Golf great Jack Nicklaus has been in the news for more than just his game on the field. The golf ace has been involved in various controversies throughout his career. However, he was once involved in a political squabble when he extended his support to Donald Trump during the presidential elections. He even revealed why he wrote a letter supporting the former President in 2020. JACK NICKLAUS REVEALED THE REASON BEHIND HIS SUPPORT FOR DONALD TRUMP Jack Nicklaus [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jack-nicklaus/] had hardly been on the field for the last few years. The 82-year-old has made tons of records in his career. An inspiration to golf legend, Tiger Woods [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tiger-woods/], Nicklaus is highly known for his 18 major championship victories. However, he has been famous for reasons outside the field as well. The golf star has been avoiding stepping out for the last couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But he couldn’t stop himself from showing up at a charity tournament in support of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, along with children’s outpatient clinics in Florida. The golfer’s appearance on Creighton Farms included a 45-minute interview supporting former President Trump before the elections in September. Jack Nicklaus [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1157656543.jpg] Nicklaus even tweeted in support of Trump, saying [https://www.express.co.uk/sport/golf/1481570/Jack-Nicklaus-defends-Donald-Trump-endorsement-He-did-a-really-good-job], “This is not a personality contest; it’s about patriotism. I strongly recommend you consider Donald J. Trump for another four years.”. He also confirmed casting his vote for Trump. However, when asked if he received any negative reactions from the world about his tweet, Nicklaus said he didn’t care much about it. But in a later comment, Nicklaus revealed why he made the tweet in support of Trump in the first place. Despite all his love for the ex-President, the reason behind his tweet was something else. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-is-jack-nicklaus-playing-in-the-pnc-championship-this-weekend/] “Pence ‘said the president knows you’ll do it, but he didn’t feel right about it’,” he said [https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/08/24/jack-nicklaus-donald-trump-tiger-woods-injury/]. “I told him I’d be delighted to write a letter. You have to stand up for what you believe in, and I think he did a really, really good job.” Most fans were not in favor of their favorite golfer’s perspective toward Trump. However, Nicklaus explicitly expressed how much he respected Trump and his work toward the betterment of the American people. According to Nicklaus’ statements, “I thought he (Donal Trump) backed up what he said he would do.” Watch This Story: Jack Nicklaus Supported Tiger Woods After His Honest Assessment of Donald Trump in 2018 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/golf-news-jack-nicklaus-supported-tiger-woods-after-his-honest-assessment-of-donald-trump-in-2018/] 

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Jack Nicklaus is perhaps the most distinguished golfer in the history of the sport. Nicknamed 'The Golden Bear,' Nicklaus set a benchmark with his sensational wins, and his on-course heroics have inspired a generation of golfers.

[caption id="attachment_1500010" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1500010 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1408079181.jpg" alt="Jack Nicklaus" width="1920" height="1232" /> ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - JULY 11: Jack Nicklaus of the United States reacts during the Celebration of Champions prior to The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 11, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Tom Shaw/R&amp;A/R&amp;A via Getty Images)[/caption]

From back-to-back major wins to unparalleled records, let's dive in to learn more about the golfing legend!
<h2>Early life, career, and net worth of Jack Nicklaus</h2>
Jack William Nicklaus was born on January 21, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, and possessed great athletic abilities growing up. Despite taking up golf at the age of 10, Nicklaus initially went on to enroll himself in a pre-pharmacy program at the Ohio State University.

He later began to pursue a career as an insurance salesman in hopes of keeping his golfing career going while he worked. Before going professional, Nicklaus' career was marked by several sensational wins. Between ages 10 and 17, the golfer won nearly 30 events in the Ohio area. He won the U.S. Amateur Championship twice in college, once in 1959 and 1961. He also picked up the individual title at the NCAA Championship in 1961, becoming the first golfer to win both coveted titles in the same year.

