‘Tell Them the Real Story’: After an Emotional Admission, Tiger Woods Once Revealed His Bold Initiative With the Kids After His Broken Marriage

Tiger Woods has seen many lows in life, but not many moments compare to 2009 and 2010 when he hit rock bottom. His marriage and his game both got away from him in a series of unfortunate events, but the legend was determined to redeem himself. Woods worked his way back to the top, both on the course and in his personal life. He made peace with his ex-wife and maintained a great relationship with his kids.

The 82-time PGA Tour winner once revealed how he told them about the divorce too.

Woods’ relationship with Elin since the divorce

In November 2009, Woods’ life took a dark turn. The golf legend’s marriage fell apart, and he also met with an accident at the same time. Elin and Woods went through a messy divorce in 2010, and this impacted Tiger’s performance on the course as well. He took a break from golf.

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After Tiger’s alleged scandal, the pair was not able to work things out, and thus split. But they shared joint custody of their kids, and Tiger was as involved in their lives as he could be. Over 5 years after the incident, Tiger was interviewed by Time’s Lorne Rubenstein, in which he revealed details about his relationship with his ex-wife and children.

The 15-time major champion said that despite all the hardships that Elin and he had been through, they were now in a much better place. Although divorced, the couple had worked through their issues and were closer than ever. Woods said, “Years and years have gone by; we’re like best friends.” It’s fun.”

Tiger Woods opens up to his children

Woods said that he wanted his children to hear about Elin’s and his marriage issues from him. He said that before they found out from somewhere else, he wanted them to know. He told them, “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 said to Lorne, “I want it to come from me so that when they come of age, I’ll just tell them the real story.” Tiger believed he was the one who owed his kids the explanation, and he even told Elin that he would be the one to tell them. He stated, “I was to blame, and so I’m taking initiative with the kids.”

Woods said he assured his kids that even though they didn’t live under the same roof, he loved them no matter what. He said to them, “You have two loving parents that love you no matter what.” The father of two swore to his kids that he would always try to help and guide them through life.

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Since the incident, Tiger seems like a changed man. He’s often stated that his kids mean more to him than golf ever could. And he took complete responsibility and came out the other end triumphant. Woods has a great relationship with his kids and trusts them fully. “I can tell them absolutely everything,” he said.