Tiger Woods writes letter to boy with stuttering problem (The Associated Press)

WILTON, Conn. (AP) -- A boy who was bullied for stuttering received strong encouragement from someone else who once struggled with his speech - Tiger Woods.

Golf Digest published the letter from Woods on its website Tuesday.

''I know what it's like to be different and to sometimes not fit in,'' Woods wrote. ''I also stuttered as a child and I would talk to my dog and he would sit there and listen until he fell asleep. I also took a class for two years to help me, and I finally learned to stop.''

The plight of the high school boy, identified only as Dillon, was publicized when his mother reached out to eight-time Solheim Cup player Sophie Gustafson of Sweden, who played her entire career on the…