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Tiger's Teed at West Michigan

Chicago Tribune - 10/19

A billboard artist is spreading the message to clean up Michigan's water, but it could be at the expense of Tiger Woods' looks.

The cartoon is featured on six billboards across the state, with the famous golfer's likeness. It calls for support of Proposal Two.

The boards show Woods spitting out murky, brown Michigan water, saying he doesn't feel "up to par."

The golfer's agent says it's way out of bounds, and he's looking into what Woods can do about it.

Mark Heckman created the billboard. It's not the first time the artist has sketched celebrities. He says they're fair game.

"I'm basically doing a parody on Tiger Woods like Saturday Night Live or anything else," Heckman says. "I'm just having fun with his image."

Proposal Two asks voters to let the state borrow one billion dollars by selling bonds. The money would be used to improve water quality. Communties could get state loans to upgrade their sewer systems, to help prevent overflow and water pollution.

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