Woods to take part in Obama inauguration

Tiger Woods has accepted an invitation to speak at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday as part of President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration festivities.

Woods posted a statement on his website saying he would speak at ’We Are One’ - a concert celebration featuring the likes of Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, U2 and Garth Brooks.

“I am honoured that I was invited to this historic event and look forward to participating in Sunday’s festivities,” said Woods, the world’s top-ranked golfer.