Tiger Woods has denied allegations he is a drug cheat, dodging questions in a press conference ahead of the US Masters golf tournament.Woods was vitied by a Dr Tony Galea, who is under investigation by US government over distributing performance-enhancing drugs to athletes.AUGUSTA, Georgia- Tiger Woods has faced some tough questions at his first press conference since his golfing comeback at the US Masters in Augusta, Georgia.
Questions from gathered sports journalists ranged from allegations of performance enhancing drug use, drug addiction, family, and his new philosophy toward golf.
Woods was forced to clear up details about his Thanks Giving car crash incident, as well as his time in sex rehab and dodged questions about allegations he was under the influence of drugs during his car crash.
Woods undertook his first practice round Monday at the Augusta golf course. Tiger Woods said he was deply touched by the reception all day from the fans saying the "touched my heart today"
Woods said his philosophy towards golf had changed and he would not be "going to be as hot when I play."
"Im going to try to be more respectful of the game, I want to show my appreciation of the fans.
Woods was asked several time if he had taken performance enhancing drugs, denying the claims saying his doctor "never gave me HGH or any PEDS, I had PRP plasma treatments."
“I have never taken any of those. I’ve never taken any illegal drugs in my life,” Tiger Woods said
Woods said he was in sex rehab for 5 weeks saying during this time he "took a good hard look at myself...I still continue with my treatment."
""I lied to myself I lied to others....I'm working towards being more balanced"
Tiger Woods says he missed his son's first birthday while he was in rehab, and that this was one of the worst days of his life. Tiger also said and his wife and kids will not be in Augusta this week for the US Masters.
On his golf comeback, Woods said: "I hit balls and more balls and got the itch again to start playing"
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