John Daly is probably one of the most famous professionals in golf ever. He has been famous both on as well as off-the-course. Moreover, the 2-time major championship winner is a man with a golden heart. He proved this yet again with words of appreciation for another professional, Tiger Woods. JOHN DALY ON WHO TIGERS VS HIS TALENT Back in 2018, Long John appeared on the Dan Patrick show. The tour veteran spoke about how once he was trying to get Tiger Woods to have a drink with him back in 2004 at the Target World Challenge Pro-am. However, in the same video, Daly spoke some beautiful words of appreciation for Woods and admired Woods’s talent. John Daly [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-12-19T211252Z_1560693752_UP1EHCJ1MXFTB_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-ORLANDO.jpg]Golf – PNC Championship – The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Florida, U.S. – December 19, 2021, John Daly of the U.S. celebrates winning the PNC Championship REUTERS/Joe Skipper During the conversation, Daly was asked if he has more natural talent than Tiger Woods. To which John replied in an incredible way. professionals [http://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/golf-news-pga-tour-commissioner-has-a-message-for-on-the-fence-players] Daly said, “I think I think we’re really close on that. But I think his deal around the greens when he was winning all those tournaments was a lot better than anybody. I think even at a point where you can almost say was better than Nicklaus’s.” He added, “But now I think Tiger was always one two or three-four steps ahead of me in this game. I think he’s focused and his mentality is probably one of the strongest I’ve ever seen in a golfer. Really close to what Nicklaus did. And you know, I was more of a like I said I was more of a Palmer fuzzy Trevino.” Yet again Daly has proved, how great a sportsman he is. His words also show the amount of respect Daly has for Woods as a player. TIGER WINS THE 2004 TARGET WORLD CHALLENGE Tiger Woods won the 2004 Target World Challenge at Thousand Oaks. He won the event with an overall score of 16-under-par and [https://www.golfchannel.com/undefined] by a two-shot lead. Woods carded a final round of five-under-par, 66 to become the 2004 champion of the event. Padraig Harrington was the runner-up Woods at the event. Read more: John Daly Reveals Why He Continues to Play With a Separated Shoulder Given the Risk [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-john-daly-reveals-why-he-continues-to-play-with-a-separated-shoulder-given-the-risk/] Who do you think has a natural talent, Woods or Daly? 

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<h1><b>John Daly</b></h1>
<h2><b>John Daly 2023: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">John Daly, popularly called, ?Long John?, is an American Golfer who is best known for the driving stance that he takes off the tee. He is as renowned off the field as he is on the field. His electric clothing and his unconventional and quirky demeanor are utterly a media-favourite.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">His 1991 PGA Championship win is the most memorable victory of his career. It was this feat from where he first attained recognition. His performance in the 1995 Open Championship, wherein he secured a win over Costantino Rocca, earned him the title of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">?Dark Horse.??</span></i>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2006, his performance witnessed a steep decline, and his commercial and sponsorship fame overshadowed his golfing career. His non-golf earnings slowly overtook his earnings from the game. Daly is the only golfer across US and Europe to have won two major golf tournaments without competing in the Ryder Cup.</span>

[caption id="attachment_901743" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-901743 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-01T213716Z_1508999837_MT1USATODAY17439513_RTRMADP_3_NCAA-FOOTBALL-OUTBACK-BOWL-ARKANSAS-AT-PENN-STATE.jpg" alt="John Daly" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; PGA golfer John Daly walks the Arkansas sidelines during the second half between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters[/caption]
<h2><b>John Daly: Early life, Family, Education</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Daly was born to Jim and Lou Daly on April 28, 1966, in Carmichael, California. The family moved to Arkansas in 1970. His father worked as an engineer at various nuclear power plants, and frequently traveled for work. The golf veteran has an elder sister and a brother.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">It was in Arkansas when a four-year-old John first found golf after his father gave him two cut-off golf clubs. Daly lived near the 'Bay Ridge Boat and Golf Club', a nine-hole golf course, in Arkansas. It was on this very course that John Daly laid the foundation of his rather prolific career.?</span>

