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Monday February 9, 2009

Tiger Woods and has wife Elin Nordegren welcomed their second child Sunday, son Charlie Axel Woods, the golfer confirmed on his website.

The couple are also parents to daughter Sam Alexis, born June 2007, the day after Woods placed second in the U.S. Open.

“Elin and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our son, Charlie Axel Woods, who was born on Sunday February 9, 2009,” Woods said in message posted on tigerwoods.com. “Both Charlie and Elin are doing great and we want to thank everyone for their sincere best wishes and king thoughts.

“Sam is very excited to be a big sister and we feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful family.

“I also want to thank out doctors, nurses and hospital staff for their personal and professional care. We look forward to introducing Charlie to you at the appropriate time, and again thanks from all of us for your kindness and support.”