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It was in the final year of his college when the realization dawned upon Nicklaus that he could make much more money to support his family as a full-time golfer. In his long-standing career, the golfing legend has also amassed great wealth as a result of tournament wins, endorsement deals, business ventures, and more. His current net worth is estimated to be around a whopping $400 million. One of the most successful athletes of all time, the 73-time PGA Tour winner also boasts an enviable private jet collection. He bought his first private jet in 1964 and even took flying lessons for some time.
<h2>Family and background</h2>
Jack Nicklaus is miles ahead of many current-day golfing heavyweights when it comes to on-course achievements. Despite his incredible accomplishments, the golfer has always been a family man first. The golfer was born to Helen and Charlie Nicklaus and grew up in the Upper Arlington suburb of Columbus, Ohio.

Charlie was a pharmacist, and the father-son duo spent a great deal of time working behind the pharmacy counter. Nicklaus' father was an all-round athlete himself who had delved into the likes of football, tennis, and even golf. Their special relationship came to light again in 2003 when a lecture hall in Palm Beach Atlantic University?s new School of Pharmacy was named in honor of the patriarch.

[caption id="attachment_1415684" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1415684 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0097317803h.jpg" alt="Jack Nicklaus and Wife Barbara" width="1920" height="1513" /> Golf pro Jack Nicklaus right, with his wife Barbara left, at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, April 1972. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HBDGOLF EC009 (PIC Credit: IMAGO)[/caption]

Jack Nicklaus got married to his wife, Barbara, a month after the 1960 U.S. Open. They had met each other during their first week at Ohio State. They tied the knot on July 23, 1960, which coincided with the PGA Championship. The golfer picked the date himself as he was ineligible to play in the major. For over 60 years, Barbara has stuck by her husband's side and has witnessed him set several benchmarks in the sport of golf.

Together, the pair welcomed five children, Jack II, Steve, Nancy, Gary, and Michael. The golfer even fainted at first sight of his first three children being born! One of the golfer's strict rules was to never be away from his family for more than two weeks at a time. He also has 22 grandchildren, including NFL tight end, Nick O?Leary.
<h2>Jack Nicklaus' professional career</h2>
In 1957, Nicklaus played in the first of his 44 straight U.S. Opens. However, he garnered significant attention by finishing second in the 1960 U.S. Open. In November of 1961, then 21-year-old Nicklaus finally decided to go professional. G

After he turned professional, Nicklaus' career soon took off. He burst onto the scene with a win at the 1962 U.S. Open, where he defeated the King, Arnold Palmer. This set in motion an incredible run for the golfer in major events. He won his first-ever green jacket and Wanamaker trophy in 1963. This was followed by another win at Augusta in 1965. That year, Nicklaus beat Gary Player and Arnold Palmer by nine strokes. This margin of defeat would remain unbroken until <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tiger-woods/">Tiger Woods</a> won by 12 in 1997. The next year, Nicklaus completed his career grand slam at the age of 26 by winning his first claret jug at Muirfield. By the end of the decade, the Golden Bear already had seven majors and thirty PGA Tour titles to his name.
<h2>Major Championship Victories</h2>
In his illustrious career, Jack Nicklaus won a total of 18 majors, a record that remains unbroken till date! The 1970s, just like the decade that came prior, witnessed Jack Nicklaus' sheer dominance as he picked up eight majors and 38 PGA Tour titles. Out of his 40 starts in majors during the 70s, the golfer only missed the cut once.

[caption id="attachment_732763" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-732763 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1135129788.jpg" alt="Jack Nicklaus" width="1920" height="1410" /> Jack Nicklaus of the United States follows his ball onto the after driving off the 9th tee during the 112th Open Championship on 14 July 1983 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Cannon Collection/Allsport/Getty Images)[/caption]

With his 1971 PGA Championship win, Nicklaus became the only golfer to achieve the career grand slam twice. The golfer closed out the 1970s with a win at the 1978 U.S. Open. The next year saw the golfer going winless for the first time in his unmatched career. After winning many accolades and his business interests growing by the day, Nicklaus contemplated retirement as he reached the age of 40. However, the Ohio native upgraded his schedule to a limited one, resulting in? U.S. Open and PGA Championship wins in 1980.

In 1986, the golfer picked up his 18th and final major at the age of 46 in Augusta. With that win, the golfer claimed his sixth green jacket. His absolute dominance at the Masters remains unsurpassed. He also won a total of four Wanamaker trophies in his career.

