Judge appears sceptical about claims by Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend

Tiger Woods (Jane Barlow/PA)

A Florida judge has appeared sceptical about arguments made by a lawyer for golf superstar Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend who is trying to invalidate a non-disclosure agreement that would require the legal disputes between the two to be decided privately by an arbitrator.

During a 45-minute hearing, Circuit Judge Elizabeth Metzger repeatedly questioned why the mandatory arbitration clause in the couple’s disputed agreement would not invalidate Erica Herman’s lawsuit against Mr Woods.