Tiger Woods has apologised for spitting on a putting green during the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday, for which he will be fined by the European Tour for breaching its code of conduct.
The former world number one expressed his remorse on twitter for a habit most people find disgusting, especially in a region where spitting is now looked upon harshly.
He said: "The Euro Tour is right - it was inconsiderate to spit like that and I know better. Just wasn't thinking and want to say I'm sorry."
Sky Sports' Ewen Murray has had plenty to say on this incident and other areas of Woods' conduct over the weekend. This comes after a public vow by Woods last year to improve his behaviour on the golf course.
Sunday's offence was not the first time Woods has been caught on camera letting loose a mouthful of saliva. However, he is not the first sportsman to do it and he won't be the last, although, hopefully today's events will make golfers consider their actions more carefully.
Woods has a right to appeal against his fine, which will be minimal compared to his reported appearance fee in Dubai. But considering his tweeted apology, it looks like he is prepared to take his medicine and move on.
As we all should now do.
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