The golfer won the coveted U.S. Open title four times in his career. He is also the only player to win the U.S. Open in three different decades. Meanwhile, he has claimed the Open Championship a total of three times in his career. Another feat by Nicklaus, which is almost as amazing as his 18 major wins, is his 19 runner-up finishes.
<h2>Life After Golf</h2>
Like in the PGA Tour, Nicklaus also found great success on the Senior PGA Tour. He and the likes of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/arnold-palmer/">Arnold Palmer</a>, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino helped popularize the senior major championships. The golfer continued to play well into the 90s, ensuring top-10 finishes in 1990 and 1998. He played his final U.S. Open in 2000. The same year, he competed in his last PGA Championship, wherein he missed the cut by just one stroke. Five years later, Nicklaus drew the curtains on his major campaign by playing in his final Open at St. Andrew's. In an amazing coincidence, Tiger Woods would win the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship in 2000. He also emerged victorious at the 2005 Masters and the Open Championship.

[caption id="attachment_1390147" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1390147 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1013122203h-scaled.jpg" alt="Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1381" /> 11th July 2022, Old Course at St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland The Open Golf Championship pre-tournament activities Jack Nicklaus speaks with Tiger Woods on the first tee during the Celebration of Champions event PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK ActionPlus12407643 DavidxBlunsden[/caption]

After Nicklaus' career drew to an end, he ventured out into business endeavors like golf course design, wine, books, and videos, among other things. Ever since he started in 1976, Nicklaus has continued to host the Memorial Tournament every year in Columbus, Ohio. One of the main attractions on the PGA Tour, this event raises millions of dollars every year for the Nationwide Children's Hospital.

However, Nicklaus has been highly instrumental in designing golf courses in his post-golf life. His first design was the Harbour Town Golf Links, along with Peter Dye, which was opened for play in 1969. Next came the Muirfield Village Golf Club, which has hosted the Memorial Tournament since its very first edition in 1976. The 18-time major winner partners with his four sons and his son-in-law through his company, Nicklaus Design.
<h2>Honors and Awards</h2>
Jack Nicklaus' unprecedented success on and off the greens has brought him several accolades. The golfer was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in the inaugural class 1974. 21 years later, he was also inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation honored him with the "Lombardi Award of Excellence" in 2001. The Ohio State University in his hometown also boasts a Jack Nicklaus Museum, which was opened in 2002.

In 2005, President George W. Bush conferred upon him the highly-coveted Presidential Medal of Honor. He further won the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014. These two are the highest civilian awards in the United States of America.
Along with LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam, Nicklaus was named a Global Ambassador for the International Golf Federation in 2008. He played a crucial role in bringing golf to the Olympics for the 2016 and 2020 games.

Jack Nicklaus may have stopped pursuing major wins years ago, but his contribution to the game will remain unrivaled. Up-and-coming golfers will always look up to the legend for generations to come!

Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus is perhaps the most distinguished golfer in the history of the sport. Nicknamed &#8216;The Golden Bear,&#8217; Nicklaus set a benchmark with his sensational wins, and his on-course heroics have inspired a generation of golfers. ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND &#8211; JULY 11: Jack Nicklaus of the United States reacts during the Celebration of Champions prior to The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 11, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Tom Shaw/R&amp;A/R&amp;A via Getty Images) From back-to-back major wins to unparalleled records, let&#8217;s dive in to learn more about the golfing legend! Early life, career, and net worth of Jack Nicklaus Jack William Nicklaus was born on January 21, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, and possessed great athletic abilities growing up. Despite taking up golf at the age of 10, Nicklaus initially went on to enroll himself in a pre-pharmacy program at the Ohio State University. He later began to pursue a career as an insurance salesman in hopes of keeping his golfing career going while he worked. Before going professional, Nicklaus&#8217; career was marked by several sensational wins. Between ages 10 and 17, the golfer won nearly 30 events in the Ohio area. He won the U.S. Amateur Championship twice in college, once in 1959 and 1961. He also picked up the individual title at the NCAA Championship in 1961, becoming the first golfer to win both coveted titles in the same year. It was in the final year of his college when the realization dawned upon Nicklaus that he could make much more money to support his family as a full-time golfer. In his long-standing career, the golfing legend has also amassed great wealth as a result of tournament wins, endorsement deals, business ventures, and more. His current net worth is estimated to be around a whopping $400 million. One of the most successful athletes of all time, the 73-time PGA Tour winner also boasts an enviable private jet collection. He bought his first private jet in 1964 and even took flying lessons for some time. Family and background Jack Nicklaus is miles ahead of many current-day golfing heavyweights when it comes to on-course achievements. Despite his incredible accomplishments, the golfer has always been a family man first. The golfer was born to Helen and Charlie Nicklaus and grew up in the Upper Arlington suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Charlie was a pharmacist, and the father-son duo spent a great deal of time working behind the pharmacy counter. Nicklaus&#8217; father was an all-round athlete himself who had delved into the likes of football, tennis, and even golf. Their special relationship came to light again in 2003 when a lecture hall in Palm Beach Atlantic University?s new School of Pharmacy was named in honor of the patriarch. Golf pro Jack Nicklaus right, with his wife Barbara left, at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, April 1972. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HBDGOLF EC009 (PIC Credit: IMAGO) Jack Nicklaus got married to his wife, Barbara, a month after the 1960 U.S. Open. They had met each other during their first week at Ohio State. They tied the knot on July 23, 1960, which coincided with the PGA Championship. The golfer picked the date himself as he was ineligible to play in the major. For over 60 years, Barbara has stuck by her husband&#8217;s side and has witnessed him set several benchmarks in the sport of golf. Together, the pair welcomed five children, Jack II, Steve, Nancy, Gary, and Michael. The golfer even fainted at first sight of his first three children being born! One of the golfer&#8217;s strict rules was to never be away from his family for more than two weeks at a time. He also has 22 grandchildren, including NFL tight end, Nick O?Leary. Jack Nicklaus&#8217; professional career In 1957, Nicklaus played in the first of his 44 straight U.S. Opens. However, he garnered significant attention by finishing second in the 1960 U.S. Open. In November of 1961, then 21-year-old Nicklaus finally decided to go professional. G After he turned professional, Nicklaus&#8217; career soon took off. He burst onto the scene with a win at the 1962 U.S. Open, where he defeated the King, Arnold Palmer. This set in motion an incredible run for the golfer in major events. He won his first-ever green jacket and Wanamaker trophy in 1963. This was followed by another win at Augusta in 1965. That year, Nicklaus beat Gary Player and Arnold Palmer by nine strokes. This margin of defeat would remain unbroken until Tiger Woods won by 12 in 1997. The next year, Nicklaus completed his career grand slam at the age of 26 by winning his first claret jug at Muirfield. By the end of the decade, the Golden Bear already had seven majors and thirty PGA Tour titles to his name. Major Championship Victories In his illustrious career, Jack Nicklaus won a total of 18 majors, a record that remains unbroken till date! The 1970s, just like the decade that came prior, witnessed Jack Nicklaus&#8217; sheer dominance as he picked up eight majors and 38 PGA Tour titles. Out of his 40 starts in majors during the 70s, the golfer only missed the cut once. Jack Nicklaus of the United States follows his ball onto the after driving off the 9th tee during the 112th Open Championship on 14 July 1983 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Cannon Collection/Allsport/Getty Images) With his 1971 PGA Championship win, Nicklaus became the only golfer to achieve the career grand slam twice. The golfer closed out the 1970s with a win at the 1978 U.S. Open. The next year saw the golfer going winless for the first time in his unmatched career. After winning many accolades and his business interests growing by the day, Nicklaus contemplated retirement as he reached the age of 40. However, the Ohio native upgraded his schedule to a limited one, resulting in? U.S. Open and PGA Championship wins in 1980. In 1986, the golfer picked up his 18th and final major at the age of 46 in Augusta. With that win, the golfer claimed his sixth green jacket. His absolute dominance at the Masters remains unsurpassed. He also won a total of four Wanamaker trophies in his career. The golfer won the coveted U.S. Open title four times in his career. He is also the only player to win the U.S. Open in three different decades. Meanwhile, he has claimed the Open Championship a total of three times in his career. Another feat by Nicklaus, which is almost as amazing as his 18 major wins, is his 19 runner-up finishes. Life After Golf Like in the PGA Tour, Nicklaus also found great success on the Senior PGA Tour. He and the likes of Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino helped popularize the senior major championships. The golfer continued to play well into the 90s, ensuring top-10 finishes in 1990 and 1998. He played his final U.S. Open in 2000. The same year, he competed in his last PGA Championship, wherein he missed the cut by just one stroke. Five years later, Nicklaus drew the curtains on his major campaign by playing in his final Open at St. Andrew&#8217;s. In an amazing coincidence, Tiger Woods would win the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship in 2000. He also emerged victorious at the 2005 Masters and the Open Championship. 11th July 2022, Old Course at St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland The Open Golf Championship pre-tournament activities Jack Nicklaus speaks with Tiger Woods on the first tee during the Celebration of Champions event PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK ActionPlus12407643 DavidxBlunsden After Nicklaus&#8217; career drew to an end, he ventured out into business endeavors like golf course design, wine, books, and videos, among other things. Ever since he started in 1976, Nicklaus has continued to host the Memorial Tournament every year in Columbus, Ohio. One of the main attractions on the PGA Tour, this event raises millions of dollars every year for the Nationwide Children&#8217;s Hospital. However, Nicklaus has been highly instrumental in designing golf courses in his post-golf life. His first design was the Harbour Town Golf Links, along with Peter Dye, which was opened for play in 1969. Next came the Muirfield Village Golf Club, which has hosted the Memorial Tournament since its very first edition in 1976. The 18-time major winner partners with his four sons and his son-in-law through his company, Nicklaus Design. Honors and Awards Jack Nicklaus&#8217; unprecedented success on and off the greens has brought him several accolades. The golfer was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in the inaugural class 1974. 21 years later, he was also inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation honored him with the &#8220;Lombardi Award of Excellence&#8221; in 2001. The Ohio State University in his hometown also boasts a Jack Nicklaus Museum, which was opened in 2002. In 2005, President George W. Bush conferred upon him the highly-coveted Presidential Medal of Honor. He further won the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014. These two are the highest civilian awards in the United States of America. Along with LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam, Nicklaus was named a Global Ambassador for the International Golf Federation in 2008. He played a crucial role in bringing golf to the Olympics for the 2016 and 2020 games. Jack Nicklaus may have stopped pursuing major wins years ago, but his contribution to the game will remain unrivaled. Up-and-coming golfers will always look up to the legend for generations to come!

