Former world number one Tiger Woods has admitted that it has "been a long year" as he enters a six-week break ahead of the 2013 season.
Woods, who has not triumphed in the majors since the 2008 US Open, moved past Jack Nicklaus into second place in the all-time PGA Tour winners list when he won the AT&T National in July.
However, his season ended in disappointment when he was unable to finish with a success in the World Challenge event on Sunday.
When asked whether he is looking forward to the break, he told reporters: "I need it. It's been a long year and I've played a lot. I'm really looking forward to it, just having nothing to do with golf for a few weeks, put them away, enjoy the holidays and be with my kids.
"After that I'll start cranking back up again and start focusing on my shots. As far as actually sitting out there, working on my technique, my numbers and all that stuff, that's probably not going to happen at least until after Christmas."
Woods is currently ranked world number three.