[caption id="attachment_1221383" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1221383 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1471086.jpg" alt="John Daly" width="1920" height="1284" /> FARMINGDALE, NY, - JUNE 12: John Daly plays the guitar in his motorhome prior to the start of the U.S. Open on June 12, 2002 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo By Jamie Squire/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">John's childhood idol was Jack Nicklaus, and he worked rather hard to follow in his footsteps. For him, the biggest challenge was hitting perfect shots in every swing, and so birthed his unconventional and legendary backswing. His mantra of 'grip it and rip it' gained immense popularity and was a game-changer for his career.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 1978, the Dalys moved to Locust Grove in Virginia. He continued his practice at 'Lake of the Wood Country Club'.? All of twelve, he could drive the ball farther than most adult men. He would procure his golf balls from water hazards. Within a year's time at the club, he entered and won the men's championship, which propelled a rule shift in the club and introduced a minimum age criterion in the competition.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Dalys again relocated to? Zachary, Louisiana, when John was in the ninth grade. It was in his high school years that John developed an additional interest in baseball and football. During his junior year in 1983, they again changed homes and settled in Jefferson City, Missouri.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Though his interest in baseball dissolved quickly, John was a punter and place-kicker for Helias High School, which won the Missouri state football championship in 1983. He still has a few Helias kicking records under his belt. John won the Missouri State Amateur Championship and led the Helias golf team to the state championship in 1983.</span>
<h2><b>John Daly: Personal Life and Health</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In 1987, Daly married Dale Crafton. In 1990, they divorced. He remarried Bettye Fulford in 1992. The two had a daughter together named Shynah Hale. Daly married Paulette Dean in 1995, shortly after his divorce from Fulford was finalized. His second child, Sierra Lynn was born on June 1, 1995. In 1999, the couple got divorced. He married Sherrie Miller on July 29, 2001. In 2003, John Patrick Daly II, their son, was born.</span>

[caption id="attachment_863878" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-863878 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-12-19T210356Z_1395103981_UP1EHCJ1MIHT7_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-ORLANDO.jpg" alt="John Daly" width="1920" height="1415" /> Golf - PNC Championship - The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Florida, U.S. - December 19, 2021 John Daly of the U.S. with his son John Daly Jr. on the 18th green during the second round REUTERS/Joe Skipper[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">In September 2020, John Daly revealed that he had been diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. He found out about cancer during a routine visit to his urologist. He had complaints of kidney stones and back pain when he was told about this. He has struggled with numerous health issues over the course of his life - alcoholism and obesity being the mainstay of this battle.</span>
<h2><b>John Daly 2023: Net Worth</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">As of 2023, <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-golfers/john-daly-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to <em>Celebrity Net Worth</em></a>, Daly?s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The clothing line, Loudmouth Golf, has an ongoing deal with Daly. Additionally, Daly previously owned John Daly Wines, which has now ceased to exist. His golf designing company, 'JD Designs' is flourishing, and has received contracts across the world. Daly was also a part of 'Prostroke Golf', a video game.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The other sponsors and other lines of business that Daly is engaged in are John Daly Merchandise, John Daly Pizza, Wentz Financial Group, SUNFISH, Mark Christopher Auto Center, SuperStroke Grips, Druh Belts &amp; Buckles, Mo Betta Golf, and The Chivery.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">His music career took off in 2007 when he featured in Kid Rock's, 'Half Your Age'. In the past decade, he's released several albums and collaborated with a number of musicians.</span>
<h2><b>John Daly Charity</b></h2>
<a href="https://www.jdme.org/"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Heart of a Lion Foundation</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, a collaborative effort of Daly and Major Ed, seeks to provide holistic well-being for American children and Veterans.</span>

[caption id="attachment_1151455" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1151455 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1241891299.jpg" alt="John Daly" width="1920" height="1279" /> ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - JULY 14: John Daly of the USA on the third tee during Day One of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 14, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images)[/caption]

