Would not want to meet him in a dark alley! A day

Would not want to meet him in a dark alley!

A day after Tiger Woods’ agent strongly criticized an excerpt from a book about his client, Woods on Wednesday deflected questions on the subject during a Honda Classic news conference that at times became contentious.

Portions of former coach Hank Haney’s book, “The Big Miss,” were released this week, prompting Woods’ longtime agent, Mark Steinberg, to issue a statement rebuking Haney, especially regarding parts that pertained to the golfer’s admiration for the Navy Seals and the military.

Haney wrote that Woods discussed leaving golf for military life, a subject the golfer would not discuss during his news conference.

“I’ve already talked about everything,” Woods said. When pressed, he deflected questions and ended by telling the inquisitor “you’re a beauty” and to “have a good day.”

In an interview with ESPN.com in January, Woods was asked about his reaction to Haney’s book, which is due to be released in late March, the week prior to the Masters.

“I think it’s unprofessional and very disappointing,” Woods said, “especially because it’s someone I worked with and trusted as a friend.”

Haney was Woods’ swing coach from 2004 to 2009, a period in which the golfer won six major championships and 31 tour titles. Asked his level of disappointment now that some details from the book have emerged, Woods said: “It’s still the same. Nothing has changed in that regard at all.”

Hank Haney = Jerk! We’ve known a few people who were Hank Haney clones!