2. Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods, one of the most iconic figures in golf, was publicly exposed for infidelity in his marriage to Elin Nordegren. The scandal, which broke in 2009, not only damaged his personal life but also tarnished his public image.
Woods’ admission to numerous affairs and subsequent divorce caused a significant downfall in both his career and public perception. Although he later returned to golf, the scandal marked a pivotal moment in his life.