Woods opens up on failed marriage, future in golf

Woods opens up on failed marriage, future in golf

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods says he has a "fantastic" relationship with his ex-wife and he has taken steps to explain to his two children what happened to their marriage.

In a rare and extensive interview with Time magazine, Woods also shared the same sentiments about his future that he did Tuesday at the tournament he is hosting in the Bahamas.

The world's former No. 1 player was interviewed by Canadian golf author Lorne Rubenstein at Woods' new restaurant in Florida.

Woods, who turns 40 on Dec. 30, says he has told 8-year-old Sam and 6-year-old Charlie that his parents don't live in the same house because "Daddy made some mistakes."

Asked what he would have done differently before and after the scandal in his personal life, Woods said he would have had a more open, honest relationship with his wife.

—Woods pointed out again that the chart of Jack Nicklaus he kept on his bedroom wall as a kid had nothing to do with the record 18 majors.

—Before the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, which he won with shredded knee ligaments and two stress fractures his leg, Woods tried to wear a brace for nine holes at his home course in Southern California.

—He loves playing alone at the Medalist Golf Club in the evening because it reminded him of time he spent with his father as a kid.