Tiger Woods Had Sex in Church Car Park

In recent months, talk of arguments with Elin and a recent ultimatum simply would not be silenced.

Perhaps when the Mindy problem went away, Tiger thought himself immune from exposure. He had been so blatant and emerged without a dent to his image. Perhaps he believed that his image was so artfully constructed that the truth just couldn't punch through it.

Perhaps he didn't think at all - a luxury afforded him by his wealth, his management and his power, and one which from here on in, he'll have to do without.

Has Tiger fled the Florida wreckage?

Tiger Woods was still in hiding last night, amid speculation that he may be living separately from his wife Elin, writes Sharon Churcher.

Unidentified 'friends' of the golfer have said the couple are having marriage counselling. But Woods's continued refusal to speak to police about his bizarre car crash has led to speculation that he quietly has moved out of their mansion in a gated Orlando community.

One source close to the investigation said last night: 'I'd be shocked if Tiger is still in Orlando. The rumour on the PGA circuit is that there was no Wedgwood china left in the house after their blow-up. No one has seen Tiger.

'One story is that he left his lair after the wreck and took a private jet to New York. Maybe he's decided to party some more.'

Woods's attorney Mark Nejame declined to comment when asked if the golfer had left town.