The hostess alleged to have been romantically involved with Tiger Woods has denied the reports.

New York socialite Rachel Uchitel was linked to the golf superstar by a US tabloid, leading to speculation that she caused a fight between Woods and his wife that allegedly led to his car crash last week.

Speaking to the New York Post, she said: "This is ridiculous. Not a word of it is true. I told the Enquirer that it wasn't true.

"I told them not only did I have information to disprove the story but I offered to take a lie detector test. It is horrible to Tiger's family. His wife must feel horrible."

She added: "That's a horrible thing to read, 'Tiger's telling Rachel he loves her'. It's just so dumb. Tiger and I are not friends. I've only met him twice."

Woods, 33, issued a statement over the weekend pleading for privacy and referencing the "many false, unfounded and malicious rumours" that are circulating about his family.

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