Tiger Woods has endured the most turbulent period of his formidable career. Here are the details as it unfolded.

November 27

- Reports emerge that Woods has been injured in a car accident near his Florida home after colliding with a fire hydrant and a tree.

- Florida Highway Patrol issue a statement which says no alcohol was involved but that charges may be pending.

- Stories quoting the Mayor of Windermere, Florida, Gary Bruhn emerge suggesting Woods has been released with "facial lacerations".

- A joint statement from the hospital and Woods' office was released, reading: "Tiger Woods was in a minor car accident outside his home. He was admitted, treated and released in good condition."

November 28

- Florida Highway Patrol confirm they have been unable to speak to Woods and his wife, Elin, about the incident saying the pair were "not available to be interviewed by state troopers, as we had previously scheduled".

November 29

- Woods enlists lawyer Mark Nejame to represent him. Nejame later cancels another meeting with Florida Highway Patrol but provides the statutory requirement of driver's licence, registration and proof of insurance.

- Woods releases a statement on his website admitting full blame for the incident. The release continued: "I'm human and I'm not perfect. I will certainly make sure this doesn't happen again. This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way. Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumours that are currently circulating about my family and me are irresponsible."

November 30

- Woods confirms he will miss his own tournament, the Chevron World Challenge.

- Florida Highway Patrol issue another statement distancing themselves from reports they were seeking a search warrant but confirm they have yet to speak to the golfer.

December 1

- Woods is issued with a traffic citation for careless driving and a 164USD fine. Officials declare the investigation over, confirming no criminal charges would follow.

- Florida Highway Patrol public affairs officer Sergeant Kim Montes responds to

speculation by insisting: "There are no claims of domestic violence by any individual. We believe this comment and our crash investigation report will speak for themselves."

December 2

- US Weekly runs an interview with waitress Jaimee Grubbs, who claims she had a two-and-a-half-year affair with the golfer.

- Woods pens a new, emotional statement on his website. Comments include: "I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behaviour my family deserves. I am dealing with my behaviour and personal failings behind closed doors with my family." He goes on to criticise media intrusion, adding: "Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn't have to mean public confessions."

- Presidents Cup team-mate Steve Stricker questions the effect the episode will have on Woods' public image.

December 3

- Swedish golfer Jesper Parnevik says he owes Elin Woods an apology for introducing her to Woods in 2001. "We probably thought he was a better guy than he is," Parnevik said.

- Nightclub hostess Rachel Uchitel, who previously denied reports she had an affair with Woods, cancels a planned press conference due to "unforeseen circumstances".

December 8

A woman is rushed to hospital from Woods' home in the early hours of the morning, according to local station WESH-TV.