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<h2><b>Tiger Woods 2024: Net Worth, Family, and Career</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Tiger Woods has a net worth of $1.1 billion, as per Forbes. Not only does this make him the first billionaire golfer in history, but it also makes him one of the very few billionaire athletes in the world. Woods undoubtedly owes his high value to his being a savvy businessman and his valuable endorsements.

Woods owes a lot of his wealth to his partnerships and sponsors. One of his most famous and valuable endorsement deals was with Nike, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-pga-tour-tiger-woods-parts-ways-with-nike-fractured-deal-becomes-a-reality/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">which came to an end after a 27-year partnership</a> that began in 1996. Additionally, the golf pro is sponsored by big names like Bridgestone, Monster Energy, Rolex, and TaylorMade. The golf pro made $60 million in endorsements alone in 2023.

[caption id="attachment_1123251" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1123251" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-07-10T105851Z_1035672675_UP1EI7A0UI10A_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-OPEN.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1319" /> Golf - 150th Open Championship - St Andrews, Scotland, Britain - July 10, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Paul Childs[/caption]

Woods has a sizable portion of his investments put into real estate. One of the most expensive of those investments is his house on Jupiter Island in Florida. In 2006, he spent a whopping $40 million on the property. But that wasn’t the end of it at all! He further <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-where-does-tiger-woods-live-inside-his-54-million-mega-mansion-with-two-private-docks-tiger-woods-house-jupiter-florida-mansion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">went on to construct his $54 million mansion on the property</a>.

Woods also bought both his parents' houses. In 2007, he spent $2.4 million to buy two plots of land in Jupiter, Florida, for his mother. As per public records, in 2010, a $1.31 million home in Windermere, Florida, was listed under Tiger and Earl's names.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods’s Early Life</b></h2>
Woods was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California. Named Eldrick Tont Woods at birth, he now goes by his widely popular nickname, “Tiger,” which was given to him by his father, Earl Woods, in honor of one of his close army buddies.

