Tiger Woods has not competed since Nov. 15th, when he won the Australian Masters. That was his 82nd victory worldwide. Following that, on Black Friday 2009, he had a now famous single-car accident that opened up the doors to the scandal involving his numerous affairs.
He's been dropped by some sponsors, minimized by others, and he took a leave of absence from the PGA tour. Since then, he's been at sex addiction clinics, as well as attempting to repair his relationship with his wife, Elin Nordegren Woods.
Tiger Woods has 14 major wins (The Masters, the PGA Championship, the British Open, and the U.S. Open), while Jack Nicklaus leads overall with 18. It was widely believed, and in fact, reported by AP last Thursday, that Woods would not miss any major championships this year as he attempts to surpass Nicklaus.
In a press release on his website, Tiger Woods said:
"The Masters is where I won my first major, and I view this tournament with great respect. After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I'm ready to start my season at Augusta.Watch a video report:
"The major championships have always been a special focus in my career and, as a professional, I think Augusta is where I need to be, even though it's been awhile since I last played.
"I have undergone almost two months of inpatient therapy, and I am continuing my treatment. Although I'm returning to competition, I still have a lot of work to do in my personal life.
"When I finally got into a position to think about competitive golf again, it became apparent to me that the Masters would be the earliest I could play. I called both Joe Lewis and Arnold Palmer and expressed my regrets for not attending the Tavistock Cup and the Arnold Palmer Invitational. I again want to thank them both for their support and their understanding. Those are fantastic tournaments, and I look forward to competing in them again.
"I would also like to thank the Augusta National members and staff for their support. I have deep appreciation for everything that they do to create a wonderful event for the benefit of the game."
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