Tiger Woods' wife has put on hold plans to divorce her errant husband to help him rebuild his shattered life, it has been claimed.

Elin Nordegren is said to have allowed the sportsman to move back into their marital home in Windermere, Florida with herself and their two young children.

The pair were seen together walking outside the family home in their first show of unity since his spectacular fall from grace.

They were not walking too close to each other and neither looked particularly happy, but it was the first clear sign she just might have given him a second chance.

The shamed golfer yesterday announced he is to return to golf after a four-month break caused by a sex scandal that linked him to a dozen mistress.

The world's top player will resume his sporting career at the Masters next month which begins at Augusta, Georgia, on April 8.

The star, who lost a number of lucrative sponsors in the wake of his flings, will be hoping for a favourable reaction from the fans who once admired him. Woods who last played on November 15 -- winning the Australian Masters, was forced to move out of the family home to begin his rehabilitation which began with a public apology, broadcast live, at his local golf course on February 18. He has also been receiving treatment for his sex addicition.