From a very young age, Woods began taking a liking to the sport. He became interested in golf at the age of six months after watching his father hit golf balls into a net and imitate his swing. His skills with a club were amazing, and at a very young age, he began being called a golf prodigy.

By the time Woods had reached the age of 2, he had become quite fluid with the game and even showcased his talent by putting alongside the American comedian, Bob Hope, on the Mike Douglas Show. One year later, while regular kids were playing with blocks, Woods shot a low score of 48 across nine holes. At the age of four, Woods flaunted his skills out of a bunker in a short game against a 16-year-old and beat him by four strokes. He was featured in Golf Digest as a 5-year-old, where his abilities were lauded.

[caption id="attachment_771019" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-771019 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-95490625.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods and Earl Woods" width="1920" height="1370" /> Tiger Woods with his father Earl Woods at the trophy presentation of The Target (Photo by Scott Clarke/WireImage)[/caption]

Tiger’s father, Earl, was his inspiration to play the sport and was also the one who taught him how to play the game. His first official coach, on the other hand, was Rudy Duran, who began training him at the age of four and continued to do so for six years.

In 1994, Tiger Woods attended Stanford University for two years and pursued a degree in economics. He turned pro in 1996, taking his first steps toward becoming the golf legend that he's now known as.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods’s Family and His Kids</b></h2>
Tiger is the son of Earl Woods and Kultida Woods. Although he was born an American citizen, Woods's heritage is part African-American, owing to his father, and part Thai, owing to the fact that his mother is from Thailand. The couple were married for 37 years until Earl sadly passed away at the age of 74 in 2006.

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Woods is the only child of Earl and Kultida. But his father had three other children before he was born. Earl Jr. was Woods’ eldest half-sibling and was born in 1955. He is 20 years older than Tiger. Woods has another elder half-brother, Kevin Dale Woods, who is 18 years older than he is and was born in 1957. His third half-sibling is his half-sister, Royce Renee Woods, who was born in 1961.

Woods himself has two children, both with his now ex-wife, Elin Nordegren. His firstborn is their daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, who was born on June 18, 2007. Charlie Axel Woods, her brother and Woods and Elin’s second child, was born on February 8, 2009.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Dating History</b></h2>
In 2001, Woods first met his then-wife-to-be, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-what-does-tiger-woods-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-do-for-a-living/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elin Nordegren, a former model</a>. The couple dated for a while before getting engaged in November 2003. Less than a year later, in October 2004, the couple tied the knot and were married in Barbados in an intricate ceremony. A little over five years later, they <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-tiger-woods-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-where-is-she-now-and-what-caused-the-downfall-of-their-relationship-update-tiger-woods-ex-wife-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">went through a very public and scandalous divorce.</a>

[caption id="attachment_1499957" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1499957 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-98066054.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1344" /> Tiger Woods and his girlfriend, Elin Nordegren, leave the stage after opening ceremonies at the 2004 Ryder Cup in Detroit, Michigan, September 16, 2004. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)[/caption]

Woods met Rachael Uchitel in 2008. A year later, the two began seeing each other. Allegedly, Uchitel and Woods were seeing each other before his split with his wife, Elin.

Following his messy marriage, Woods started afresh with the American Alpine Olympic skier, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lindsey-vonn/">Lindsey Vonn</a>. The two made an attractive athlete-power couple. They met in 2012 and began dating soon after. In May 2015, the pair split up due to their hectic athletic lifestyles.

Woods also dated Erica Herman, the former general manager of his restaurant, the Woods Jupiter. The two first made their relationship public in 2017 when she wore a player’s spouse credential at the President’s Cup. The pair broke up in 2023. Following their breakup, Herman also filed a lawsuit against Woods to revoke the non-disclosure agreement she signed when the couple initially started dating. Herman cited the Speak Out Act in her lawsuit, which permits the nullification of NDAs in cases of sexual assault or harassment. However, she later dropped the lawsuit.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Awards and Achievements</b></h2>
Woods has one of the most incredible careers in golf’s history. Having turned pro in August 1996, he straight away began playing on the PGA Tour. Two months into his professional debut, he won his first Tour event, the Las Vegas Invitational, in October. Since then, the golf pro has gone on to win 82 times, the most any player has ever won. He shares this record with Sam Snead.

