Sponsorship deal under review Garcia apologized wednesday for his off the cuff remarks at an official dinner, but the spaniard's equipment and clothing sponsor taylormadeadidas has gone public with its displeasure over the remarks. "Sergio garcia's recent comment was offensive and in no way aligns with taylormadeadidas golf's values and corporate culture,"Said a statement released by the company. There was more embarrassment for golf thursday afternoon when european tour chief executive george o'grady issued an apology for using the word"Colored"During an interview defending garcia. O'grady claimed that many of garcia's friends Cheap Mother of the Bride Dresses were"Colored athletes"And has since apologized. He said: "I deeply regret using an inappropriate word in a live interview for sky sports, for which i unreservedly apologize. Australia " Garcia, who finished with a level par 72 in his first round of the european tour's flagship pga championship at wentworth thursday, was clad from head to foot in the products of his biggest sponsor. But he has admitted that the racist row which exploded after his comments had left him severely distracted. "It was tough to hit a shot(In the proam)Without thinking about it,"The 33yearold told gathered reporters. Garcia has had an uneasy relationship with woods for a number of years and it deteriorated to an all time low after the tour's annual dinner tuesday night.Open. Garcia quipped he would have him round every night and serve fried chicken, a remark associated with Bridesmaiddresses racial stereo typing when used in reference to african americans. Woods responded on his twitter account, saying the comments were"Hurtful and inappropriate"But later tried to diffuse the row. "I'm confident that there is real regret that the remark was made. "The players ended nearly two weeks ago and it's long past time to move on and talk about golf. " Woods, who won the players championship, was involved in a spat with garcia after the third round at sawgrass where they were paired together. Garcia claimed he was disturbed by woods as Mermaid Wedding Dresses Australia he hit a shot and later admitted his relationship with the 14time major winner was strained. "You can't like everyone,"He said. Former masters champion fuzzy zoeller was asked what choice woods might make at the major's annual dinner the following year as would be his right as the holder. "You pat him on the back and say congratulations and enjoy it and tell him not serve fried chicken next year.Got it?Or collard greens or whatever the hell they serve. " Zoeller's reputation took a battering in the row that followed and despite issuing an apology, which woods accepted, he also later shed a key sponsorship deal with kmart.
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