As expected, Kelly Tilghman returned to The Golf Channel for the first round of the Buick Invitational. Tilghman was instructed not to talk to the media this week, but did issue a formal apology at the beginning of today's telecast. She said:
"I'm Kelly Tilghman. It's an honor to be with you again. In a recent live broadcast, I used an inappropriate word that was offensive to many. Over the last two weeks, I've taken this time to reflect and truly understand the impact of what I said. While I did not intend to offend anyone, I understand why those words were hurtful. I am terribly sorry for any hurt that I've caused. I would like to express my deepest apologies."
