This just in to the Fang’s Bites inbox, Golf Channel has broken the story that famed instructor Hank Haney has resigned as Tiger Woods’ Swing Coach. Jim Gray received a statement from Haney and reported it during the late edition of Golf Central tonight.
Golf Channel Exclusive: Hank Haney Resigns as Tiger Woods’ Swing CoachORLANDO, Fla., (May 10, 2010) – Golf Channel’s Jim Gray exclusively reported this evening that Hank Haney has resigned as Tiger Woods’ swing coach.Haney’s statement to Golf Channel is as follows:“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. In many ways because of all the time I have spent with Tiger, I may have learned more from him than he has ever learned from me. However, I believe at this time that it is in both of our best interests for me to step aside as Tiger’s coach. I will always look back upon our past half dozen years together as my best days in professional golf. It would be a dream of any coach to have a student like Tiger woods and for me it has come true. Just so there is no confusion I would like to make it clear that this is my decision. I know Tiger Woods will be successful in the future no matter who helps him. He is an incredible athlete with an incredible work ethic. As we all know, Tiger has been through a lot in the past six months, and I really believe that given the chance, mind free and injury free, we will all see Tiger Woods play once again like we all know he can. 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 any way, 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. From a personal standpoint, I look forward to being able to make many more contributions to the great game of golf in the days and years ahead.”Full story is available at the home page at www.GolfChannel.com, and video from the network’s 11 p.m. ET edition of Golf Central with the breaking story will be available online later this evening.
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