Now we'll all know the answer soon enough. Woods announced Saturday that wife Elin was expecting the couple's first child next summer. Considering Saturday also was Woods' 31st birthday, it is hard to think of him receiving a better gift.

"I always wanted to be a dad," Woods said.

Speculation is sure to bubble up immediately that the end of Woods' dominance is near. Surely the notion will be thrown out that Woods will be spending more time changing diapers than changing clubs.

Coming off Friday's announcement that he plans to skip the season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championships this week, some people will say, "Look, it already is happening."

But that is dangerous territory. Everyone should hope his wife's health wasn't an issue in the decision.

Looking at the big picture: Woods won't be the first player on the PGA Tour to have children. Most players have kids, and they manage to combine family life with their profession. And they do it quite well.

I never once have heard anyone say that Ernie Els, just to pick a player, was in a slump because of duties pulling at him at home. Players struggle because their swings go bad.

Also with Woods, it isn't as if his family will be flying to tournaments sitting in coach. He can build a nursery in his private plane, and I suspect he will.

I'm sure Woods will be a fine father. I'm also sure Woods will continue to pursue his mission to become the greatest golfer ever. Both are very realistic goals.

Congratulations, Tiger. Now the man with major championships and millions in the bank will indeed have everything.