The cloud looming over Tiger Woods’ personal life has finally passed on.

Yesterday, it was announced that the divorce proceedings between Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren were finalized.  The following statement was prepared by Nordegren’s representatives:

“We are sad that our marriage is over and we wish each other the very best for the future. While we are no longer married, we are the parents of two wonderful children and their happiness has been, and will always be, of paramount importance to both of us.”

“Once we came to the decision that our marriage was at an end, the primary focus of our amicable discussions has been to ensure their future well-being. The weeks and months ahead will not be easy for them as we adjust to a new family situation, which is why our privacy must be a principal concern.”

While the announcement itself may be over, the financial settlement is far from over.  With Woods’ worth is something of epic proportions, one can only imagine how much Nordegren will end up with.  Now, Elin had signed a prenuptial agreement, but the outlandish style of Woods’ philandering gave her ammunition to renegotiate their financial situation.

Elin stands to make some pretty big bank from the divorce.

So, with a great deal of money to be ripped from Woods’ account, is there any way that he can benefit from this debacle?

Well, if anyone has witnessed his golf game recently, the obvious answer would be – - maybe.

Woods’ performance has been mediocre since his dirty laundry has been revealed to the public.  And no one really knows what has caused his decline.  Could it be the hiatus that he took from the tour to address the issues with his marriage?  Or could it have been the general worry that may have controlled his mental state since late 2009?  There’s also been an article written suggesting that there is indeed a plateau level that great golfers reach, and that the fall-off is rather dramatic – - and that is happens when porfessionals reach the age that Tiger has.

There’s definitely a lot to speculate, but with his family life in shambles one thing is certain:

Tiger has always had the drive and determination to be the best.  Now that he has slipped, can he regain his footing and drive ahead to reclaim his status as the best golfer in the world?

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