Tiger Woods, After Receiving Polar Opposite Advice From Jack Nicklaus and His Dad, Went by the Words of the 18-Time Major Winner and Married Elin Nordegren Before Turning 30

Tiger Woods is rightly counted in the elite list of the greatest golfers of all time. With his balanced game in place, the American sensation achieved massive success on the professional front. However, that wasn’t all. In addition to his professional excellence, the 82 PGA Tour titles winner made sure to replicate his professional success on his personal front. In 2004, he married Elin Nordegren.

Considering his stardom, it goes without saying that his marriage became the talk of the town back then. However, little did the world know about the involvement of his father, Earl Woods, and former golfer Jack Nicklaus in Wood’s marriage. Three years prior to Woods’s Marriage, in 2001, he was left in a decisive position after learning about the polar opposite views of his father and Nicklaus.

Earl Woods hoped to see Tiger Woods away from marriage for a little longer

Scrolling through the life history of Woods, it is well known that it was his father who taught him golf. Being a coach to an already successful son, it goes without saying that Earl hoped to see Tiger continue concentrating on golf for the next couple of years. Conversing with a media house, he said, “I don’t see Tiger marrying before 30, if then,”

By 2001, Woods had achieved much of his professional success. At 25 years of age, Woods was already a 2-time Masters champion, 2-time PGA Championship winner, A US Open and an Open Championship winner. However, neither of the victories seemed to have satisfied Earl. Going ahead in the conversation, he said, “Because he has a lot to accomplish in the game of golf.” “And let’s face it, a wife can sometimes be a deterrent to a good game of golf,” he further added.

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Concluding his words, he ended by asserting, “The level he’s at, the finite little problems like that would destroy him.”

Jack Nicklaus opposes Earl Woods’ views

While Earl Woods hoped Tiger to stay single and direct his complete attention to golf, Nicklaus asserted, “It will be difficult for him to keep focus on what he is doing if he doesn’t get married.” Giving his own example, the American star further admitted that his longtime marriage was the reason for his victories.

Nicklaus had clearly stated his point of view. However, in the urge to give the final touches, he ended by saying, “Who’s Tiger going to play for? For newspaper clippings? Trophies? Who’s he going to talk to in his hotel room after rounds?”

Choosing Jack Nicklaus’ advice, Tiger married Elin Nordegren before turning thirty. Being together for 6 years, the two announced their divorce in 2010.

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