than a divorce. My mum and dad got a divorce, finally, about 8 years ago. I went to see them individually and both were very happy with their new partners. I would have preferred having divorced parents who were happy than married parents who were literally miserable.
I have no idea if Elin is miserable or what her personal feelings are on the matter and it is really none of anyone’s business but I thought my personal experience could be food for thought for those who do not have divorced parents. Or parents who cheated on one another.
I know parents love their kids no matter what.. I would walk through fire for my 3 wild ones. But if my boys ever did something like Tiger did, I would not sit quietly in the front row. The new headlines would be
“Just A Poster opens up a big ole can of whoop ass at press junket!”
But I can see Tiger’s Mom pulling this shit.
Surely she can’t leave the country TAKING KIDS WITH HER without Tiger’s consent!!! That’s bullshit.She stiks around for cash.
Yes, Tiger’s mom sounds like a real enabler. This is a prime example of what happens when children see this type of behavior being accepted by the adults in their lives. They grow up to perpetuate it.
LOL @ Just a Poster – I totally agree.
If Tiger’s behaviour hadn’t been exposed, he’d still be doing what he did. IMO. I wonder if his mum thinks about THAT.
My Mom would be on my wife’s side if I got caught with double digit hookers and hoes…. But if I was bringing in $500 million every year… She’d still kill me
Way to enable your cheating bastard son Tida…
“Surely she can’t leave the country TAKING KIDS WITH HER without Tiger’s consent!!! That’s bullshit.She stiks around for cash.”
The second sentence does not support the first (nor vice versa). Because she cannot leave the country without the kids, she may be sticking around for something other than the cash (like the kids–hello?)
Nothing in Elin’s behavior — before or after Tiger’s affaris came out — indicates that she’s in the relationship for the money. Quite to the contrary, she keeps a low profile, lives in a home that is well below their means and dresses stylishly but appropriately.
And Kutilda’s a hag who is probably most angry with herself for failing to instill in Tiger a better morale compass…but she’s such a weakling she needs to take it out on Elin. Gee, I wonder where Tiger got his f-ed up sense of personal responsibility?
The only physical contact Elin should have with Tiger is a high five…to his face.
As far as his mom goes, well, no wonder he turned out to be such an asshole. He was raised without ever having to be accountable. Good for him.
Give her time, mama… she’s moving back in, so give the girl some room!
Um, wtf is up with not attending your own daughter and granddaughters baptism? It should not matter that you are Buddhist, not christian. My friend is Christian, her husband is Jewish. Their baby boy had a christening ceremony AND a bris, b/c it was about continuing generations of tradition of both sides of the family.
elivisgrace – I know! What a f*cktard move!
Hey #11, Just a Poster: you cracked me up. Spot on!!!
“Tida dealt with betrayal for years and sucked it up”
– You can totally see this in Tida’s miserable, craggy, fallen face. Perhaps she is just one of those unfortunately doormat-type women. I’m hoping that Elin will not be.
If Tida’s face was showing support at Tiger’s press conference, I’d hate to see what it looks like when she’s disapproving.
The media campaign for Tiger’s return has begun. Steve Williams would not have spoken out about Tiger’s situation unless given the okay to do so. I don’t think Tiger will miss the Masters. He’s something like 4 Major titles away from the all-time record and he wants it. He’s got a month to get stories out there – ABCNews had a poll saying 54% think Tiger’s apology was sincere (ha ha ha), seriously I don’t think fans on the course will be giving him beans and that’s what he counting on.
bite me, their children belong to them both, not only to Tiger!
Her name should be “Kuntida” Woods. She has no respect for Elin’s feelings. Expecting Elin to roll over and a act like a Stepford wife is straight up c*nty. 14 affairs is unforgivable.
@ Embee – Word.
Kutilda seems to be a servile, spineless old doormat who thinks that Elin should behave as she did, when Tiger’s father walked all over her.
Tiger has probably acted just like his Dad, but Elin isn’t about to fall for her knees and ask for more, and that’s what that delusional old troll is angry about.
