MIAMI, March 18 (ANTARA News/Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he was sure scandal-hit Tiger Woods will still be a "terrific golfer" when he returns to competition at next month`s Masters tournament.

In an interview with the Fox News Channel, Obama was asked his thoughts on Woods` decision to return to golf at the event.

Woods has not played in a tournament since November last year after disappearing from public view following tabloid revelations about his marital infidelities.

"I think that Tiger has acknowledged that he betrayed his family; that is a personal issue that he has got to work out," said Obama, himself a keen golfer.

"I hope they`ve worked it out and I am sure he is still going to be a terrific golfer."
Obama was due to host a St. Patrick`s Day party on Wednesday with Irish golfer Padraig Harrington among the guests.
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