I wish her the best in everything, says Tiger

TIGER WOODS yesterday spoke of his sadness at the end of his marriage to Swede Elin Nordegren earlier this week.

Woods and Nordegren’s divorce was confirmed on Tuesday after the world number one golfer earlier this year apologised publicly for infidelity after a series of revelations about affairs he had.

“I wish her the best in everything,” said Woods, before The Barclays in New Jersey, the opening event of the FedEx Cup play-off series.

“It’s a sad time in our lives. We’re looking forward in our lives and how we can help our kids the best way we possibly can. That’s the most important thing.

“As far as my game and practising, that’s been secondary. We’re trying to get our kids situated to our new living conditions and how that’s going to be. That’s where our focus is going to be right now.

“You don’t ever go into a marriage looking to get divorced. That’s the thing — that’s why it is sad.

“My actions certainly led us to this decision. I’ve certainly made a lot of errors in my life and that’s something I’m going to have to live with.”

Asked what trying to make a comeback was like with everything that was happening off the course Woods stated: “It was a lot more difficult than I was letting on.

“Being asked questions all the time, even as the tournaments are going, is always difficult, especially when I’m trying to work on a few things.”

European interest in New Jersey will centre on the performances of Pádraig Harrington, Paul Casey, Luke Donald and Justin Rose, who have elected to stay in the States rather than attend the final Ryder Cup qualifying event in Scotland. They will know not to leave their best until last — the final round will be in progress when Colin Montgomerie names his three wild cards.