Less than a year after turning pro, Tiger Woods won his first major championship at Augusta in April 1997 at the Masters. He has gone on to win a total of 15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus, who has won 18 throughout his career, a record Woods is certainly gunning for. Woods won his 15th major at the Masters in 2019.

[caption id="attachment_996666" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-996666 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1145859155.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1223" /> AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Tiger Woods (L) of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)[/caption]

Woods is quite certainly one of the most accomplished golfers of all time. In terms of numbers, the golf pro has to date gotten his hands on 5 Masters titles, 3 US Open titles, 4 PGA Championship titles, and 3 Open Championships.

The PGA Tour star also holds the record for the most amount of time spent as World No. 1 at 683 weeks (just over 13 years). Through strong resolve, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-tiger-woods-crazy-fitness-routine-that-made-him-a-golf-legend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tons of training, and rigorous hard work</a>, the golf pro had earned the legend tag for himself.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods Documentary</b></h2>
All the avid Woods fans eager to find out more about the golfer will be pleased to know that the golf legend has a documentary. Tiger, an HBO sports-biography documentary, aired in 2021. It focuses on his steady rise and abrupt drop, and then his comeback to the sport.

The documentary also explores Woods’ relationship with his father and the effect his divorce had on his career. Fans can watch the biography, which is split into two episodes, on HBO Max.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Car Accidents</b></h2>
Woods has suffered a dark fate when it comes to accidents. He has been involved in three separate car accidents, each life-threatening. The first came in 2009, when the golf pro lost control of his SUV and crashed it into a fire hydrant, soon after pulling out of the driveway of his Florida mansion. He was knocked out and lost consciousness for nearly 6 minutes. His injuries from the accident had been described as <em>“serious.”</em>

Eight years later, in 2017, the golf legend was arrested in Florida for DUI. The police had found him passed out behind the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz. There seemed to have been a minor accident before the cops found him.

In February 2021, Woods was yet again involved in a car accident. Due to a speed crash, his car had flown off the road. He was the only party involved in the accident. The golf pro suffered multiple injuries to his right leg and ankle and sustained injuries to his back. He went through multiple surgeries for his leg injuries and has not yet fully recovered from them. Yet the PGA Tour star found the resolve to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-augusta-national-drops-huge-hint-at-tiger-woods-participation-at-2022-masters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">compete in major championships in 2022.</a>

Woods's health struggles continued as he <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-the-masters-tournament-agony-at-augusta-tiger-woods-breaks-millions-of-hearts-with-gut-wrenching-announcement-at-the-masters/?utm_source=website%2F&amp;utm_medium=dive_deeper&amp;utm_campaign=internal_links" target="_blank" rel="noopener">withdrew from the Masters in April 2023</a> due to a re-aggravation of his plantar fasciitis. After nearly an eight-month-long hiatus, the 82-time PGA Tour winner made a comeback at the Hero World Challenge in December 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>The Tiger Woods Foundation, Charity Work, and Philanthropy</strong></h2>
Tiger and his father, Earl, started the TGR Foundation back in 1996. It was first set out with the goal of helping children play the sport. But 27 years later, the foundation now aims to educate children on all fronts. They offer college and career programs to students and have, to date, helped turn around more than 2 million students’ lives. They further have one of the highest graduation rates among scholarship programs in the country, at 98%.

The Woods Foundation additionally hosts charity events and sponsors golf events on the PGA Tour to raise money for various charitable ventures. The most popular tournaments among them are the Genesis Invitational and the Hero World Challenge.

<strong>Tiger Woods Social Media</strong>  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tigerwoods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tiger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://tigerwoods.com/contact-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Name</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Eldrick Tont Woods, a.k.a., Tiger Woods</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Born</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">12/30/1975</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Place of Birth</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Cypress, California</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Education</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Stanford University</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Parents</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Earl Woods

Kultida Woods</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Kids</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Sam Alexis Woods

Charlie Axel Woods</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Marital Status</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Divorced</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Height</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">6’1</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Weight</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">185 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Caddy</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Rob McNamara</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Achievements</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">15 Major Championship Wins

82 PGA Tour Wins

683 weeks as World Rank 1</td>
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