Lindsey Vonn rubs the back of Tiger Woods (R) daughter Sam as they wait on the 9th green during the Par 3 contest at the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta, National in Augusta, Georgia on April 8, 2015. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI |
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 3 (UPI) -- Pro golfer Tiger Woods and U.S. Olympic champion skier Lindsey Vonn have come to the end of their three-year relationship, both parties announced Sunday.
"I will always cherish the memories that we've created together," Vonn said in a Facebook post Sunday. "Unfortunately, we both lead incredibly hectic lives that force us to spend a majority of our time apart. I will always admire and respect Tiger. He and his beautiful family hold a special place in my heart."
Woods' statement, posted to his website, sounded similar.
"I have great admiration, respect and love for Lindsey and I'll always cherish our time together," Woods said. "She has been amazing with Sam [daughter] and Charlie [son] and my entire family. Unfortunately, we lead very hectic lives and are both competing in demanding sports. It's difficult to spend time together."
The athletes first began dating nearly three years ago and it became public knowledge in March 2013, ESPN reported Sunday.
Woods became divorced from his ex-wife in 2010 -- several months after an extramarital affair and a vehicle crash became public. The events also sparked a major scandal that cost the golfer some of his endorsements and corporations billion of dollars.
Vonn had previously said she had no plans to marry anyone at any point in the future.
Woods will continue to golf professionally and Vonn will ski. Last month, Woods finished in a tie for 17th at the Masters tournament in Georgia.
