Tiger Woods to take 'indefinite' leave from golf

[NFS4]

Tiger Woods said Friday he is taking an indefinite leave from golf to work on saving his marriage, using the word "infidelity" for the first time in a statement posted on his Web site.

"After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf," Woods said. "I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person."

Woods and his wife, Elin, have been married five years and have a 2-year-old daughter and 10-month-old son.

The announcement came two weeks after a car accident that set in motion a shocking downfall for the world's No. 1 player, which has included sordid allegations of numerous extramarital affairs. One woman even shared a voicemail she said Woods left her two nights before his Nov. 27 accident.

Woods has not been seen in public since the accident.

"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," Woods said. "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."

The PGA Tour said it supported the decision by its biggest star.

"His priorities are where they need to be, and we will continue to respect and honor his family's request for privacy," PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said in a statement, the tour's first public comment since Woods mentioned his "personal failings" on Dec. 2. "We look forward to Tiger's return to the PGA Tour when he determines the time is right for him."

How long Woods will stay away from golf was unclear.

A year ago, he was out of golf for eight months while recovering from reconstructive knee surgery, and television ratings dropped 50 percent during his absence.

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/golf/pga/story/6600437/

 

[JS80]

I say over/under on the divorce is 6 months. Elin will not want to be with him especially after the madam outed him as banging prostitutes.

 

[zoiks]

Golf will always wait for him. Heck he could be like 70 and still play the sport.

 

[zoiks]

I say over/under on the divorce is 6 months. Elin will not want to be with him especially after the madam outed him as banging prostitutes.

You and his wife are on a first name basis now?

 

[JS80]

You and his wife are on a first name basis now?

Yes, and I call Tiger, Tiger.

 

[T9D]

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[DingDingDao]

I say over/under on the divorce is 6 months. Elin will not want to be with him especially after the madam outed him as banging prostitutes.

I would agree, except for a few factors:

1) 1 billion dollars.
2) The kids.
3) Kobe Bryant's wife. Granted, Elin is clearly not as stupid as Vanessa, but just saying...

 

[Jeff7]

Looks like Godless got his wish of another Tiger Woods thread.:awe:

 

[JS80]

I would agree, except for a few factors:

1) 1 billion dollars.
2) The kids.
3) Kobe Bryant's wife. Granted, Elin is clearly not as stupid as Vanessa, but just saying...

1) My over/under on divorce settlement is $100m
2) He can still get joint custody?
3) Kobe had one official "transgression." Tiger had hookers and hos left and right for 3 years straight until he got caught along with texts that says how he doesn't really like his wife much.

 

[SKORPI0]

He won't be a Tiger when he returns, he'll be a Cheetah.

 

[DingDingDao]

1) My over/under on divorce settlement is $100m
2) He can still get joint custody?
3) Kobe had one official "transgression." Tiger had hookers and hos left and right for 3 years straight until he got caught along with texts that says how he doesn't really like his wife much.

1) Probably at least that much. But the money can't replace the access she would get as Tiger's wife--meeting celebrities, going to big parties, etc. etc.
2) Joint custody, yes--but a lot of people make the decision to stay together for the benefit of their children (right or not).
3) One transgression, yes, but an alleged rape. And guilty or not, it's difficult to ignore something so serious.

 

[Genx87]

PGA basically told him to get lost for awhile. Let his divorce happen. Then make the comeback story happen. I can see it already. Comeback kid Tiger wins first major! Comeback kid Tiger wins masters!

 

[JS80]

1) Probably at least that much. But the money can't replace the access she would get as Tiger's wife--meeting celebrities, going to big parties, etc. etc.
2) Joint custody, yes--but a lot of people make the decision to stay together for the benefit of their children (right or not).
3) One transgression, yes, but an alleged rape. And guilty or not, it's difficult to ignore something so serious.

1) I know she's swedish but she's a human with emotions. I don't think she will ever have sex with Tiger. I don't think the other bonuses will matter much to her.
2) ok
3) It was obvious he didn't rape her; regardless his wife believed he didn't. One transgression vs two years of hookers and 2 years of clubrat hunting. World of difference

 

[Red Squirrel]

Go get em Tiger, RAWR.

 

[DingDingDao]

1) I know she's swedish but she's a human with emotions. I don't think she will ever have sex with Tiger. I don't think the other bonuses will matter much to her.
2) ok
3) It was obvious he didn't rape her; regardless his wife believed he didn't. One transgression vs two years of hookers and 2 years of clubrat hunting. World of difference

Haha nice

 

[wwswimming]

Or shoot maybe he is just doing the right thing. Who knows.

what does Doctor Laura say ? I'd like to hear her opinion.

It would probably be "stay together for the kids". but i've never heard her comment on a situation where the husband had this many mistresses.

 

[lifeobry]

lol Tiger Woods

 

[JulesMaximus]

That's too bad actually. I like Tiger Woods and there is no doubt that he has changed the face of professional golf forever.

 

[SKORPI0]

Now at Dateline NBC (NBC) - The Secret Life of Tiger Woods... :awe:

 

[CRXican]

if she doesn't divorce him she's fking retarded

 

[AbAbber2k]

He won't be a Tiger when he returns, he'll be a Cheetah.

That one's played out. Time for something original.

 

[gorcorps]

Now at Dateline NBC (NBC) - The Secret Life of Tiger Woods... :awe:

Nothing you've said in this thread is original or funny... save some embarrassment and stop

 

[LikeLinus]

I say over/under on the divorce is 6 months. Elin will not want to be with him especially after the madam outed him as banging prostitutes.

Highly doubtful

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/12/03/2009-12-03_tiger_woods_offers_wife_80m.html

She's not going anywhere. She married him for money and she's going to stay with him for money. Don't be stupid.

Two more years of and she's worth an easy $80 million. All she has to do is move and stay married.

 

[randay]

HAHAHA what a dumbass. oh well, at least he is still filthy rich.

 

[CADsortaGUY]

what does Doctor Laura say ? I'd like to hear her opinion.

I'm sure she could give her opinion on what it's like to be an "other woman" since she was one.