All has not been well for Tiger Woods in recent weeks. The legendary golfer had to withdraw from the ongoing Masters before the end of the third round. While his professional life may have faced misfortune at Augusta National, his personal life was struck with a lightning bolt when he was sued for $30 million by his ex-girlfriend nearly a month ago. But why did Tiger and Erica Herman break up in the first place?

Woods began dating Herman in 2017. The two met at the golfer’s restaurant in Florida which was managed by Erica. The couple made their first public appearance during Tiger’s participation in the 2017 Presidents Cup. While the beginning of their relationship must have been joyful with Team USA’s win, the relationship ended uncivilly.

Why did Tiger Woods break up with Erica Herman?

Though Woods has millions of followers globally, he didn’t reveal why he separated from his girlfriend of five years. The golf world was abruptly provided with the news of Herman suing Tiger for $30 million. Nonetheless, a source close to Tiger’s ex-girlfriend disclosed the reason for the couple’s bitter breakup.

According to the insider, Herman “was more serious about a long-term commitment” than Woods was. Moreover, the source also revealed to the People that Woods’ ex-girlfriend “was there for him throughout the whole thing so she thinks that kind of loyalty is worth something”.

Tiger Woods was already in a relationship with Erica Herman during his scary car accident in the February of 2021. The injuries from the car crash have plummeted Tiger’s form on the course and also has been a key factor in his withdrawal from the 2023 Masters due to plantar fasciitis.

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Though Herman took care of the golfer during his dark times after the accident, Woods was reported to have gotten ‘restless’ in his relationship of five years with Erica “even before the accident”. Moreover, the insider also revealed that Tiger couldn’t withstand ‘so many frustrations and complications’ in his golfing career, which could have led to their break up.

Nonetheless, the former love birds have put an end to their relationship and will only see each other in a courtroom. While the end of their nearly six-year journey together had a sour ending, how did Woods get rid of Herman?

The bizarre way Tiger Woods got locked out Erica Herman

Along with Herman’s $30 million lawsuit against Woods for reported forcefully signed ‘NDA’, the ex-girlfriend also claims to have an ‘Oral Agreement’ with the golfer for living in his $54 million Florida mansion for another five years. While the house may hold many precious memories for the ex-couple of the past five years, Tiger had a master plan to get rid of Erica from his property.

According to the same source, the Billionaire golfer misled his former girlfriend into going on a short vacation before locking her out of his $54 million mansion at the end of last year. Nonetheless, Woods and his Trust claimed to have provided Herman with a sum of money and a stay at the ‘luxury resort’. Tiger’s lawyers also defended him by claiming Erica was only allowed to live in the home while she was dating Woods.

Regardless of the beautiful memories in the past, both Woods and Herman will have to undergo a difficult phase against each other. Who do you think is speaking the truth? Woods or Herman? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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