ORLANDO, Florida (AFP) — World number one Tiger Woods and his wife Elin are expecting their second child to be born in late winter, which could delay the US golf superstar's return to action from a knee injury.
Woods announced Tuesday on his web site that he and his wife and daughter Sam, who was born in June of last year, were expecting a new addition to the family.
"I have some wonderful news to report. Sam is going to be a big sister," Woods said on his website. "Elin and I are proud to announce that we are expecting our second child in late winter."
Woods was not more specific on the arrival date but that should mean the birth will not conflict with any of the 2009 major golf tournaments.
The 14-time major champion, who is now four shy of Jack Nicklaus' all-time record of 18 major titles, has also not indicated when he might return from knee surgery that forced him to end his 2008 season after winning the US Open in June, limping to victory at Torrey Pines in a playoff over Rocco Mediate.
Woods, an only child who married a Swedish model in 2004, had long said he hoped to have more than one child.
Woods has not given any timetable for his return to the US PGA Tour, but he might now wait until the arrival of his new son or daughter before going back on tour ahead of the Masters next spring, the annual April start to the major golf season.
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