Doral, Florida : Sources say Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters.
Woods has been practicing at Isleworth near his Orlando home the last two weeks, and swing coach Hank Haney flew there during the weekend to work with him. That led to speculation on Thursday he was close to playing again.
Two people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press on Thursday that Woods is likely to play first at Augusta National in April.
Woods has not played since November 15, when he won the Australian Masters in Melbourne for his 82nd career victory. Twelve days later, he crashed his sport utility vehicle into a tree near his Florida home, setting off shocking revelations that he had been cheating on his wife.