Tiger Woods: wife Elin Nordegren 'has decided to divorce him' [View All]

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The former Swedish swimwear model is “not going to be one of these 'stand by your man’ women”, an unnamed friend told the US television news station MSNBC.

“She’s a strong woman, this is beyond embarrassing, and she has a daughter and son she has to think about, who will know about this one day.”

Another unidentified source told People magazine that Miss Nordegren - whose wedding ring has been noticeably absent from her finger in recent public appearances - had already met a divorce lawyer to discuss her pre-nuptial agreement.

The friend added: “She’s made up her mind. There’s nothing to think about: he’s never going to change.”

A removals van took away some carefully wrapped pieces of art on Wednesday from the Woods family home in Florida.

Woods, 33, has had his private and professional life shattered after at least 14 women, including two porn stars, have been identified as former lovers. He has admitted infidelity and withdrawn from international golf indefinitely.

It has also been claimed that Woods “bought the silence” of several girlfriends by regularly sending them thousands of dollars.

According to MSNBC, several unnamed women said Woods gave them monthly sums ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 (£3,050 to £6,100), with some believed to have received as much as $20,000.

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In a potential further embarrassment for Woods, the sportswear company Puma is reported to be in “internal discussions” with Miss Nordegren with a view to her to becoming a spokesman for Tretorn, its new Swedish-inspired shoe and clothing line.

Such a move would pit her directly against her husband, who is still sponsored by Nike, Puma’s main rival.

A Puma spokesman was quoted as saying she was a “good brand fit”. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/tigerwoods/6827793/Tiger-Woods-wife-Elin-Nordegren-has-decided-to-divorce-him.html