The world’s best golfer has become a dad for the second time as his wife Elin recently gave birth to a boy, Charlie Axel, last Sunday.

The couple gave birth to their second child, giving their daughter Sam Alexis a new baby brother. Woods announced the new through his official Web site last Monday. 

“Elin and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our son, Charlie Axel Woods,” said Woods, who has been sidelined with an injury since his conquest at the 2008 US Open. “Both Charlie and Elin are doing great and we want to thank everyone for their sincere best wishes and kind thoughts.”

The US Champion added, “Sam is very excited to be a big sister and we feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful family. I also want to thank our doctors, nurses and the hospital staff for their personal and professional care. We look forward to introducing Charlie to you at the appropriate time, and again thanks from all of us for your kindness and support.”

The birth comes as Woods prepares to return to the PGA Tour. His full recovery is dated in three weeks, during the Accenture World Match Play to be held in Tucson. However, some sources say he may defer the comeback to a month, in which case he will play when the Tour visits Florida. 

“I have no restrictions -- it's just a matter of getting my golf endurance up. I don't have my golf stamina back yet,” Woods said on his Web site. “I am excited about returning to competition. Early on I didn't miss golf because I enjoyed staying home with Elin and Sam and I knew I wasn't physically able to play. The truth is, I would have embarrassed myself. Now I'm getting my feel and practice back. It's just a matter of playing more on the course.”