What a year for Tiger Woods.

The greatest golfer of all time lost his #1 ranking, Elin Nordegren and the respect of tens of millions of fans. But if there's one thing America loves more than sordid sex scandals and epic falls from grace, it's a tale of redemption.

So on his 35th birthday, here's hoping Woods gives us reason to cheer in 2011. With time, we can forgive "transgressions" as long as people are sincere.

He's suffered long enough. We want to see Tiges back on top... and we don't mean with Rachel Uchitel. Happy birthday and go get 'em, big guy. Go get 'em ...