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Editor Fired for Magazine Cover

Cover photo about Golf Channel 'lynch Tiger' controversy prompts pink slip

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 18, 2008 2:36 PM CST

(Newser) Golfweek has fired its editor for approving a cover illustration of a noose, the New York Times reports. PGA commissioner Tim Finchem decried the art, a reference to a recent on-air remark by a Golf Channel anchor about Tiger Woods, as “outrageous and irresponsible.” Finchem called the cover a “naked attempt to inflame” the incident, which was already heading to “an appropriate conclusion.”

Editor Dave Seanor said he never intended to be “racially provocative” and called Finchem’s reaction “over the top,” adding, “He has a vested interest. He has a contract with the Golf Channel.” Publisher William Kupper said the cover had garnered an “extreme negative reaction,” including 150 canceled subscriptions, but no pulled ads.

This image released by Golfweek magazine shows the cover of the Jan. 19, 2008 issue.  Dave Seanor, vice president and editor of the weekly magazine, said he was overwhelmed by negative reaction to the photo of a noose on the cover of this week's issue, illustrating a story about the...
This image released by Golfweek magazine shows the cover of the Jan. 19, 2008 issue. Dave Seanor, vice president and editor of the weekly magazine, said he was overwhelmed by negative reaction to the...   (Associated Press)
Tiger Woods watches his drive at the Target World Challenge golf tournament at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif., on Dec. 12, 2007. Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks on Wednesday for saying last week that young players who wanted to challenge Woods should 'lynch him...
Tiger Woods watches his drive at the Target World Challenge golf tournament at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif., on Dec. 12, 2007. Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks...   (Associated Press)
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