Tiger Named AP Athlete Of The Decade

Despite all of his scandals, Tiger Woods was named the AP athlete of the decade. Sources say it was tough to ignore what he achieved on the golf course. He won 64 times around the world, including 12 majors, and hoisted a trophy on every continent golf is played. He lost only one time with the lead going into the final round. Woods was selected Wednesday as the Athlete of the Decade because it was more about 10 years of performance and not about three weeks of being in the headlines. Sources also say that Tiger's influence has been so powerful that TV ratings spiked whenever he played and prize money has quadrupled since he joined the PGA Tour because of his broad appeal. Woods finished the decade with $81,547,410 in earnings from his PGA Tour events, and average of $482,529 per tournament. As the AP points out, it's about what he accomplishes on the golf course and not in the tabloids. He may have won this award, but his wife is leaving him and he has ruined his image. Do you think he cares?