An emotional Tiger Woods has apologised for his "irresponsible and selfish behaviour" in his first press conference since his infidelities came to light.

"I was unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated,” the golfer admitted. "What I did was unacceptable and I am the only person to blame. I never thought about who I was hurting, instead I thought only about myself. I was wrong, I was foolish. I don’t get to play by different rules. I brought this shame on myself.

"I hurt my wife, my kids, my mother, my wife’s family, my friends, my foundation and kids all around the world who admired me. It’s up to me to start living a life of integrity."

Tiger revealed he had been seeking treatment since December and that he and wife Elin were working together to repair their relationship.

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