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| Golf star Tiger Woods has apologised to his family, amid continuing speculation about his private life following a car crash last week. | Golf star Tiger Woods has apologised to his family, amid continuing speculation about his private life following a car crash last week. |
| "I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart," he said in a statement, without elaborating further. | "I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart," he said in a statement, without elaborating further. |
| "I have not been true to my values and the behaviour my family deserves." | "I have not been true to my values and the behaviour my family deserves." |
| Woods was found bleeding and semi-conscious after his car hit a tree and fire hydrant outside his Florida home. | Woods was found bleeding and semi-conscious after his car hit a tree and fire hydrant outside his Florida home. |
| He was charged with careless driving, which carries a $164 (£98) fine and four points on his driving record. | He was charged with careless driving, which carries a $164 (£98) fine and four points on his driving record. |
| 'Personal sins' | 'Personal sins' |
| TIGER WOODS Born: Eldrick Woods in December 1975 in Cypress, CaliforniaFirst major title: In 1997, less than a year after turning professionalWinner: Of 71 official PGA Tour events, including 14 majorsDescribed as world's most marketable athlete, sponsorship deals with GM, Nike and others Statement in full Will sponsors back Tiger? href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/iaincarter/2009/12/woods_image_battered_but_not_b.html">Iain Carter - Woods can salvage reputation Tiger Woods profile | |
| The 14-time major champion has been married to his Swedish wife Elin for five years and has two young children. | The 14-time major champion has been married to his Swedish wife Elin for five years and has two young children. |
| He denied rumours that physical violence played any role in the incident, saying they were "utterly false and malicious". | He denied rumours that physical violence played any role in the incident, saying they were "utterly false and malicious". |
| In his statement, he also said: "Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn't have to mean public confessions. | In his statement, he also said: "Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn't have to mean public confessions. |
| "I will strive to be a better person and the husband and father that my family deserves." | "I will strive to be a better person and the husband and father that my family deserves." |
| His statement follows a story in a US gossip magazine in which a Los Angeles cocktail waitress claims to have had a 31-month affair with Woods. | His statement follows a story in a US gossip magazine in which a Los Angeles cocktail waitress claims to have had a 31-month affair with Woods. |
| Us Weekly magazine posted online an audio clip of what was purported to be Tiger Woods begging the 24-year-old woman to take her name off her voicemail greeting in order to hide their affair. The caller's identity has not been verified. | Us Weekly magazine posted online an audio clip of what was purported to be Tiger Woods begging the 24-year-old woman to take her name off her voicemail greeting in order to hide their affair. The caller's identity has not been verified. |
| 'Closed doors' | 'Closed doors' |
| In his statement, Woods also appealed for privacy for his family. | In his statement, Woods also appealed for privacy for his family. |
| "Although I am a well-known person and have made my career as a professional athlete, I have been dismayed to realise the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means," he said in the statement. | "Although I am a well-known person and have made my career as a professional athlete, I have been dismayed to realise the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means," he said in the statement. |
| "I am dealing with my behaviour and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone." | "I am dealing with my behaviour and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone." |
| The golfer also offered a "profound apology" to his supporters. | The golfer also offered a "profound apology" to his supporters. |
| Woods has become an international sporting icon since winning his first major in 1997 at the age of 21. | Woods has become an international sporting icon since winning his first major in 1997 at the age of 21. |
| The 33-year-old American, who is just four short of equalling Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 major victories, is regarded as one of the world's all-time great golfers. | The 33-year-old American, who is just four short of equalling Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 major victories, is regarded as one of the world's all-time great golfers. |
| He has been fiercely protective of his personal life, and his clean-cut image has helped him amass a fortune through product endorsements and appearance fees. | He has been fiercely protective of his personal life, and his clean-cut image has helped him amass a fortune through product endorsements and appearance fees. |