Tiger On Friday Club Kick: "I'm sorry if I offended anybody"

Billy Byler with Tiger's apology following his third round 72 at Augusta National:

"I'm sorry if I offended anybody by that," Woods said. "I've hit some bad shots, and it's certainly frustrating at times not to hit the ball where I've needed to hit it."

Cameras caught Woods swearing after errant shots Friday in the second round of the Masters Tournament. His frustrations reached a peek at the 16th tee when he dropped his 9-iron and kicked it away in frustration en route to a 3-over 75.

"I certainly heard that people didn't like me kicking the club. I didn't like it either," he said. "I hit it in the bunker, and it didn't feel good on my toe, either."

Doug Ferguson points out that Tiger can be fined for his behavior by the PGA Tour.

According to tour policy, players can be disciplined for conduct unbecoming a professional even at tournaments that are co-sponsored or approved by the PGA Tour, such as the major championships.

A person close to club operations said no one from the tournament had talked to Woods about his behavior in the second round. He spoke on condition of anonymity because club matters are private.