President Obama called Tiger to offer support

President Obama, a keen golfer, is believed to have contacted 34-year old Woods after his public apology on TV for his multiple extra-marital affairs.

Ex-president Bill Clinton, who is also no stranger to public humiliation following an affair with Monica Lewinsky, is also said to have contacted Woods to offer his support.

Tiger’s wife, Elin Nordegren, did not attend the televised confession which was filmed at the Professional Golfers’ Association in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and has been watched by millions around the globe.

In the apology Woods admitted to cheating on his wife and confirmed he was undergoing treatment for his addiction to sex.

His affairs have said to have costed him around £50m in lost sponsorship deals, as sports drink Gatorade join telephone giant AT&T and razor blade manufacturers Gillette on the list of companies who have dropped celebrity endorsement deals with Woods.