“Maybe if Tiger’s mom set more boundaries when his dad cheated it would’ve taught Tiger at a young age that he’s not entitled to cheat and that consequences happen if infidelity happens. Tiger’s mom could likely use some therapy too-hello, enable much?”
True, true words, Canadianchick. And Embee.
Now I know where Tiger got the idea. It’s a shame, the way some people can cheat without impugnity.
I think Tiger’s dad had a similar problem. It wouldn’t seem unusual for her to expect her DIL to do the same.
It doesn’t appear he has ever been faithful. How the hell do you trust someone who’s never been trustworthy?
Tiger’s mom has “permanent bitchface,” a phrase I just love. Tiger is a hypocrite and a cheater. Elin needs to be surrounded by her own family rather than Tiger’s PR team and lawyers. Her self-respect is worth more than 300 million dollars, if that’s actually the number. He wasted enough of her life. It’s time to move on.
In any case I would not ever want to be facing that dragonlady and get the horns.
What we have here is a clash of cultures: Tida is from a culture where women are subservient and it is expected that men will have mistresses. Elin is from the Swedish culture, where women are equals and are treated with respect.
I feel sorry for her, but I have to wonder: would she have given him a second look if he pumped gas for a living? Not with that mug (and matching ugly personality).
I like how women are always suppose to forgive their husbands for cheating on them would Tiger forgive Elin if she was out running around and cheating on him with a bunch of different men? I hope she leaves him and never looks back I’m sure she will be much happier on her own then stay with a man she can’t trust.
Tiger’s mom is a hard looking woman. I wouldn’t mess with her.
Wow Elin was it worth it giving up your plans to become a child psychologist?
Elin is going to be teaching the same listen to her daughter and son that Tiger’s mom taught to him by sticking around with a ‘ho. What am I saying? Tiger’s own mom was a prostitute when his dad hooked up with her.
“I like how women are always suppose to forgive their husbands for cheating on them would Tiger forgive Elin if she was out running around and cheating on him with a bunch of different men? ”
YES NATALIE!! I love to put the shoe on the other foot! How would it be if Elin was running around with multiple male escorts and male porn stars and randoms and not using protection. How would he like that? Doesn’t it sound extra scummy when you have a woman doing it? But for men it doesn’t sound as bad because that’s what we’ve been conditioned to expect? What if women decide this is just ‘how women are’ and that it’s ‘just in our nature’ and ‘all women are like this’ and see how the guys like it as we boink everything in sight! That would be hilarious! Not really hilarious for the resulting diseased cooches, but in theory it’s funny!
“She was more angry at her daughter-in-law than at Tiger for putting everyone in this situation.”
Nice victim bashing. I’m sure darling Tiger never does anything wrong, ever. I’m sure she blames Elin for everything.
Don’t you feel like slapping Mrs Woods into the 21st century.
That mother in law looks and sounds like a raging bitch.
Also, she obviously doesn’t think any woman deserves to be treated with respect by her husband. I agree with the other commenters, especially the suggestion that we slap her.
“I’ll bet Tiger’s relationships with his inlaws are strained also”
@BReed: I bet. I’m not even that close to my mother, we love each other, but we’re distant emotionally and dont show emotions to each other that much [we never hug or say I love you] but if she were to find out that MY husband did the things Tiger did to Elin, she would put a hit on his ass in a heartbeat. She would literally go after him in every sense of that term, so I dont even know what Elins family is thinking since they seem so close [or are atleast portrayed that way]
He’s such a pig. I hope his career never recovers for what hes done to his wife and kids.
I’ve got a mother-in-law like this. Not fun.
Yeah Tida stuck around…and look at how happy she looks…oh wait…
Someone else pointed this out all ready but Tiger should not have married a swedish girl if he wanted someone to walk all over. I will be very disappointed if she stays with him. If she still has some of that viking spirit left in her then she will kick him to the curb.
