Tiger Woods: Sorry for behavior, unsure of return

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February 19, 2010

DOUG FERGUSON The Daily Independent Fri Feb 19, 2010, 11:51 AM EST

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Tiger Woods has apologized for having affairs and says he is unsure when he will return to competitive golf.

"I was unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated. What I did was not acceptable," said Woods, looking composed and speaking in a steady voice. His wife, Elin, was not obviously present.

As for coming back to the PGA Tour, Woods said: "I do plan to return to golf one day. I just don't know when that day will be. I don't rule out it will be this year."

Woods talked for more than 13 minutes Friday from the clubhouse at the TPC Sawgrass, home of the PGA Tour. About 40 people were in the room, including his mother. He hugged her when he finished speaking.

"I am deeply sorry for my irresponsible and selfish behavior," Woods said.

Admitting he felt he "deserved to enjoy the temptations" that came with his fabulous success, Woods said he is solely responsible for his actions.

Woods said he was in treatment for 45 days and will return for more therapy, adding he has more work to do to resolve his personal problems.

The world's No. 1 golfer had not talked in public since his traffic accident Nov. 27 triggered shocking revelations about Woods' serial infidelity.

Friday's event was tightly controlled, with only a few journalists allowed to watch Woods live.

Woods' televised confession became a major television event with the networks breaking in to show it live.

Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.

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