"This is a very painful, personal and private time for our family," Woods writes according to Radaronline.com. "Throughout this entire time, Elin has shown unwavering concern and support for our children. She is a wonderful mother. I know that the two of us will do everything we can to help our children adjust to this new family situation.
"We both cherish the time we can spend with Sam and Charlie. Whether it's taking Sam to school or hitting balls with Charlie on the range, nothing gives me more enjoyment than these simple pleasures. We have two special kids, and I'm going to enjoy every minute with them.
"Personally, I am learning to balance family and golf. My children come first and always will, but I also appreciate golf more than ever. I understand how important the fans and the game are to me. I know how lucky I am to do what I do for a living, and I am deeply grateful for everyone who has supported me."
Woods, in New Jersey this week for the Barclay's, spoke of his divorce after his Wednesday Pro Am round. Via the New York Daily News:
"Well, you know, it's one of those things where it's a sad time, what we're going through right now," Woods said. "And as far as my game and practicing, that's been secondary. We're trying to get our kids situated to our new living conditions and how that's going to be. That's where our focus is going to be right now."
Woods added: "I certainly understand that she is sad," and "...I feel the same way." He also conceded that, "My actions certainly led us to this decision," Tiger offered when asked about regrets. "And I've certainly made a lot of errors in my life and that's something I'm going to have to live with."
The divorce closes the darkest chapter in Woods' life, one that started last Thanksgiving when he crashed his SUV into a tree. In the months since, the world's top golfer has been guilty of adultery, spent time in rehab, was abandoned by his longtime swing coach, seen his game falter, and worst of all: lost his family.
Nordegren admitted to "People" that, "I'm so embarrassed that I never suspected [Woods' infidelities] -- not a one. ... For the past 3 1/2 years, when all this was going on, I was home a lot more with pregnancies, then the children and my school."
For now though, Elin's immediate plans are relatively straightforward: "...for the kids and me to continue to adjust to our new situation. ...I am going to keep taking classes [towards a psychology degree], but my main focus is to try to give myself time to heal." As to whether she will ever be able to forgive Woods, Nordegren was frank: "Forgiveness takes time ... It is the last step of the grieving process."
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Mr. Woods needs to just be QUIET and let Elin live her life now..
He needs to be a man and grow up
Everything will work out for then. They just need time.
I wish then the Very Best.
Are you kidding me???? His chldren come first? Why wasn't he thinking about them when he was sleeping around with the low lifes!
Well there are two people involve and I think there must be another reason for this mess but that is they private matter so maybe is better as it is.I don't know I'm married for 30 year so I know there are time and I'm not superstar like Tiger his opportunistic are countless. People just see him and money and they are not nice at all.
I wish them both the best. As Tiger matures as a man in his private life and finds out what happend to lead himself astray.Maybe- maybe she will give him a chance to prove he is worhty of her love, then maybe she will give him another chance.
In life you never know what tomorrow brings.
...and you gotta' be kidding, right? Ain't nothing in the world like a bleeding heart liberal...without a dime's worth of morals!
$100 million will grant some degree of forgiveness. She has some 'splainin to do regarding the golf club incident.
I think they gave up teir family life to easy. She was interested more in the money.Guess they were never madly in love.Other familys have been through this and tried to give it another chance for the sake of the chilkdren
Tiger thank you for the update.It's not your fault.
Shut the hell up already Woods. No one gives a s**t about you and your personnel life. At least I don't.
RIGHT ON! GO AWAY TIGER! The only people who "forgive" you are those without a dime's worth of morality! Freakin' pig...I mean, Tiger.
He's still a little puke. He had the world by the tail, a beautiful wife who loved him and healthy children. He'll never change, he is only interested in his success and personal pleasure. She's better off without him.
We are ALL...better off without Tiger. Most importantly, the golfing world needs relief from this pig. Ah, I mean...Tiger.
I can totally understand her moments of grieve being that I was in the same situation but my x-parter (husband gives him too much credit). Fathered two children in my 22-year marriage and his entire family and friends knew of the infidilities. The 24 year old babymother resided with him while he lived with me (totally unknown). He always relocated these women close to my home so the entire time they knew my whereabouts and my kids, but I was left in the dark. Good for Elin she can heal with her kids and enjoy the benefits of whatever good comes out of being divorce. Let the healing begin now! She can only move forward with therapy it will help. I am going for a session soon. Thanks for the encouragement Elin! Love Michelle M.
I feel really bad for Tiger. He has made mistakes and Im sure he has learned from them. I wish him the best and hope some day he will once again find happiness. I only watch golf when Tiger is playing and I hope he will soon play the way he has in the past. I hate it when he plays badly.
TIGER WOODS HAS TO BE THE STUPIDEST MAN ALIVE.
A hot, beautiful blond at home.....Oh, I see why he screwed around!