Wow I didn’t know Tilda Woods was a former Thai prostitute that broke up Daddy Wood’s first marriage. This crap with Tiger, Elin and his passle of hoes is so Freudian it’s gross, ewwwwwwww.
a Mother’s Love is blind, and we always forgive our children’s “mistakes”…. but what he did to Elin is not excusable. Ever.
Come on, Mom… it was FOURTEEN women!!!!
And that picture of her with Tiger makes me sick.
“A high five…to his face.” LMAO @ that one!
Permanent Bitch-Face never taught Tiger personal responsibility, because she never made his FATHER accept personal responsibility for HIS actions either. And now she expects Tiger’s wife to be the same subservient mess she chose to be. My MIL is not like this, but if she expected me to “make nice” with a husband who treated me and my children the way Tiger has, I’d tell her she could move in with him, since she’s used to living with cheaters and letting them get away with bloody murder.
Kultida Woods does not deserve the unwarranted mudslinging that some of you posters have launched at her. She’s Tiger’s mother for Christ’s sake and did not “cheat on anybody”. She and Elin are from two different cultures and generations. It’s not unusual for mother and daughter-in-laws from similar backgrounds to disagree. Kultida’s mindset is not surprising because she’s a very pragmatic woman who wants her son’s unfortunate scandal to subside. Under the circumstances, I can see Kultida’s point. If Elin is going to help repair Tiger’s image, she needs to get on board 100% and stop bashing Tiger. On the other hand, if she no longer wants to be a wife to Tiger in all aspects, it’s time for her to move the hell on! He would be much better off divorcing her especially since she’s not really trying to be cooperative. No one had to know about the intimate arrangements between them. Anyone with any sense would have figured out it would take time for any physical contact to resume since Tiger is undergoing therapy. At this point, I would just love to see her divorce Tiger Woods and attempt to do better in the husband department!
LOL – Sincerity I’m SURE if Elin divorced Tiger she could do SO much better. Tiger is nothing but a piece of trash with money. Big deal. Beyond that, he’s a total failure as a man and as a husband for sure. What is so redeeming about him that you give him so much more worth than he is warranted while at the same time giving Elin so little?
Tiger has proven himself to be so worthless as a husband, just about any other guy would be an upgrade as long as he’s honest, loyal and respectful.
The mother didn’t suck it up when the father was cheating, she stupidly stuck around. His infidelity – and her sticking with him afterward – showed Tiger that he could have his cake and eat it, too. Like father, like son. Elin should realize that living in a household filled with so much tension and no physical attachment between the parents is much worse than a single, loving mother living her own life.
when stories come up like this, it would be interesting to find the original blind items that were circulating before the stories eventually became public….
like in the case of this story, i vaguely remember a blind item which said that the mother knew about his infidelity the whole time, and the wife knew as well, but let it slide ..
How many facelifts has the mother had???
Ugh – I can see where Tiger got his incredibly ugly looks from – lol!!
Is this for real, Kultida was a prostitute who broke up Woods Sr’s first marriage? Or an unsubstantiated lie?
Some of you sanctimonious whack jobs seemed to have forgotten that you have mothers, are mothers or will become mothers. I doubt seriously, if your positions would be that much different, if you were in Kultida Woods’ shoes. Excuse me, but I don’t know of anyone who has had a perfect set of parents but a caring, compassionate parent will always come to their child’s defense. Anonymously slamming a mother who’s handling her business is so cowardly.
Oh what a crock of s***, *sincerity!
(That’s your birth name, I believe, since anonymous nicknames are cowardly)
No, I would absolutely not take the side of any child of mine that treated people like that! Guess what, I also wouldn’t hide him if he murdered people. But then, my child would have been taught that it’s important to treat people well.
And if he was somehow a thorough looney, I would have him under the care of shrinks and in a padded cell if need be.
You are the kind of person who lets their bullying a**hole child run roughshod over everyone else. Go you!
