The news comes just a day after The Associated Press honored Tiger Woods as The Athlete of the Decade.
According to Kate Coyne, senior editor at People Magazine, Nordegren is "shopping around" for a divorce attorney. Nordegren has met with lawyers to renegotiate their prenuptial agreement, People said, citing a "high-profile Florida divorce attorney."
The magazine is reporting the split will take place after Christmas. In the meantime, People has reported that Elin is planning a trip to Sweden to escape the media glare.
Woods' alleged extra-marital affairs have reportedly been linked to 14 women.
Tiger has taken a break from golf, to try to mend his marriage after revelations that he has been unfaithful.
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