It was in 1996 that Tiger Woods went pro and he hasn’t looked back since then. He has been in the spotlight ever since! However, 2009 was a terrible year for him when reports about his affairs came out. It was hard not only for him but also for his family and then-wife Elin Nordegren. How are they all doing these days?
What Actually Happened Between Tiger Woods And Elin Nordegren?
When Elin First Caught The Public’s Attention
Elin Nordegren first entered public consciousness when we found out that she was dating Tiger Woods. People adored the lovely couple, but she became even more popular after they broke up. The press had a field day after reports of the split came out. Elin was mostly quiet about everything until she decided to speak up.
When Elin First Caught The Public’s Attention
A Marriage Falling Apart
Tiger Woods was considered to be a rather unsavory figure when the end of the marriage was looming. He had problems with the police, engaged in numerous affairs, and got admitted to rehab. On top of these things, he was also taking a break from playing golf. How was Elin holding up?
A Marriage Falling Apart
Elin Nordegren Is Born
Elin Nordegren, together with her twin sister named Josefin, was born in Stockholm, Sweden on January 1, 1980. The two of them have an older brother called Axel as well. Sadly, their parents called it quits two years after their birth.
Elin Nordegren Is Born
Elin’s Younger Years
Elin had been an enthusiastic and curious child. She was a good student and even a star soccer player. During the late ‘90s, she and her father relocated to Germany. However, she came back to Sweden several years later. That was when a photographer discovered her.
Elin’s Younger Years
A Successful Modeling Gig
Bingo Rimer started working with her, and she was a big hit. Elin received various offers from different companies and was even featured in a big Swedish magazine. However, she had her eyes set on becoming a child psychologist. She ended up leaving the career to do side jobs and save up for tuition.
A Successful Modeling Gig
A New Start
Elin did not have things easy after she did this. She was working part-time while studying to pay the bills. However, her entire life changed during one shift at a store in Stockholm. She met a woman looking for a nanny – she was actually the wife of golf legend Jesper Parnevik! She dropped out of school to pursue this opportunity.
A New Start
Life In America
She was aware that doing something so drastic would mean she had to leave behind her boyfriend and family. Even then, she wanted to go see America. She broke up with her boyfriend, but she was not going to stay single for long.
Life In America
Hesitant To Date A Star
She was fine with her new friends’ attempts to get her a boyfriend, although she did not think they would introduce her to Tiger Woods! She was happy with the way things were and knew this would make things more difficult. She was not initially receptive to his advances but eventually said yes. They got engaged two years later.
Hesitant To Date A Star
An Incredible Wedding
Elin was not completely sure about going out with him in the beginning, but that changed when she got to know him. Their wedding was held in Barbados and lasted a week! They booked a hotel for all their guests.
An Incredible Wedding
Security Was Air-Tight
Tiger worked hard to make it a wedding for the history books. They got all of Sandy Lane Resort to themselves. He even had 500 roses brought to the island! Security was so tight that no photos have been leaked. That’s right, some people think this photo here is not even authentic!
Security Was Air-Tight
Living The High Life
When you consider that his career was at its peak during their marriage, it is easy to see why they had a lot of money going around. They owned a waterfront mansion, which was one of their many properties.
Living The High Life
Baseless Allegations
In 2006, she got her first taste of controversy. An Irish magazine released nude photos that supposedly belonged to her despite the lack of evidence. She refuted the claims that it was her in the photos.
Baseless Allegations
Elin Successfully Clears Her Name
Elin hired the services of attorneys and investigators to clear her name. She debunked the claims of the Irish magazine by presenting evidence that it was actually a Playboy model! They then sued the publication and won. They were ordered to pay her $200,000 and make a public apology.
Elin Successfully Clears Her Name
First Time Parents
After the rumors went away, Tiger and Elin decided to focus on starting a family. In 2007, the lovebirds had their first child, a girl by the name of Sam Alexis Woods. Doesn’t he look like a great dad below?
