Obama on Tiger: still a terrific golfer

US President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he was sure Tiger Woods will still be a "terrific golfer" when he returns to competition.

In an interview with the Fox News Channel, Obama was asked his thoughts on Woods' decision to return to golf at next month's Masters, the first major of the season.

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