Woods refutes break-up rumours with coach

Tiger Woods has quashed reports that he has parted company with coach Hank Haney.

“Contrary to rumours I have not split with Hank Haney, my friend and swing coach,” said Woods on the US Tour’s website.

“He’s spent more time at home helping his wife deal with health issues, which is the way it should be.

“Besides, I’ve become much better at correcting my swing flaws and that’s ultimately where you want to get to with a coach-pupil relationship. Hank is still going to be my coach, that’s not changing.”

The world number one, who turned to Haney after breaking up with Butch Harmon in 2002, has won seven times this season, including his 13th major at the USPGA Championship.