First Time Parents
The DNA Of A Golf Legend
Two years after her birth, the couple welcomed another child by the name of Charlie Axel Woods. They sure look like the ideal family with the mom, dad, daughter, and son. Charlie is a golfer himself, but he and his sister seem to prefer soccer.
The DNA Of A Golf Legend
Early Signs of Relationship Trouble
On Thanksgiving in 2009, the couple got their first marriage problem. Only a few days before this, Elin read an article that said Tiger and Rachel Uchitel got up to some fun in New York. Tiger claimed this was not true, but she was not entirely convinced. She went through his phone and found evidence there.
Early Signs of Relationship Trouble
In A Rage
Elin was so mad after finding out for herself. Reports even say she came at him armed with a gold club, but he managed to get out and escape in his car. It did not end well as he got into an accident thanks to the sleeping pills he took earlier in the day. They found him unconscious next to a fire hydrant.
In A Rage
Their Own Share Of Troubles
As you can see, things were not going well. Elin’s reaction was a little on the extreme side, but she did just find out about his infidelity. If you ask us, Tiger could have stayed there instead of running off.
Their Own Share Of Troubles
Money Helps In Keeping Secrets
When reports broke out, Rachel Uchitel planned to tell everyone her side of the story. Just a day before her scheduled appearance, she decided to drop it after Tiger gave her $10,000 for her silence. However, this did not stop the other women he was involved with from speaking up about his affairs.
Money Helps In Keeping Secrets
Proof Of Husband’s Infidelity
The photo below shows a few of the ladies he had cheated on Elin with. The list includes Mindy Lawton, Cori Rist, Holly Sampson, Kalika Moquin, and Jamie Jungers. This is far from a complete list of names!
Proof Of Husband’s Infidelity
Another Mistress
This is Jaimee Grubs, a former Tool Academy contestant and cocktail waitress who claims that she was his mistress. According to her, they spent over two years together but did not know he was married.
Another Mistress
The Third Mistress
Who would have thought Tiger would go for another woman with the same name? Las Vegas lingerie model Jamie Jungers talked about her relationship with Tiger, which she claimed lasted about a year and three months.
The Third Mistress
Yet Another Mistress
A “cougar” by the name of Theresa Rogers was number 11 on the list of ladies who revealed their relationship with Tiger. She claims they spent five years together and that he is the father of her kid.
Yet Another Mistress
Keeping A Low Profile
His wife chose to remain quiet throughout the entire ordeal. Considering the magnitude of the situation, who wouldn’t? The whole world wanted to hear what she had to say about the entire thing, however.
Keeping A Low Profile
Someone To Turn To
We bet that it felt like an incredibly isolated time for her. We are glad that there was someone she could rely on in trying times: her twin sister. She and Josefin went to the French Alps for their 30th birthday.
Someone To Turn To
Always Twin Sisters
The two of them had a special bond and shared secrets with each other. They were actually employed by the same store where Elin met Mrs. Parnevik. The two of them moved to the United States together.
Always Twin Sisters
Adjusting To Life In America
The two of them got used to looking after the Parnevik children and were set to receive US citizenship. Elin adjusted to life in America quicker than Josefin did. The latter opted to move to England, where she started working at a legal office.
Adjusting To Life In America
Help From A Sister
Josefin was an important ally for Elin during these trying times. She offered both professional and personal support to her twin. Early on, she did not think divorce was the right thing to do as things could still be worked out between them. However, she eventually gave in and worked on it.
Help From A Sister
How Much Did Elin Get?
The people who adored the couple felt saddened by the terrible news. Meanwhile, there were others who just wanted to know the divorce settlement Elin was going to get. Was it going to be in the tens of millions?
How Much Did Elin Get?
Ending Up A Millionaire Herself
The prenup said that she would receive $20 million, although the circumstances definitely had bearings on the amount. Media outfits said different amounts, anywhere from $750,000 to $1 billion. She ended up getting $110 million, around one-sixth of his net worth.
Ending Up A Millionaire Herself
Keeping The Divorce Proceeding Inaccessible To The Public
The public and press did not get any access to their divorce proceeding. The media was barred from going into the court. We are sure they both preferred this setup to keep it all as quiet as possible.
