Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods has praised ex-wife Elin Nordegren as a "supportive" and "wonderful mother" after she opened up about her ordeal following his infidelity claims in her recent interview.

Nordegren went into hiding when Woods' private life was exposed, but opened up after their divorce was finalised Tuesday. She said she felt "embarrassed" that she "never suspected" her husband was cheating on her.