It has been reported that world number 1 Tiger Woods has completed a programme in Hattiesburg, Mississippi from where he was picked up by his wife Elin Nordegren.

Despite previous reports that the couple intended to divorce they are now said to be spending time alone to work on their marriage and intend to return to their home in Orlando, Florida, USA.

The golf icon was reunited with his family in time for the 1st birthday of his son Charlie. The couple also have a daughter Sam, two.

Speculation has been growing that he could play in the WGC-Accenture World Match Play Championship in Arizona in a fortnight.  Woods would have to register by Friday for the tournament which is open to the top 64 players in the world.

However, his return appeared more likely to come in the Arnold Palmer Invitation in Florida, an event he has won six times, and which is played at the end of March, shortly before the U.S Masters.

Sounds as though Tiger is making the lifestyle management changes that are required to reconcile him with his family. The game of golf has not been the same without him and we wish him all the best on his road to recovery. Hopefully, he will be able to show some regret and humility with regards to his family and his large golf following and will be a better person for his "transgressions".

The Ed., GolfbloggerUK