Golf:Tiger Woods insists he is trying to show more appreciation for his fans. THe former world number one has often been accused of not signing enough autographs and was criticised in Dubai recently for seemingly walking away from spectators seeking his signature.

But the 14-time major winner, who was also fined by the European Tour for spitting on the 12th green during his final round in Dubai, does not feel the pictures told the whole story.

"I sign a lot," Woods told Sky Sports. "Sometimes I do not sign where the cameras are. There was an instance in Dubai when I did not sign because a couple of kids were getting crushed. They were hurt, one of the kids was bleeding and I left.

"The cameras were there and they showed it. I did not sign on that spot, I went and signed somewhere else, and I was criticised for it. I was criticised for not signing.

"Am I signing a lot more? Absolutely. I am so much more grateful for my fans and how they have helped me and I am trying to show more appreciation."