Hank Haney and Tiger Woods in 2006. Photo: AP

TIGER Woods' agent has lashed out against Hank Haney's book, saying his ''armchair psychology'' about Woods was ''ridiculous'' and that it was clear the former swing coach only cares about self-promotion.

Haney's book about his six years as Woods' coach is titled, The Big Miss. It is to go on sale March 27, a week before the Masters. Golf Digest began releasing small excerpts on Tuesday on its tablet applications and its website. The book was written with help from Jaime Diaz, a senior writer at the magazine.

In one excerpt, Haney said his job became more difficult in 2007, when Woods had 12 majors and was getting closer to Jack Nicklaus' record 18 wins.

He also said Woods was seriously considering becoming a Navy SEAL. Woods' father, Earl, was a Green Beret in the Army who did two tours during the Vietnam War.

Mark Steinberg, Woods' agent at Excel Sports Management, said in a statement that excerpts show Haney's claim of the book being about golf is ''clearly false''.

AP