Golfer Tiger Woods announced on his Web site that his wife, Elin Nordegren delivered a baby girl, Sam Alexis Woods on Monday morning, June 18, one day after Father’s Day. Sam is the first child of Woods and Elin, she is now far more important than any golf title in Woods’ life after Woods becoming a father.

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Tiger Woods has released the photos of his beautiful newborn baby girl on his Web site, sharing their happiness with the world. Tiger Woods cuddles with Sam and Elin in the photos.

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Tiger Woods wrote on his Web site: “Both Elin and Sam are doing well and resting peacefully. We want to thank our doctors and the hospital staff for all their dedicated and hard work. This is truly a special time in our lives and we look forward to introducing Sam to our family and friends over the next few weeks. We thank everyone for their well wishes and continued respect of our privacy.”

Tiger Woods announced Elin’s pregnancy in December 2006.