Tiger Woods Once Revealed the Real Reason Behind Telling His Children About the Harsh Split with Ex Wife Elin Nordegren

15 times Major winner, Tiger Woods, didn’t always have days that were golden. In the past, his life has been riddled with failures, including his failed marriage, his career, and his kids. Finally, in 2015, Woods opened up and poured out his true feelings on the shortcomings of his life, in an interview with Time.

The 46-year-old (then 39) golf legend talked mainly about his failed marriage, kids, health, and future in golf.

Tiger Woods and his very public failed marriage

Tiger Woods has been an idol for many, and people admire his technique and consistency. But in 2009, the people’s perception regarding him completely changed. after his alleged scandal came to light. As a result, he had to split up with Elin Nordegren in 2010, six years after their marriage.

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The divorce was hard on both of them, especially for Elin and their kids. The sudden change of surroundings and relations took a toll on the family, but Elin pulled herself together. She bought herself a mansion with alimony money. Tiger was not happy about how things ended, but he believed that his relationship with his ex-wife improved over the years after the divorce.

The impact on Woods’ and Elin’s kids

The former world No. 1 wanted to be the one to tell them the truth about the situation, before they heard it from someone else’s mouth. He did not want them to find out and read twisted stories through the internet or through their friends.

During an interview in 2015 with TIMES, 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.” I just want them to understand before they get to Internet age and they log on to something or have their friends tell them something. I want it to come from me so that when they come of age, I’ll just tell them the real story.”

He wanted to accept his mistakes in front of his kids. And tell them why their parents didn’t live together under the same roof anymore. It would be challenging, but he wanted to be the source of truth and no one else. This clearly shows how responsible he was as a father.

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Even during a dark phase in his golf career owing to his injuries, he was suffering, but he was happy to spend time with his kids. Ultimately, he understood his kids were more important to him than golf. 

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