Admitting Infidelity, Tiger Woods Hangs His Golf Clubs for Indefinite Time

Fri, 11 December 2009 21:43:12 ET

'After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf,' the world's No. 1 golfer announces his decision in a statement posted on his web site.

Finally spoken up about his alleged affairs, Tiger Woods came out with much bigger news over his golf career. On Friday night, December 11, the highest-paid professional athlete in 2008 took it to his web site in announcing his decision to take an "indefinite break" from professional golf to focus on his family.

"After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf," the 33-year-old wrote. He added, "I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person. Again, I ask for privacy for my family and I am especially grateful for all those who have offered compassion and concern during this difficult period."

In a post which headline read "Tiger Woods taking hiatus from golf", the world's No. 1 golfer also admitted his affairs. He noted in the beginning, "I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I've done, but I want to do my best to try."

"I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour, and my fellow competitors, for their understanding," his statement further read. "What's most important now is that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for personal healing."

Words of Tiger Woods having an affair first broke out in late November when National Enquirer published the story that he is romancing 34-year-old New Yorker Rachel Uchitel. Days following after the golfer got involved in a solo car crash, more and more women came out claiming to have been his mistresses. Up to date, thirteen women has come forward.

Tiger Woods is married to former model Elin Nordegren. The pair tied the knot in October 2004. They have two children together; daughter Sam Alexis Woods and son Charlie Axel Woods.

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