Tiger Woods, an exceptional golfer who has transformed the sport with 15 major championship triumphs (second only to Jack Nicklaus) and a record-tying 82 PGA Tour success, has been hailed for his expertise, perseverance, and unmatched accomplishments on the golf course. The renowned golfer has been fighting a lesser-known battle for years, though, that goes beyond the glitz of trophies and honors: severe allergies. During his early career, Tiger Woods talked about his allergies, saying, “I think I’m allergic to my job.”

However, it appears that Tiger’s “struggle with allergy” is a heritage that has endured throughout generations. In addition to his exceptional golf skills being passed down to his son Charlie Woods. Although the father-son team is unquestionably passionate about the game, Tiger wishes Charlie had never had to deal with the added burden of allergies.

Tiger Woods’s fight with allergies: A battle that goes unnoticed

Tiger Woods has experienced several health issues during his career, including injuries to his Achilles tendon, neck problems, elbow strains, and numerous knee and back surgeries, as well as a spinal fusion in 2017. However, Allergies from pollen sensitivity to food intolerances have been a recurring problem that frequently makes traveling and competitions even more difficult for a professional athlete.

The Woods family has a history of allergies that dates back several generations. Tiger Woods’s father, Earl Woods, stated in an interview with The New York Times how Tiger is impacted by the weather. “The weather will affect him differently than the other guys because Tiger is allergic to everything on the golf course,” he stated. “He has taken allergy shots as a kid and he has developed a resistance to everything. But … in the spring, that pollen gets to him.”

Unfavorably, Tiger was not the only one to inherit this feature. Tiger’s 15-year-old son, Charlie, is said to have inherited his father’s allergy symptoms. Following his father’s illustrious footsteps, the young golfer has demonstrated exceptional talent on the course. However, Charlie’s developing career has been made more challenging by having to contend with allergies, particularly during important competitions. Tiger discusses Charlie’s battle with an allergy on the course in a video that was featured on the PGA Tour YouTube channel. “We both struggle on the golf course because we have allergies,” he explains. It is bittersweet for Tiger to watch Charlie deal with these health issues. Tiger didn’t want to leave behind that kind of legacy.

Charlie Woods: following Tiger’s lead and reaching greatness

Despite his medical issues, Charlie Woods is demonstrating that he is more than just the son of Tiger Woods. Charlie has shown remarkable talent over the last few years, winning awards in junior golf tournaments and winning over admirers with his poise and style.

Before competing in the PNC Championship, the pair was spotted training outdoors together and their camaraderie and chemistry garnered media attention. As Charlie’s passion for the game grows, Tiger has frequently conveyed his happiness at seeing it.

The bond between father and son grows stronger as Charlie forges his route in the sport, exhibiting their mutual zeal and resilience. Tiger believes Charlie will embrace the principles of courage and adaptability that characterize the Woods legacy, even though the young golfer has inherited some aspects of his life like his struggle with allergy. Even though allergies may seem like a strange subject in the golf world, Tiger and Charlie regard them as an example that even the greatest icons have difficulties and the Woods family has often shown that they are capable of overcoming difficulties, both on and off the course.