They Deserve Each Other

[Tiger Woods and the woman whose rumored affair with him launched the golf great's astonishing fall from grace may have been just a few miles apart this weekend, Fox411.com has learned. Rachel Uchitel, the first woman romantically linked to Tiger Woods, told friends she had booked a plane ticket for last Friday from New York to West Palm Beach, just seven-and-a-half miles from the North Palm Beach marina where Woods' yacht "Privacy" was docked over the weekend, and about 20 miles from his Jupiter Island home, Fox411.com has learned.

On Friday, five moving boxes were seen being moved from Tiger and wife Elin's main residence in the Orlando suburb of Windermere, TMZ reported. On Saturday, Elin was photographed pumping gas into her car outside Orlando. Her wedding ring was noticeably missing.

On Sunday, Woods' private plane departed for Elin's home country of Sweden, but Elin and Tiger Woods were reportedly not onboard when it landed.

News of Woods' and Uchitel's close proximity over the weekend came as mutual friends told Fox411.com that the two are still very much in love and still very much an item, and they have no plans on ending their relationship anytime soon. Uchitel has publicly denied having an affair with Woods, but friends said he has paid her millions of dollars to remain tight-lipped about the details of their affair, and that the two remain committed to one another.

"Tiger and Rachel are still very much in love," an insider said. "They are still in communication and they're just trying to figure out how to make it work so they can be together." Uchitel's rep was not immediately available for comment.

In announcing on Friday that he was taking an "indefinite break from professional golf," Woods acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife and said he would devote the foreseeable future to repairing their relationship, if possible, and to "focus my attention on being a better husband, father and person."

According to the terms of Tiger and Elin Woods' prenuptial agreement, payments are graduated; if Elin stays in their marriage for another two years, she'll receive an additional $20 million. "It looks like Elin's going to stay around, at least for now. But Tiger still loves Rachel and wants to be with her either way," the friend said. ] 

Did Tiger and Elin pull the old bait and switch? Were they hoping the paparazzi would follow an empty jet to Sweden? Because that would be hilarious. At least a lot of spouses would be receiving some kick-ass chocolate for Christmas. Meanwhile, I do believe the whispers that Rachel and Tiger are still involved. Tiger won't be changing his stripes anytime soon! Not like you haven't heard that one before. Here's another gem, via my friend Julia: "What's the difference between Tiger Woods and Santa Claus? Santa stopped at three ho's." Oh yes, the jokes - just like Woods - won't be stopping anytime soon...

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