Keeping The Divorce Proceeding Inaccessible To The Public
Custody Of The Kids
Even though everyone else was barred from the hearing, many wanted to find out what the custody arrangement was going to be. She did not deny Tiger custody of the kids. Maybe he was not a bad dad!
Custody Of The Kids
How Much Infidelity Costs
People felt curious about the divorce settlement she ended up getting as it was higher than what the prenup said. Perhaps Tiger had been ordered by the court to give her more as compensation for the trauma.
How Much Infidelity Costs
Having Lingering Feelings
Elin had to deal with a lot of things during their marriage, though she admitted there were still lingering feelings there. Well, this is understandable since he is the father of her children. We understand.
Having Lingering Feelings
Emotional And Physical Effects
Elin suffered for months on end before the details of his infidelities came out one by one. She thought she was silly for not finding out earlier. It even had a negative impact on her health.
Emotional And Physical Effects
Elin Breaks Her Silence
The media depicted her as the victim when the golf club incident came out. They painted Elin as the villain in the story, so she clarified what actually happened. Tiger left the house after fighting. She heard a noise from outside the house and saw the accident so she used a golf club to break the windshield.
Elin Breaks Her Silence
The Doubters
Ellen could not believe the stories the media was telling, so she decided to set things straight once and for all. She cleared her name and wanted to go back to her old life but Tiger’s fans doubted her tale.
The Doubters
Taking Control Over Her Life
She needed to move on from the painful past and needed to start over. While she found out that Tiger was fooling her the entire time, she could not neglect her children as she was all they had now. She began to journal, which helped her get more control over her life.
Taking Control Over Her Life
Any Regrets?
The two of them have gone past the past, but only Elin got to clear her name. Well, Tiger does not seem to regret it anyway. In 2016, he revealed that his only regret was only staying at Stanford for a year.
Any Regrets?
They Still Talk
Regardless, Elin was able to let bygones be bygones for the sake of her children. She and Tiger still meet, talk, and remain on good terms. She believes he is a good dad to the kids. Her sole condition is that his girlfriends cannot meet the kids before they are married.
They Still Talk
Tiger Has Found A New Love
Tiger has since moved on and rediscovered love with Erica Herman. Unfortunately for her, she would not get to know the kids unless they get married. It’s tough, but Elin did this to keep the kids safe.
Tiger Has Found A New Love
No Trouble Finding New Love
Elin has shown us that it was only right for her to enforce the rule. After all, Tiger had been in a relationship with Kristin Smith only months before then. Of course, he dropped her for Erica soon.
No Trouble Finding New Love
More Of The Same Classic Story
Do you think it is strange that he found a new love so soon? Don’t forget, this is Tiger Woods. Reports say he was already seeing Erica when he was with Kristin, which explains the quick relationship.
More Of The Same Classic Story
The Need For Change
Well, it was not only Elin who opted to change their lifestyle. After the press revealed that he was with at least 100 people during the marriage, he decided to check himself into a rehab center.
The Need For Change
Starting A New Life
Elin sure got the short stick in life, although she got over the trauma and started a new life with the kids. She bought a mansion by the beach with the settlement money and rebuilt the place on her own.
Starting A New Life
A New Space For A New Beginning
Her new house set her back by $12 million, but it was a fairly small sum for her. The house came with 6 beds, 8 baths, and a private beach across 9,000 square feet of land. It was only a few miles away from Tiger’s residence too.
A New Space For A New Beginning
Rebuilding From Scratch
Elin herself wanted to undergo rehab, which is what the project was to her. She invested her energy and time into renovating the place. She actually had the old house demolished and started from scratch.
Rebuilding From Scratch
A Generous And Practical Move
She got in touch with ‘Habitat for Humanity’ in an effort to get rid some of the old stuff in there. This was generous of her since they were able to make thousands of dollars out of the things they found.
A Generous And Practical Move
Another Beach Mansion
Elin bought another beach mansion, which was a two-bedroom townhouse in Juno beach. She paid $1 million for it in 2011 and then made the effort to remodel it. It ended up selling for $2.2 million. Wow.
