Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods and World Cup ski champion Lindsey Vonn have announced their decision to split after three years. Each has blamed their hectic professional lives as the main reason for parting company.
Vonn, 30, posted on her Facebook page: “After nearly three years together, Tiger and I have mutually decided to end our relationship.
“I will always cherish the memories that we’ve created together. Unfortunately, we both lead incredibly hectic lives that force us to spend a majority of our time apart.
“He and his beautiful family will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Woods posted a very similar message on his website, where he wrote: “Lindsey and I have mutually decided to stop dating.
“I have great admiration, respect and love for Lindsey and I’ll always cherish our time together. She has been amazing with Sam and Charlie and my entire family.”
Woods and Vonn revealed their relationship in 2012 after rumours that the pair had been seen in each other’s company and gathered momentum when Woods sent his private jet to collect Vonn, who had collected an injury at an international ski event.
