Some 250 fans and autograph hounds lined up outside a
Manhattan book store on Monday, some who had camped overnight,
to attend a book signing by Woods for "The 1997 Masters: My
Story", about his first major title.
A Barnes and Noble spokesman said they had enough interest to
accommodate a thousand people, but had to limit the crowd based
on Woods' availability.
Dressed casually in a long sleeve gray striped shirt, the
golfer, who has played just three competitive rounds over the
past 19 months, received enthusiastic applause as he made his
way to the stage and flashed a big smile at his reception.
Attendees were allowed a maximum of two signed books, without
personalization, and Woods exchanged pleasantries as he signed
on the title page.
"He was really nice. Just a normal guy," said Claudia as she was
escorted to the exit escalator by the attentive security detail.
"I was very surprised. Nice signature and pretty pleasant," said
a man who made a seven-hour drive from Pittsburgh to attend.
"I'm absolutely a Tiger fan. He's going right up next to my
Michael Jordan."
Another man said he attended as "a memorabilia thing. I met
(Jack) Nicklaus and (Arnold) Palmer and had to get him to have
the three."
A middle-aged New Yorker said he offered Woods some advice.
"He was very nice. I suffer back pains and I expressed that he
should maybe get acupuncture and he said that he does try it and
enjoys it."
A gray-haired fan got a handshake. "Now I can go to heaven,"
said Kenny.
(Editing by Frank Pingue)
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