Tilghman apologies for Tiger Woods ``lynch'' comment

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Golf Channel play-by-play announcer Kelly Tilghman apologied for saying young golfers should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley," according to the New York Daily News.

Here is a story that ran on ESPN from its news services:
Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman has apologized after saying during Friday's telecast of the PGA Tour's opening event that today's young players should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley."
According to New York Newsday, a spokesman for the network said Tilghman apologized on Sunday's telecast and has reached out to Woods' representatives to express her regrets for the comments.
Tilghman, who played college golf at Duke, works as the main play-by-play announcer during The Golf Channel's PGA Tour telecasts.

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