As Little Tiger Woods’s Christmas Wish Resurfaces, Here Are 5 Reasons Why 2023 Was a Festive Goldmine for Mr. T Fans

Tiger Woods, even at 47 years of age, keeps on giving. Although the start of 2023 left his fans in dismay, the December developments are sure to put a broad smile on their faces. Comes the festive season. Woods, like Santa Claus, keeps doling out gifts for his fans. The Albany appearance was the first of many.

Oddly enough, as Woods dons the Christmas hat to turn Santa Claus for his equipment sponsor an old video of Woods asking for gifts from Santa Claus resurfaced on the internet. Nuclr Golf shared a clip on their X handle from the 1981 Today Show. A five-year-old Woods had only two asks of Santa.

Five Christmas gifts from Tiger Woods 

The host of Today’s Show asked Woods, what he would like from Santa. A golf ball? Clubs? The shy kid that he was, five-year-old Woods said “I don’t know,” before admitting with a sheepish smile, “How about a 1 iron, or 2 iron.” 41 years later, as TaylorMade gave the central role of Santa to Woods, we look at five gifts Mr.T has offered his fans this festive season.

An early Tiger Woods comeback

April was the cruelest month for Tiger Woods fans. Watching him hobbling out of Augusta, a ground of his most glorious victories, was heart-wrenching. The veteran golfer’s return in 2023 was doubtful, but it did happen. The 15-time Major winner teed off at the Hero World Challenge before offering his fans the most heartening family moment this season.

Team Woods at the 2023 PNC Championship

PNC Championship has been a family outing for Tiger Woods and a handful of his peers. This year was more special, however. Firstly, Charlie Woods garnered the spotlight in his father’s absence, courtesy of his two crucial victories. Secondly, this time, tiger Woods roped in his daughter, Sam Woods, as his caddie. Moreover, the 47-year-old gave us one of the Tiger Woods quotes for years to come.

The return of Mac Daddy Santa

Mac Daddy is back and how! Seven years ago, Tiger Woods threw the internet into a frenzy (or meltdown), posting a bare-chested photo of himself, captioning, “Xmas tradition that my kids love. Mac Daddy Santa is back!”. This time, once again, Mac Daddy Santa is back, dressed in full with his team of elves courtesy of TaylorMade.

Tiger Woods showed major 2024 hopes

How frequently will the former World No. 1 be able to play next year? This was the question circling in golf fans’ minds during the Hero World Challenge. “The best scenario would be a tournament a month. I think that’s realistic,” said the former World No.1 when asked about his 2024 schedule. 

TGL will happen despite the delay

One spoiler was definitely the roof dome collapse at the SoFi center. But TGL is happening in 2025, a year later than expected. Rory McIlroy, although left the Tour Policy Board, appears to be fully committed to the tech-infused league. Moreover, Woods is the captain and co-owner of his team Jupiter Links GC.

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This festive season is also significant because the $3 billion framework agreement between PIF and PGAT-DP World Tour is set to reach its deadline on December 31. Tiger Woods is a member of the Tour Policy Board overseeing the merger.