I suppose you would have to live on the Moon not to have already heard that Tiger Woods is going to golf at the Masters in April, following his personal problems with his wife and numerous mistresses.  That being said, I'm shocked at the media circus surrounding this announcement considering he didn't even miss a season of golf. 

Without a doubt the CBS coverage of the Masters this year will draw in huge audiences, even those who don't really care about golf.  It should also be noted that the Masters is something of a holy tradition among golfers and in retrospect, seems obvious that Woods would make his "comeback" at the event.

In any event, here are some quotes from Tiger that you can find on his website:

"The Masters is where I won my first major, and I view this tournament with great respect. After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I'm ready to start my season at Augusta."

"The major championships have always been a special focus in my career and, as a professional, I think Augusta is where I need to be, even though it's been awhile since I last played."

"I have undergone almost two months of inpatient therapy, and I am continuing my treatment. Although I'm returning to competition, I still have a lot of work to do in my personal life."

"When I finally got into a position to think about competitive golf again, it became apparent to me that the Masters would be the earliest I could play. I called both Joe Lewis and Arnold Palmer and expressed my regrets for not attending the Tavistock Cup and the Arnold Palmer Invitational. I again want to thank them both for their support and their understanding. Those are fantastic tournaments, and I look forward to competing in them again."

"I would also like to thank the Augusta National members and staff for their support. I have deep appreciation for everything that they do to create a wonderful event for the benefit of the game."