Nicklaus says Woods will 'figure it out'

Palm Beach (Florida, US), Dec.11 (ANI): Former golfing great Jack Nicklaus has said that Tiger Woods would "figure out" a way through the scandal engulfing his private life.

Woods, 33, the world's No. 1 golfer, has been under intense media scrutiny since being involved in a minor car accident on Nov. 27 and later admitting "transgressions" in a statement that apparently addressed allegations he cheated on his wife.

Asked about the scandal surrounding Woods, Nicklaus, 69, said it was "none of my business," according to the Palm Beach Post.

He'll figure it out. We've always been a forgiving society," Nicklaus said at Palm Beach Gardens in Florida where he was honouring the boys' golf team that won the state championship.

Woods, the top draw on the PGA tour with 14 major title wins, is chasing Nicklaus' record of 18 victories in major tournaments and his unofficial title of best golfer ever. (ANI)