Woods would miss Open for birth

12 April 2012

Tiger Woods has revealed he could miss the British Open next month to be present at the birth of his first child.

The two-time winner, aiming to win his 13th major at the US Open this week, hopes to compete in Britain but insists family matters come first - Woods' wife Elin is due to give birth in July, with the Carnoustie event starting on July 19.

"Being there for the birth is the most important thing - not a golf tournament," Woods told The Sun. "If Elin is going to have the baby during the week of The Open, I don't go. It's that simple."

He added: "My intention is to play at Carnoustie but I really don't know what is going to happen. Hopefully, the baby will be healthy and will arrive on time. But at the moment, I cannot be certain about my schedule.

"I will base it around the birth but my playing plans are still up in the air. Your guess is as good as mine."

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