<a href="https://www.bgclubsarv.org/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Boys and Girls Club of Arkansas River Valley</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> is another initiative by John to enable American Children to reach their maximum potential and become the best version of themselves.?</span>
<h2><b>John Daly Amateur Career</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">After winning the Missouri State Amateur Championship in 1983, the veteran golfer became a sensation. In the following year, he lifted the trophy at the Arkansas State Amateur Championship, and this was probably the biggest win of his amateur tenure.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">His accomplishments earned him a scholarship, and he attended the University of Arkansas from 1984 through 1987. In 1986, he qualified for the US Open but missed the cutoff by a thin margin in the first round.</span>
<h2><b>John Daly Professional Record</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In 1987, the golfer turned pro. The next year, he won his first professional tournament, which was the Missouri Open.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He entered the PGA Tour in 1991 and won the championship the following year. His position as the ninth and last alternate of the event gained him significant media attention. John won by three strokes in only his third major championship. In 1991, he was named PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year for his efforts.</span>

[caption id="attachment_1151442" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1151442 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1235191835.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 11: John Daly watches play on the third hole during the second round of the Ascension Charity Classic on September 11, 2021 at Norwood Hills Country Club in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">In a playoff with Italian golfer Costantino Rocca at St. Andrews in 1995, John won the British Open. Daly is the only two-time major winner who has never been nominated for the Ryder Cup.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2004, Daly won the Buick Invitational and was named PGA TOUR Comeback Player of the Year.</span>

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<td><strong>Full Name</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">John Patrick Daly</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Nickname</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Long John / Wild Thing / The Lion</span></td>
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<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">57</span></td>
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<td><strong>Birth Date</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">28 April 1966</span></td>
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<td><strong>Residency</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Dardanelle, Arkansas</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Divorced</span></td>
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<td><strong>College</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">University of Arkansas</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5?11</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">98 kg / 216 pounds</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Professional Wins</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">18</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Highest Ranking</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">23 (2005)</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