Another Beach Mansion
Elin Finds A New Love
Not only did she have a new house, but it also helped her find love once more. After a few months of living there, she started going out with her neighbor Chris Cline. Sadly, this was not meant to last.
Elin Finds A New Love
A Huge Age Gap
People were quick to judge the relationship as Chris was two decades her senior. Many thought he was her sugar daddy, which did not make sense since she was an extremely rich person on her own.
A Huge Age Gap
She Was Not Heartbroken
Despite another heartbreak, Elin had no time to linger on it. In 2015, she was able to have some fun in the sun with a couple of her friends. We can’t believe that Tiger Woods decided to let her go.
She Was Not Heartbroken
One More Chance
Do you think she only saw the way the wind was blowing? At any rate, this photo of Elin and Chris was taken as they hiked at St. Moritz. Don’t they look absolutely smitten with each other?
One More Chance
Rumors Are Flying Around
They don’t seem to care whatever the media wants to say about the two of them. These two seem to be happy as they are. Though they have not revealed the details, no one expected this from the private individuals.
Rumors Are Flying Around
Finding Love Half A World Away
This photo of Elin was taken when she was at LAX. According to rumors, she was dating Jamie Dingham, who lived in Sweden. Love can make you do crazy things like travel all the way to another continent!
Finding Love Half A World Away
Rumors With A Musician
There is not much info out there on Elin and Chris, but it did not last that long. In 2016, she was photographed with Bush’s Gavin Rossdale. However, he was still married to Gwen Stefani back then.
Rumors With A Musician
A Similar Path
Could it be that she played the same role that Tiger’s mistresses took on? It is a little hard to imagine that she would do that after suffering so much during her marriage with the gold legend.
A Similar Path
Yet Another New Love
When Elin was going out with Chris, the two of them went on a double date with Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn. To be fair, he was with her for 3 years. Sadly, you probably know how things ended.
Yet Another New Love
A Different Type Of Scandal
This kind of thing happens when you hit a certain level of fame. It was in 2017 that hackers leaked nude photos of Lindsey and Tiger! People thought it was weird that she still had the photos after the breakup.
A Different Type Of Scandal
Returning To Her One Love
We have already talked about some of her past romances, but we don’t think any of the men we talked about would ever live up to her one true love, which is her studies. She finally finished her degree in child psychology in 2014.
Returning To Her One Love
Hard To Break Away From Scandals
After the divorce, Elin got to experience life under the spotlight. In 2017, she was in the same situation when she was caught speeding along a 35mph road! She had to pay fines worth $281 and take lessons.
Hard To Break Away From Scandals
Getting Away
We know that she has been through a lot in the past, but she has learned many lessons along the way. She still lives in the States and now appreciates love and life more. She and Tiger are still friends.
Getting Away
Their Treasure
When you take that into consideration, isn’t it impressive that the two of them managed to come out of it stronger than ever? It is certainly mind-blowing that they have reconciled. Good for both them!
Their Treasure
A Friendship Based On Love
Tiger explained how his friendship with Elin works by saying, “It becomes two simple things, OK? We have Sam and we have Charlie. And we love them so much that we are going to do whatever it takes to make that work. That’s how it happened.”
A Friendship Based On Love
Keep Going Under The Radar
Not much can be done about the press, which continues to follow her around. After all, this is expected when you are the ex-wife of a golf icon. She simply ignores them and does things privately.
Keep Going Under The Radar
Claiming Responsibility
Tiger Woods has yet to show us that he has regrets about all his indiscretions. The Parneviks sure seem to feel guiltier about the whole thing! The two of them decided to stand by Elin while it was happening.
Claiming Responsibility
“Best Friends”
A number of scandals have taken the spotlight away from them, but they can’t seem to escape it. When Tiger appeared on the Stephen Colbert show, he said he and Elin were “best friends”! Interesting.
