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The legendary golfer Tiger Woods is one of the highest-paid athletes. Buying expensive things is not a big deal for him. According to Forbes, since he turned pro in 1996, the former number one has amassed a net worth of 1 billion dollars. Even though he has had many ups and downs in his personal and professional life, he is still one of the highest-paid golfers in the world.

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His great fortune has allowed him to own expensive things which will blow your mind. The pro golfer owns a yacht named ‘The Privacy’. He paid a whopping $25 million for it in 2004. However, he owns another boat named ‘Solitude.’ Now the question arises; why has Woods bought another yacht? What is the reason behind it? Let’s find out the details.

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What Tiger Woods purchased Solitude?

According to sources, the marriage between Woods and Elin Nordegren was struggling to survive in 2010. However, after facing difficulties in his married life, the golfer was looking forward to something in February 2010. It was a new dive boat specially designed to cater to the needs of Woods’ wife, Elin. The golfer named the ship ‘Solitude’. A source told ‘People,’ “Solitude is a dive boat designed for Elin, who loves the sport.” 

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The specially customized boat of the legendary golfer was built by Garlington Landeweer Marine company. The boat, a.k.a. “The Solitude,” is a dive boat generally used by divers. The 15-times major championship winner paid $3 million for “Solitude”.

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Fans might not be aware, but the golfer is known for his diving skills and often indulged in diving with his ex-wife, Elin. Another unknown fact about the pro is that he is interested in spearfishing. The PGA member learned free-diving to pursue his passion for spearfishing without an air tank.

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Do the former couple talk to each other?

Tiger Woods and his ex-wife Elin Nordegren are now friends, as reported by ‘People’ in 2018. According to sources, the former couple is now closer than they ever were during their marriage. Their friendship is on good terms, mainly because they never wanted their kids, Charlie and Sam, to face any issues due to their split. Therefore, they decided to be friends and are going strong, sharing custody of their kids.

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