John Daly

John Daly John Daly 2023: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements John Daly, popularly called, ?Long John?, is an American Golfer who is best known for the driving stance that he takes off the tee. He is as renowned off the field as he is on the field. His electric clothing and his unconventional and quirky demeanor are utterly a media-favourite. His 1991 PGA Championship win is the most memorable victory of his career. It was this feat from where he first attained recognition. His performance in the 1995 Open Championship, wherein he secured a win over Costantino Rocca, earned him the title of ?Dark Horse.?? In 2006, his performance witnessed a steep decline, and his commercial and sponsorship fame overshadowed his golfing career. His non-golf earnings slowly overtook his earnings from the game. Daly is the only golfer across US and Europe to have won two major golf tournaments without competing in the Ryder Cup. Jan 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; PGA golfer John Daly walks the Arkansas sidelines during the second half between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters John Daly: Early life, Family, Education Daly was born to Jim and Lou Daly on April 28, 1966, in Carmichael, California. The family moved to Arkansas in 1970. His father worked as an engineer at various nuclear power plants, and frequently traveled for work. The golf veteran has an elder sister and a brother. It was in Arkansas when a four-year-old John first found golf after his father gave him two cut-off golf clubs. Daly lived near the &#8216;Bay Ridge Boat and Golf Club&#8217;, a nine-hole golf course, in Arkansas. It was on this very course that John Daly laid the foundation of his rather prolific career.? FARMINGDALE, NY, &#8211; JUNE 12: John Daly plays the guitar in his motorhome prior to the start of the U.S. Open on June 12, 2002 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo By Jamie Squire/Getty Images) John&#8217;s childhood idol was Jack Nicklaus, and he worked rather hard to follow in his footsteps. For him, the biggest challenge was hitting perfect shots in every swing, and so birthed his unconventional and legendary backswing. His mantra of &#8216;grip it and rip it&#8217; gained immense popularity and was a game-changer for his career. In 1978, the Dalys moved to Locust Grove in Virginia. He continued his practice at &#8216;Lake of the Wood Country Club&#8217;.? All of twelve, he could drive the ball farther than most adult men. He would procure his golf balls from water hazards. Within a year&#8217;s time at the club, he entered and won the men&#8217;s championship, which propelled a rule shift in the club and introduced a minimum age criterion in the competition.? The Dalys again relocated to? Zachary, Louisiana, when John was in the ninth grade. It was in his high school years that John developed an additional interest in baseball and football. During his junior year in 1983, they again changed homes and settled in Jefferson City, Missouri. Though his interest in baseball dissolved quickly, John was a punter and place-kicker for Helias High School, which won the Missouri state football championship in 1983. He still has a few Helias kicking records under his belt. John won the Missouri State Amateur Championship and led the Helias golf team to the state championship in 1983. John Daly: Personal Life and Health In 1987, Daly married Dale Crafton. In 1990, they divorced. He remarried Bettye Fulford in 1992. The two had a daughter together named Shynah Hale. Daly married Paulette Dean in 1995, shortly after his divorce from Fulford was finalized. His second child, Sierra Lynn was born on June 1, 1995. In 1999, the couple got divorced. He married Sherrie Miller on July 29, 2001. In 2003, John Patrick Daly II, their son, was born. Golf &#8211; PNC Championship &#8211; The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Florida, U.S. &#8211; December 19, 2021 John Daly of the U.S. with his son John Daly Jr. on the 18th green during the second round REUTERS/Joe Skipper In September 2020, John Daly revealed that he had been diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. He found out about cancer during a routine visit to his urologist. He had complaints of kidney stones and back pain when he was told about this. He has struggled with numerous health issues over the course of his life &#8211; alcoholism and obesity being the mainstay of this battle. John Daly 2023: Net Worth As of 2023, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Daly?s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.? The clothing line, Loudmouth Golf, has an ongoing deal with Daly. Additionally, Daly previously owned John Daly Wines, which has now ceased to exist. His golf designing company, &#8216;JD Designs&#8217; is flourishing, and has received contracts across the world. Daly was also a part of &#8216;Prostroke Golf&#8217;, a video game. The other sponsors and other lines of business that Daly is engaged in are John Daly Merchandise, John Daly Pizza, Wentz Financial Group, SUNFISH, Mark Christopher Auto Center, SuperStroke Grips, Druh Belts &amp; Buckles, Mo Betta Golf, and The Chivery.? His music career took off in 2007 when he featured in Kid Rock&#8217;s, &#8216;Half Your Age&#8217;. In the past decade, he&#8217;s released several albums and collaborated with a number of musicians. John Daly Charity The Heart of a Lion Foundation, a collaborative effort of Daly and Major Ed, seeks to provide holistic well-being for American children and Veterans. ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND &#8211; JULY 14: John Daly of the USA on the third tee during Day One of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 14, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images) Boys and Girls Club of Arkansas River Valley is another initiative by John to enable American Children to reach their maximum potential and become the best version of themselves.? John Daly Amateur Career After winning the Missouri State Amateur Championship in 1983, the veteran golfer became a sensation. In the following year, he lifted the trophy at the Arkansas State Amateur Championship, and this was probably the biggest win of his amateur tenure.? His accomplishments earned him a scholarship, and he attended the University of Arkansas from 1984 through 1987. In 1986, he qualified for the US Open but missed the cutoff by a thin margin in the first round. John Daly Professional Record In 1987, the golfer turned pro. The next year, he won his first professional tournament, which was the Missouri Open.? He entered the PGA Tour in 1991 and won the championship the following year. His position as the ninth and last alternate of the event gained him significant media attention. John won by three strokes in only his third major championship. In 1991, he was named PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year for his efforts. ST LOUIS, MO &#8211; SEPTEMBER 11: John Daly watches play on the third hole during the second round of the Ascension Charity Classic on September 11, 2021 at Norwood Hills Country Club in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) In a playoff with Italian golfer Costantino Rocca at St. Andrews in 1995, John won the British Open. Daly is the only two-time major winner who has never been nominated for the Ryder Cup. In 2004, Daly won the Buick Invitational and was named PGA TOUR Comeback Player of the Year. &nbsp;  Full Name John Patrick Daly  Nickname Long John / Wild Thing / The Lion  Age 57  Birth Date 28 April 1966  Residency Dardanelle, Arkansas  Nationality American  Marital Status Divorced  College University of Arkansas  Height 5?11  Weight 98 kg / 216 pounds  Professional Wins 18  Highest Ranking 23 (2005)  &nbsp;

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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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