Tiger Woods Apologizes To Family & Fans

Golf pro Tiger Woods has posted a message on his Web site this morning issuing a public apology for his "transgressions" to his family - and his fans.

The 33-year-old athlete has kept mum on the rumors surrounding his car accident outside of his Florida home early Sunday morning, but as allegations of his infidelity continue to grow - US magazine has released voicemail messages left by Tiger to his alleged mistress of 3 years - he has issued an apologetic statement which reads, in part:

I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone....

Although I am a well-known person and have made my career as a professional athlete, I have been dismayed to realize the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means. For the last week, my family and I have been hounded to expose intimate details of our personal lives. The stories in particular that physical violence played any role in the car accident were utterly false and malicious. Elin has always done more to support our family and shown more grace than anyone could possibly expect....

I will strive to be a better person and the husband and father that my family deserves. For all of those who have supported me over the years, I offer my profound apology."

Tiger and his wife Elin Nordegren are parents to daughter Sam, 3, and son Charlie, 9 months.