Tiger has Nike's support however long he stays out of golf

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Nike will continue to support Tiger Woods even though the world's best golfer has taken an indefinite leave from the game to deal with personal issues.
Nike brand president Charlie Denson said today does not want Woods back on the course until he sorts out his private life, which has been in the public spotlight since a car crash outside his Florida home last November.
Woods issued a public apology last week for his infidelity and has sought in-patient treatment.
"Under the circumstances, the more he deals with the issues and the better he deals with them, the better off he'll be when he does return," Denson told The Associated Press.
The sports giant's $650 million golf sector has been one of the hardest-hit segments of its business during the global recession, but Nike is standing by Woods, despite any damage done to its image by his high-profile transgressions.
AT&T and Accenture dropped Woods from their roster of sponsorships, and others like Procter & Gamble Co.'s Gillette and Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer de-emphasised him in their marketing.
"We've been supportive of Tiger since the story broke and we continue to be supportive," Denson said. "He's got issues he needs to deal with and he's dealing with them. We are looking forward to him getting back on the golf course."
Woods said last week that he spent 45 days in treatment and he planned to seek additional therapy. He did not say when he'll return to the course.
"We've been in touch with his camp," Denson said. "We're very comfortable with where he's at, how he's dealing with it and we're looking forward to his return."