Summary
- Hugh Hefner took shots at Tiger Woods after the infidelity scandal, claiming he wasn't surprised by Tiger's behavior.
- Donald Trump advised Karen McDougal to stay away from Tiger Woods, showing a protective side towards her.
- Despite the reports, Donald and Tiger had a positive relationship, with Trump wishing Tiger a speedy recovery and expressing admiration for his impact on golf ratings.
Back in 2009, Tiger Woods' life completely changed. His infidelity scandal took over the news, and it caused lots of reactions. That included the late Hugh Hefner, who took aim at Tiger.
We'll reveal what Hefner had to say, and why he wasn't pleased with Tiger. In addition, we'll take a look at the Playmate Donald Trump advised to stay away from Tiger. According to reports, Trump had a crush on this said Playmate himself following their first encounter.
We'll wrap things up by taking a closer look at Tiger's history with Donald, especially in recent years.
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Hugh Hefner Took Shots At Tiger Woods Following His Cheat Scandal
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Hefner took a couple of shots at Woods, stating he wasn't surprised by Tiger's scandal. He said, "The notion that I somehow approved of his (Woods') behavior because I said that I was not surprised by it. But I don't approve of it. I just was not surprised by it."
"The reason that I wasn't surprised is that he’s traveling the world. He's a handsome, young guy and beautiful ladies are throwing themselves at him. You never know the circumstances of a personal relationship or a marriage and how well it worked and I think that the immorality of infidelity is the lie. It isn't really the sex. It's the cheating."
Hefner also slammed the idea of Tiger Woods having a sex addiction. Hefner dismissed the rumor, stating that Tiger was living this lifestyle because he was getting away with it.
"He can if he wants to. But this whole idea that it's a sex addiction is a copout. Some people become obsessed with sex, but it's not like an alcohol or drug addiction. He did it because he could get away with it."
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Woods didn't have much of a history with Playboy. However, according to reports, it seems like Tiger might've had his eyes on a particular playmate.
Donald Trump Told Playmate Karen McDougal To Stay Away From Tiger Woods
Reported by People, back in 2006, Donald Trump allegedly had his eyes on three women, which included current wife Melania, Stormy Daniels and former Playboy Playmate of the year, Karen McDougal. It seems like Donald might've been protective of McDougal, telling her to "stay away" from Tiger Woods.
People reported, "In the account, McDougal describes attending a golf event with Trump in California, where she said the real estate mogul told her that Woods had asked who she was. Trump, she recalled, warned her “to stay away from that one, LOL.”
The publication adds that Trump instantly took a liking to McDougal after they first met. "Trump “kept talking to me — telling me how beautiful I was, etc,” McDougal wrote. He asked for her phone number, she claimed, and they later met and had dinner in a private bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel."
The timeline of the incident was especially problematic given that it apparently took place two years into his marriage with Melania.
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Despite the reports, Donald and Tiger got along just fine behind the scenes.
Unlike Hugh Hefner, Donald Trump Spoke Highly Of Tiger Woods
In light of Tiger Woods' health issues, Donald Trump kept things positive, wishing the golfer a speedy recovery. "He's going to be back," Trump said. "I have no doubt about it, he's going to be back."
He continues, "All I'd say to him is get better and get out there because we all miss him. We need Tiger," Trump responded before alluding to one of his favorite subjects. "When Tiger is in contention, which is often, the ratings are double and triple. It's very few people that can cause that kind of phenomena."
As for Tiger Woods, he did confirm spending time with Trump on the golf course, while also advising others to respect Trump during his run as President.
“Well, I’ve known Donald for a number of years. We’ve played golf together. We’ve had dinner together. I’ve known him pre-presidency and obviously during his presidency.”
“He’s the President of the United States,” Woods replied. “You have to respect the office. No matter who is in the office, you may like, dislike personality or the politics, but we all must respect the office.”
Trump would also blast the media for spreading fake news about his relationship with Tiger.
“The Fake News Media worked hard to get Tiger Woods to say something that he didn’t want to say,” Trump wrote in an early morning tweet. “Tiger wouldn’t play the game – he is very smart. More importantly, he is playing great golf again!”
