The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 38% of Americans now have a favorable opinion of the golf superstar. That’s down from 56% a week ago, shortly after the stories first broke about Woods’ auto accident. Two years ago, 83% had a favorable opinion of Woods.
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In 2007, even NFL stars like Peyton Manning and Tom Brady couldn’t come close to the name recognition or favorable ratings of Woods. Manning was viewed favorably by 59%, Brady by 49% and golfer Phil Mickelson by 50%. All three men were unknown to large segments of the population.
The new data shows 49% holding an unfavorable opinion of the embattled Woods, up from 27% a week ago.
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