@Sincerity post #49: “She’s Tiger’s mother for Christ’s sake…”
Ah, no Sincerity, you mean, for Buddha’s sake…if you’re gonna get all uppity and profane about it, at least use the right relgious symbol. (Even though technically, Buddhism is not a “religion,” per se.)
I have a sneaking yet steady suspicion that you support creeps and perps, perhaps you’re not even aware of it…either that’s because you identify with them, or in fact, you’re a mole who’s been planted to keep the posts interesting…
Hmmm…(stroking imaginary goatee) veddy, veddy interesting…
Wish you were.
Look up Tilda woods online, says an army buddy of Tiger’s dad verified the prostitute thing.
@ cb rawkes & coucou:
Ah! I hit the nail on the head! I don’t care who you are or what you are but you’re as “WRONG AS TWO LEFT SHOES” and you know it. Your consciences must really be getting the best of you!
Just because a person has the ability to turn on a computer and type on a keyboard does not mean they are an intelligent, compassionate and worthwhile individual. The lack of humanity and respect in Kultida Woods’ instance smacks of outright JEALOUSLY AND RACISM. The difference between me and you is that I know I’m accountable to a “MUCH HIGHER AUTHORITY” for all of my actions regardless of whether or not anyone actually knows about them. A person’s spiritual beliefs for the most part are not nearly as important as how they treat their fellow man which is emphasized by most mainstream religions both Christian and Non-Christian. If I were you, I would be much more concerned with the negativity I’m spreading than anything else. When you put negative energy into motion, it will always come back to haunt you with a vengeance! The celebrities you’re constantly “dissing” are prime examples. Do you actually believe you’re untouchable by Karma? IF SO, WOE BE UNTO YOU!!!
Just wondering where Elin’s been doing this, @ Sincerity. You said “If Elin is going to help repair Tiger’s image, she needs to get on board 100% and stop bashing Tiger.”
How is she not already on board or is bashing him?
I thought she’s remained remarkably silent all these months. Has she made any statements? I haven’t seen any.
TIGERS FAMILY IS A GOOD FAMILY, THEY HAVE COME A LONG WAY.
LEAVE KULTIDA ALONE.
LEAVE TIGER ALONE. (HIS FAMILY)
if you want to praise Elin, do it somewhere else, no one is perfect.
YOU WHO SPEAK VENOMOUS WORDS WILL FEEL THE KARMA. YOU CAN BET ON IT!
@ Disco – don’t be so petty. My children are mine and i also say that they belong to me, i am raising my kids, they are MINE!
Bite me was just saying …….
Wasn’t Tida a hooker when she met Tigers dad? Maybe that is why she thinks nothing of her sons betrayal of his marriage vows. She thinks this is ok behavior. Either way she needs to shut up and let Tiger and his wife work this out. Elin is within her rights not to show up for yet another public display of Tigers. Elin did not create this mess Tidas son did and she should hang her head for not teaching her son that vows are not made to be broken. Just because she was a door mat for her husband doesnt mean ELin will be and if Tiger did not go to his own childs baptism? then he also is not a true Budhist. I have friends that are very strict Budhist and they go to all friends baptisims. Tiger is a fraud all the way around.
I’m shocked he didn’t go to his own daughter’s baptism. He should have supported his wife’s actions – ATTENDING a baptism for another faith does not require dropping your own faith at the door, that’s absurd.
@ HamElin – you are out of your mind. You sound like Tida on mushrooms.
“if you want to praise Elin, do it somewhere else” 😕 wtf? She’s doing what she thinks is right, so what, she should.
Tida is doing what she misguidedly assumes is right, but she’s deluded by her own ego and just wants everything to go away like magic. It can’t because his situation is too serious. Tida never grew up and accepted what is wise, adult behaviour, and what is not, obviously. She and Tiger should be in therapy for the remainder of their lives, and I’m sure so will e
Elin, after being subjected to all this raging Bull$hit cheating.
Tiger’s biotch hag of a mother needs to stay the EFF out of it! She’s blaming Elin for shaming Tiger?!?! WTF?!?!?! Just because she sold her soul to her husband to keep him. Now we know where Tiger got the idea that all this is ok!! Just sayin………
all men like that.Alway detroys family.
