- Stan Shankman
Question about Tiger Woods's girlfriend: What can you tell me about Tiger's girlfriend, Joanna Jagoda? I sometimes see a mention that she was at this tounament or that tournament, but never anything else. Why do writers (not you) bother to mention her then? I would like the skinny on her. I see every other wife or girlfriend on TV when their partner wins or is leading a tournament, except Jagoda. Does Tiger have an embargo on information on her in the media, and are golf writers and TV producers in on the conspiracy?
- Vinnie Blair, Edmonton, Alberta
Answer: I'm glad to see someone step up, and it's been far too long since our last decent girlfriend question. Regarding Jagoda, she is a discreet little minx. It's pretty obvious both she and Tiger have decided to make an effort to keep their private lives private . . . but that's where I come in. Because she's still an undergrad at UC Santa Barbara, Jogoda only sporadically shows up at Tour events, which is part of her low profile. But when she's there she tries hard to stay out of the spotlight. Most Tour wives crowd around the 18th green scorer's tent, eager to hug their men the second they step off the green and, hopefully, get a few seconds of airtime in the process. Jogoda is not that way at all, as I've observed a few times. She'll wait in the clubhouse, in a family-only area, or even in the courtesy car in the parking lot. I like her discretion. I've never tried to spark a conversation with her, but those who have tell me that she will politely but firmly voice her unwillingness to be quoted. As for the more relevant details: great tan, nice smile, long legs, classic Santa Barbara honey.
- Alan Shipnuck, Sprots Illustrated