“Best Friends”
The Real Tiger Woods
A lot of people like to argue about how he turned out to be the kind of man he is. Some think it has to do with his father, although others think it makes more sense to blame the course of his life.
His Real Name
Like Father, Like Son
Before Tiger was even two years old, his father taught him how to play golf. Earl Woods the potential his young son had, and the rest is history. The decision would end up changing his life forever.
Like Father Like Son
Bob Hope
Tiger Woods was only two years old when he first appeared on the small screen. Whoa. In 1978, he went on The Mike Douglas Show together with the comedian Bob Hope. How cool is that?
Bob Hope
Star In The Making
At the age of three, Tiger Woods managed to shoot a 48 over nine holes at the Cypress Navy course. He was five years old when he got a feature in Golf Digest and then ABC’s “That’s Incredible”.
Star In The Making
Not Even 7
He was only six years old when his performance impressed people of all ages. Tiger Woods ended up bagging the first place for the “Drive, Pitch, and Putt” Under Age 10 section at the Cypress Navy course.
Not Even 7
Not Again
According to Earl Woods, Tiger first defeated him at a game at the age of 11. After the first time, he never got to win against the boy again. By then, he was already a six-time Junior World Championships winner. When he was 15, he broke the record for the youngest U.S. Junior Amateur champion.
Not Again
Growing Fast
Tiger Woods had been growing up so fast that he had to keep changing his clubs! Can you believe that he needed to change the club lengths twice from the time he was 16 until he turned 17?
Growing Fast
Stanford
In 1994, he enrolled at the prestigious Stanford University on a sports scholarship. He chose to major in economics and received the moniker “Urkel”. He later dropped out to focus on his promising professional career.
Stanford
Video Games
When we talk about finger and hand control, you would not believe what his secret happens to be. According to him, it would not have been this great if it were not for the time he spent on video games.
Video Games
Woods And EA Games
Now, we have no idea if he continues to spend time on video games. However, we have a suggestion about what to pick next time he has some spare time. Is he any good at “Tiger Woods PGA Tour”? Hmm.
Woods And EA Games
I Apologize
In 1996, he was about to receive an award for being the top-rated college golfer during a Stanford dinner. He ended up not showing up for the event. We still do not know why, but we do know he personally wrote letters to the attendees.
I Apologize
No, Thank You
When he attended a tournament held in Thailand in 2000, he was offered Thai citizenship. He chose to turn it down, however. Apparently, his mom Kutlida “Tida” Woods is actually Thai. She met his father when he was on tour in 1968.
No Thank You
The Youngest
In 2006, he actually became the youngest golfer when he achieved 50 victories at the fairly tender age of 30. Can you claim the same thing? We highly doubt it because he is one of a kind.
The Youngest
Losing His Father
In April 2006, Tiger Woods could not focus on the game. How could he when his father was suffering from something like cancer? That was when he decided to take a three-month break from the sport.
Losing His Father
Nike
He went through a great junior, college, and amateur golf career before he became pro in 1996. In 2000, he scored an incredible five-year $105 million deal with Nike, which was the biggest athlete deal back then.
Nike
His Own Book
You are very wrong if you thought his hands were only meant to swing. He is good at writing as well! In 2001, he released a book titled “How I Play Golf”. It ended up selling over 1.5 million copies. Whoa.
His Own Book
It’s Love
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren tied the knot on November 2003. The two of them first met after they were introduced by Jesper Parnevik at the 2001 Open Championship. They got married in October 2004.
It’s Love
A Break
Tiger Woods refrained from playing golf from December 2009 to April 2010. He went on hiatus because of his multiple injuries. Part of it was to focus on his marriage as well. It did his career no favors.
A Break
Almost Disqualified
Many of his fans got angry at the Masters Tournament in April 2013. What happened was that the officials wanted to give him a disqualification for an illegal drop shot. In the end, they only gave him a 2-stroke penalty.
Almost Disqualified
Back Surgery
Tiger Woods underwent back surgery in 2014 and 2015, although it did not help recapture his form. In 2015, he dropped to #104, a rank he has not seen since 1996. In May 2016, he was no longer in the top 500. By July 2017, he was even ranked a dreadful 1,005. Yikes.
