The pompadour-with-legs counts the scandal-plagued golfer as a good friend, and now defends him, saying "I really think that there's tremendous ­pressure you wouldn't understand from the world of golf." Yes, all that pleasant walking. Plus: balls, holes. Y'know. [NYDN]

BREAKING!!!! Bill Clinton has "severed business ties" with his longtime friend, secret Radar owner, supermarket mogul and alleged creep Ron Burkle. Apparently taking money from a dude who has been sued for various shady reasons by his entire family (among others) and who probably spends all his free time flying around on his private jet getting danced-at by models isn't the greatest move if your wife is running for president. This must be hard for Bill, considering the strength of their friendship. By the way, this is all according to "sources who know both men": There are also some denials! But it looks like there'll be an open seat on Air Burkle, hugely influential horndogs of America! [HuffPo]