US golfer Tiger Woods tees off during the Pro-Am of the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai on November 4, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

US golfer Tiger Woods tees off during the Pro-Am of the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai on November 4, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

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  1. ABU DHABI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 15 : (L-R) Tribe online media owner, Dominic Parker and HSBC Group Head of Sponsorship Giles Morgan speak during the Arabian Sponsorship Forum 2009 at the Emirates Palace on December 15, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  2. ABU DHABI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 14 : HSBC bank Head of Sponsorship Giles Morgan speaks during the Arabian Sponsorship Forum 2009 at the Emirates Palace on December 14, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  3. ABU DHABI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 14 : HSBC bank Head of Sponsorship Giles Morgan speaks during the Arabian Sponsorship Forum 2009 at the Emirates Palace on December 14, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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  5. Tiger Woods reacts during the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai in this November 5, 2009 file photo. Woods said on December 11 he would take an "indefinite break" from professional golf, acknowledging the disappointment and hurt his "infidelity" had caused his family."I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I've done, but I want to do my best to try," the world's No. 1 golfer said in a statement posted on his website.
  6. Cars pass by HSBC and Dubai Islam Bank branches at the Media City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The United Arab Emirates' two main stock exchanges registered record declines Monday as they opened for the first time since the announcement that the conglomerate wanted to defer debt payments until at least May, after a long Islamic holiday.
  7. A man walks in front of a HSBC bank at the Media City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The United Arab Emirates' two main stock exchanges registered record declines Monday as they opened for the first time since the announcement that the conglomerate wanted to defer debt payments until at least May, after a long Islamic holiday.
  8. A woman walks in front of a HSBC bank at the Media City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The United Arab Emirates' two main stock exchanges registered record declines Monday as they opened for the first time since the announcement that the conglomerate wanted to defer debt payments until at least May, after a long Islamic holiday.
  9. SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA is congratulated by his caddie Jim Mackay on the 18th green during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China.
  10. SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 04: Spectators take a photograph ofTiger Woods of the USA after the pro-am event prior to the start of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 4, 2009 in Shanghai, China.
  11. SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 04: Spectators take photographs ofTiger Woods of the USA after the pro-am event prior to the start of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 4, 2009 in Shanghai, China.
  12. Former U.S. president George H.W. Bush (L) shakes hands with U.S. team member Tiger Woods (C) as Anthony Kim stands at right during opening ceremonies for the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Harding Park golf course in San Francisco, California October 7, 2009.
  13. Elin Nordegren (R), wife of U.S. team member Tiger Woods, arrives with other wives for opening ceremonies at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Harding Park golf course in San Francisco, California October 7, 2009. Woman at left is unidentified.
  14. US team member Tiger Woods talks with his caddie Steve Williams on the driving range during a practice round at the Presidents Cup golf competition on October 7, 2009, at Harding Park Golf course in San Francisco, California.
  15. Spectators watch Tiger Woods and other US team member on the driving range during a practice round at the Presidents Cup golf competition on October 7, 2009, at Harding Park Golf course in San Francisco, California.
  16. International team member Ryo Ishikawa (R) shakes hands with US team member Tiger Woods (L) during a practice round at the Presidents Cup golf competition on October 7, 2009, at Harding Park Golf course in San Francisco, California.

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