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Tiger Woods to Take Indefinite Hiatus From Pro Golf

Published: Friday, 11 Dec 2009 | 7:15 PM ET
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By: AP with CNBC.com Staff

Tiger Woods is taking an indefinite leave from professional golf to work on saving his family, 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."

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.

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"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."

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.

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

Disappears From Accenture's Site

Separately Friday, CNBC reported that Accenture pulled Woods' image from the home page of its Web site.

Earlier this week, Irish bookmaker Paddy Power made Accenture [ACN  Loading...      ()   ] the most likely company to drop Woods with 9/4 odds.

An Accenture spokesperson did not immediately return an e-mail seeking comment. The company has not commented since Woods' accident.

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