ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Tiger Woods celebrated his 31st birthday Saturday by
sharing some of his biggest news of the year -- his wife is expecting
their first child this summer.
"Obviously, we couldn't be happier and our families are thrilled," Woods
said on his website. "I have always wanted to be a dad. I just wish my
father could be around to share the experience."
Woods and Elin Nordegren of Sweden married in October 2004, and Woods
has said that he wanted children sooner instead of later. He did not say
when in the summer the baby is due, although it likely would be between
the U.S. Open and British Open.
The world's No. 1 player is skipping the season-opening Mercedes-Benz
Championship next week on Maui.
"I'm going to stick close to home for the next few weeks," he said.
Woods will start his '07 season in the Buick Invitational at the end of
January, "which will allow Elin and I to spend more time with our
families during this very special time in our lives."