London, Dec 17 (ANI): Friends close to Tiger Woods fear the golfer can't cope in the wake of his sex scandal, and is close to "cracking up."

According to reports, the troubled sports ace, 33, has been spending days alone watching cartoons and eating cereal, reports The Sun.

A source said: "There is a real concern among his friends that he is dealing with the situation in a very unhealthy way."

His basketball star pal Charles Barkley said: "I've been trying to get to him and can't. It's very frustrating."

He wanted to tell Woods: "Hey, man, we love you. If you need anything, pick up the phone." (ANI)