Tiger woods: from a world NO.1 golfer to a sudden politician

After a two-day silence Tiger Woods finally gave his side of the story Sunday on his website

"As you all know, I had a single-car accident earlier this week, and sustained some injuries. I have some cuts, bruising and right now I'm pretty sore.

"This situation is my fault, and it's obviously embarrassing to my family and me. I'm human and I'm not perfect. I will certainly make sure this doesn't happen again.

"This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way. Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumours that are currently circulating about my family and me are irresponsible.

"The only person responsible for the accident is me.

"My wife, Elin, acted courageously when she saw I was hurt and in trouble. She was the first person to help me.

"Any other assertion is absolutely false.

"This incident has been stressful and very difficult for Elin, our family and me.

"I appreciate all the concern and well wishes that we have received.

"But I would also ask for some understanding that my family and I deserve some privacy no matter how intrusive some people can be."

Even with his first public comments on the 2:25 a.m. Friday accident, Woods left several questions.

In a development that rocked the worlds of sports and politics, golf superstar Tiger Woods announced today that he was hanging up his clubs to become a politician. After two days of refusing to speak to the media about suspicious aspects of my personal life, I have proved to myself that I am qualified for a career in politics," Mr. Woods told reporters in Orlando.

His stunning decision immediately drew praise from such disparate politicians as Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina and Sen. John Ensign of Nevada, who called a press conference to welcome Mr. Woods to the Republican Party.

"Tiger Woods has not yet revealed what his party affiliation will be, but based on what I've seen, he has what it takes to be a Republican," Sen. Ensign said.