Back Surgery
Eye Surgery
That was not the only surgery that Tiger Woods got over the years. In 1999, he got laser eye surgery as well. It was a success, which meant that he could see clearly without eyeglasses or contacts.
Eye Surgery
That Moolah
The Golf Digest has claimed that Tiger Woods earned $769,440,709 from 1996 until 2007. It’s insane to think that he has so much money to his name! Aside from that, they predicted he would hit the one billion mark in 2010. However, Forbes verified he made it in the same year after his bonus for the FedEx Cup.
That Moolah
An Expensive Athlete
His net worth amounted to $600 million that year. This made him the second wealthiest person of color in the country, right behind Oprah Winfrey. He was the 9th highest paid athlete in 2015 as well.
An Expensive Athlete
Some Concern
There had been some concern that Woods would have a negative impact on the sport. Bill Lyon of Knight Ridder asked the question, “Isn’t Tiger Woods actually bad for golf?” He concluded the piece by saying ‘no’. The fears had to do with other pro golfers fighting only for second place.
Some Concern
Yardage
During the PGA Tour rotation, various courses saw more yardage to the tees. This strategy is what we call “Tiger-Proofing”. Doing this reduces the advantage of long hitters like the man it was named for.
Yardage
Buddhist
Tiger Woods was raised a Buddhist and continues to practice it. His faith has influenced the way he plays his chosen sport. He said he “believes in Buddhism… Not every aspect, but most of it.” The religion, or lack of, also played a part in his controversy: “Buddhism teaches me to stop following every impulse and to learn restraint. Obviously, I lost track of what I was taught.
Buddhist
Lucky Red
Have you noticed that he wears red on Sundays? He explained to GOLF that he donned the school color when he was studying at Stanford U. “I just stuck with it out of superstition, and it worked,” he said. “I’ve had a few wins wearing red, and it’s not going to change.”
Lucky Red
Privacy
There is something so deliciously ironic about Tiger Woods naming his 150-foot yacht “Privacy”. We are not arguing that it could take him far away, although we think that it only gets even more attention.
Privacy
His Stutter
When he was on 60 Minutes, he discussed what he did to overcome his stutter. First, he went to school. Second, he talked to his dog. This led him to open the Tiger Woods Learning Center in 2006. His stutter only became public knowledge after he told a suicidal kid, “I know what it’s like to be different and to sometimes not fit in. 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.”
Tiger Woods
A Mess
It was in November 2009 that National Enquirer reported his extramarital affair with one Rachel Uchitel. The night club manager denied the claims, which later led to the infamous fire hydrant accident that Woods got into.
A Mess
Voicemails
Tiger Woods eventually confessed to “transgressions” as well as apologized to “all of those who have supported [him] over the years”. However, it only happened after US Weekly released evidence that he left for one of his mistresses. More women then claimed they had an affair with him. This prompted him to release another statement that confessed to indiscretions and announced that he was going on “an indefinite break from professional golf.”
Voicemails
Gillette
Tiger Woods joined forces with other sports legends such as Roger Federer and Thierry Henry in February 2007. Don’t get too excited now. Well, they were all ambassadors for the marketing campaign called “Gillette Championships”.
Gillette
Losses
After the infidelity scandal came out, companies decided to reevaluate their relationship with him. Accenture, AT&T, General Motors, Gatorade, and TAG Heuer dropped him. Gillette and Golf Digest suspended him as well. Nike and EA held on, however.
Losses
Therapy
In February 2010, the golfer announced he attended a 45-day therapy program. This was what he said in apology, “I thought I could get away with whatever I wanted to. I felt that I had worked hard my entire life and deserved to enjoy all the temptations around me. I felt I was entitled. Thanks to money and fame, I didn’t have to go far to find them. I was wrong. I was foolish.”
Therapy
Recent Woes
In May 2017, Tiger Woods got in trouble with the law for driving under the influence. Apparently, he took alcohol while on prescription drugs, which is why he fell asleep while stopped at a traffic lane.
