Tiger Woods Admits Infidelity, Taking Indefinite Break From Golf

Admitting 'infidelity' for the first time, Tiger Woods has announced he will be taking an indefinite break from golf to focus on his family.

In a statement posted on his website on Friday, the golfer said that he was profoundly sorry and asked for forgiveness.

"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, 33, said in a statement. "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."

"After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf," Tiger writes. "I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.

"I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour, and my fellow competitors, for their understanding," he writes.

"What's most important now is that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for personal healing. "Again, I ask for privacy for my family and I am especially grateful for all those who have offered compassion and concern during this difficult period."

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