Hank Haney, who has coached Tiger Woods for the past six seasons, is quitting according to a letter posted on his personal website Monday night. Dubious timing indeed.
I have informed Tiger Woods this evening that I will no longer be his coach.
I would like to thank Tiger for the opportunity that I have had to work with him over the past 6 plus years. Tiger Woods has done the work to achieve a level of greatness that I believe the game of golf has never seen before and I will always appreciate the opportunity that I have had to contribute to his successes. I have also enjoyed the association that I have had with Tiger both on and off the golf course as I have had some incredible experiences. In coaching and teaching Tiger I have also learned a lot, not only about golf, but about people and life in general. It has been a great learning experience and along the way Tiger has elevated me in my own profession to a level that I never thought I would achieve before I had the opportunity to work with him.
Most of the letter is straight-forward and positive, discussing the good times the two shared. In the final paragraph, a semblance of the story hidden underneath slip through.
I wish Tiger well, not only with his golf, but in finding peace and happiness in all aspects of his life. Tiger knows that if he ever needs me in anyway, whether it be with his golf or just as a friend he can always call. I will always, as I have been in the past, be there for him.
Perhaps the circus just got a little too crazy for Haney to deal with. More reaction and updates to come. Keep an eye on Waggle Room for more information.