Finchem: I should have briefed players

PGA commissioner regrets not alerting members about Woods' apology show

MARANA, Arizona: PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem took the blame Sunday for not alerting his players about why Tiger Woods chose to make his first public appearance during the Match Play Championship.

Players had to field several questions about Woods upon finishing their matches in the opening round on Wednesday, when it was announced Woods was to speak publicly on Friday for the first time since the Nov 27 car accident that revealed rampant affairs.