Tiger Woods Comments on Photographer Accident That Resulted in Missing Tooth
While Tiger Woods is set to make his 2015 debut at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Jan. 29, much of the hype surrounding the 14-time major champion has been the status of his tooth.
Woods, 39, attended girlfriend Lindsey Vonn's record 63rd career World Cup skiing victory in Italy last week, but he lost a tooth in the process after allegedly getting hit in the mouth with a camera, according to ESPN.com.
Here is a photo of the Chiclet-less Woods, courtesy of The Associated Press:
On Tuesday, Tiger arrived in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a replacement tooth, and he discussed the incident for the first time, per Steve DiMeglio of USA Today.
"The photographer changed positions and I got hit," Woods said. "It was an accident. ... And yes there was blood everywhere. All good now."
Many have questioned Woods' story. For instance, Nathaniel Vinton of the New York Daily News wrote, "Witnesses say Woods was not present for the awards ceremony where his agent claimed a clumsy cameraman bumped into his face, sending his tooth flying."
Vonn, however, confirmed it, according to the AP (h/t Time.com):
"When he was in the finish area, a cameraman accidentally knocked into him and took out his front tooth. He was still in great spirits though and didn't complain once or ask for any special assistance or security. We were both just happy to share the moment together.
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With Woods once again sporting a full set of chompers, the focus now shifts toward his 2015 prospects. He hasn't won a major since the 2008 U.S. Open, and he is coming off an injury-plagued 2014 season.
It didn't take long for Tiger to get banged up once again this year, and it will be interesting to see how he rebounds.
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