She could leave the country if she wanted to. My sister-in-law is Australian and she can take my nephew back there any time she wants, no problem. They’re married, there is no court order requiring her to stay here or custody agreement that says they will live here or stay here unless he gives permission. So why couldn’t she leave? don’t get that. If she has passports for her and the kids, there is absolutely nothing stopping her from leaving the country.
which she should have done, saved herself some money by getting cheaper STD tests in Europe than she would here after Tiger brought home every damn thing those nasty girls have him. Ew.
If Elin is going to do this I agree with other posters who say she needs to fogive and forget. I mean what’s the point of dancing around the issue? Either you’re going to pull a Posh and stay with him or just leave him. This whole seperate bedrooms staying together for the children is ridiculous. Those kids would be happier if they weren’t living in a house where mommy’s passive agressive towards daddy and daddy stays away from the house as long as possible to escape his home life (eg, going on golf tours 24/7).
This woman’s an idiot.
and it is worse for his image having his wife stay with him but not agree to be pictured with him. If you’re staying only to help his image than why are you hiding away? It does look bad. If your wife has forgiven you and agreed to stay with you why doesn’t she want to be seen with you? Duh because she hasn’t and she doesn’t want to be with you. His PR team needs to see that portraying the happy family man again and it being known that it’s fraudulent does not help him.
Sincerity, I think there might be something seriously wrong with you. Oh and your response didn’t make an ounce of sense.
I stand by my comments, I would not support a bully, a criminal, a sociopath etc. I would protect the world from them, have them arrested or committed.
You think that’s wrong, and you think it in allcaps.
Your rant about karma makes no sense because you are the one who actually advocates harming the world, so you would be the one dodging karma anvils.
The rest of your allcaps screaming didn’t apply to me because it went off on barely lucid tangents and accusations. You might do better to focus on what people actually say and then reply to them.
You said “A person’s spiritual beliefs for the most part are not nearly as important as how they treat their fellow man”
That’s what I was saying. It’s important to treat your fellow man well. But apparently I am SO WRONG! You screamed.
LOL, to all you Tiger bashers and Elin supporters. Good for her to do her duty as per her know how. (being coached)
If I was being paid to stay with him, hell yeah, I’d sleep with him too!
We have no business in their bedroom, so we should just all applaud their attempts to keep their family together.
LOL! Yeah thats right I am laughin! Harder than any laugh in eternity and beyond!
We must move past bullshit and into the future, hey it aint you so what you worried about???
Once again Laughing so hard it hurts!
p.s. Tida is a good woman, she is strong and I care about her and guess what, IF, and I mean IF… this was your son, you would do the same and remain quiet, so to as not stir the pot. (stew the media, fuelling them with something else to criticise).
Once again, Tida no matter about her past has come a long way, in fact I am sure she has acheived and gives back more than any of you haters ever will.
I hope you all eat your words in your own lives! Once again laughing so hard it hurts!
oh yeah, beleive in karma, its real!!!!
I see this often: mothers whose little boys can do no wrong. Their little darlings often grow up to be womanizers. If their mothers doted on them and and made them the center of the universe, they often have a strong life-long love for their mothers, but little respect for any other women. And the mothers think that the woman their precious spoiled sons marry should also be as blindly devoted no matter how bad their sons’ behavior is. These guys grow up thinking that, like their mothers, all other women also live to serve them and have no other intrinsic value. His mother needs to live with the fact that she apparently helped to create a monster and that Elin has no obligation to accept this sad state of affairs, nor the filth he brings home with him.
Kultida looks like she is hard to get along with..the beady eyes..hard expressions..never smiling. Sure she wants to make Elin look bad..that rationalizes her behaviour toward old Earl. By Elin not standing by her man, just shows how wrong Kultida was to stick with Earl. Kultida knows it, too. PROJECTION PEOPLE!!!!
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