Recent Woes
His Statement
This was his statement about the DUI arrest: “I’m currently receiving professional help to manage my medications and the ways that I deal with back pain and a sleep disorder. I want to thank everyone for the amazing outpouring of support and understanding especially the fans and players on tour.”
His Statement
Comeback
Tiger Woods let us know about his comeback in early 2018. He said, “The crowds have been incredible. It’s been awesome this entire comeback. I got a standing ovation on the range. Coming up to the first tee, the people come out of the clubhouse and the putting green. They’re really into it.”
Comeback
Best Friends
It has been quite some time since the divorce. Tiger Woods told Us, “It’s not how I would change 2009 and how it all came about. It would be having a more open, honest relationship with my ex-wife. Having the relationship that I have now with her is fantastic. She’s one of my best friends. We’re able to pick up the phone, and we talk to each other all the time. We both know that the most important things in our lives are our kids. I wish I would have known that back then.”
Best Friends
Honesty Is The Best Policy
“When it comes down to it, right down to it, it’s just having a more open, honest relationship with my ex-wife when we were married,” he continued, “Our frustrations would have come out if we had talked about it and been open and honest with each other. Which we are now, and it’s absolutely fantastic.”
Honesty Is The Best Policy
The Kids
“For instance, I’ve told her this, I’ve taken the initiative with the kids, and told them up front, ‘Guys, the reason why we’re not in the same house, why we don’t live under the same roof, Mommy and Daddy, is because Daddy made some mistakes,'” Tiger Woods explained. “I just want them to understand before they get to the Internet age and they log on to something or have their friends tell them something. I want it to come from me so that when they come of age, I’ll just tell them the real story. But meanwhile, it’s just, ‘Hey, Daddy made some mistakes. But it’s okay. We’re all human. We all make mistakes. But look what happened at the end of it. Look at how great you are. You have two loving parents that love you no matter what.'”
The Kids
The Future
“It was too tough, too tough,” he said about the marriage and subsequent divorce. “We try and help each other out on all occasions. And we work through it with the kids, the parenting program. She is one of my best friends now, and it’s all because of my kids. We’ve worked so hard, and I’ve shown her how much I love them. We’ve worked so hard at co-parenting, to make sure that their lives are fantastic.”
The Future
Helping Out
We cannot erase what he has done in the past. However, we should still look back at the good things he did. For one thing, he donated $3 million for the victims of the Haiti earthquake back in 2010.
Helping Out
Winning Everywhere
You just need to inspect his amazing track record to see that he was truly a legendary golfer. He has earned 137 tour titles on top of 14 majors. His legacy is already nothing short of iconic.
Winning Everywhere
What A Player
For Tiger Woods, 2009 also brought in some good. That year, he was dubbed the “Athlete of the Decade” by Associated Press. They actually dubbed him “Male Athlete of the Year” four times overall. Sports Illustrated also called him their “Sportsman of the Year” more than once.
What A Player
Junk Food
This gold god is similar to us in certain ways. Don’t believe us? Well, you just have to see it for yourself. Tiger Woods might not eat this every single day but he is a fan of Taco Bell and McDonald’s as well.
Junk Food
Mom’s Love
This is something not many people know about. When he was only getting started, his mom made him a special gift that he has always cherished. It was a club head cover with “Love from Mom” in Thai stitched onto it.
Moms Love
His Favorite Movie
Can you guess what Tiger Woods’ favorite movie happens to be? If you said Caddyshack, you are right! It’s the perfect answer since it is not only about golf, but it is also incredibly hilarious.
His Favorite Movie
His Favorite Music
We are done with his favorite movie, but what is his music taste like? It seems like he likes U2, Janet Jackson, and Boyz II Men. That’s a pretty interesting choice of artists, isn’t it?
His Favorite Music
Not Playing Golf
What is the perfect day for Tiger Woods? Of course, there is no way it would not have golf in it. Apparently, he would also be spear-fishing, surfing, and skiing. Yup, all four sports in one day.
Not Playing Golf