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Originally Posted by andy804
Being the official spokesman for Gatorade, Nike Golf, Buick, TW Foundation, etc. Being the unofficial spokesman for Golf forces someone to be the role model. It is part of modern day life. He is a recognized leader and may be the most widely known athlete in the world. He signed up for it, just by being the golfer, company spokesman, media presence that he is. You don't see George Bush Sr. cursing people as he walks in public. It comes with the fame that he/she had/have.
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Those are great points. He is mostly shooting himself in the foot though, if he is. I.e., it would be fair enough if other companies were hesitant signing him up as their spokesman, for example if they felt club-slamming didn't fit with their image. And perhaps he might lose credibility as a 'recognized leader', and people would look elsewhere for a role model. Personally, I cannot say that I am disappointed in him though, because I do not expect him to be a role model.