Following a tee shot late in the day, cameras caught Woods slipping Thomas a tampon in an apparent nod to Woods outdriving the reigning PGA champion.
Photos and videos of Woods’ exchange went viral, with responses spanning the emotional spectrum.
Some saw the gesture as an innocuous prank:
Conversely, others believed the exchange was sophomoric and sexist:
There was also a contingent that was outraged by the outrage:
Woods has yet to comment on the moment. This story will be updated following Woods’ completion of Round 2 Friday at the Genesis.
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