Who Was Tiger Woods’ First Girlfriend and How Did They Meet?

Golf was not a very famous game until a young boy came and changed its image. Tiger Woods was just a teenage boy when he turned professional in 1996. However, his skills and his energetic mannerism on the course made him popular in no time. Being popular meant he had no trouble finding the attention of the media as well as women. However, where did it all start? Let’s dive deep into the first love of Woods, Dina Gravell.

Who is Tiger Woods’ high school girlfriend, Dina Gravell?

Dina Gravell is the first love of Woods. The pair met each other when she was 17-years-old, and he was just 16; they went to the same high school, Western High School in Anaheim, California. 

After school, Dina went to a community college nearby, whereas Tiger went to Stanford University. Even after school, the couple stayed together. Their relationship ended after three years as Tiger broke up with her over a letter.

What Dina has to say about Tiger and their relationship?

According to Dina, Tiger was a shy boy and didn’t dare to ask her on a date until weeks later. She explained that after their first date, she had to ask him whether it was a date or not. She remembered how their date ended, “You could tell he didn’t know whether to lunge for a kiss or not. So we had a hug instead.” 

The young couple dated for three years, and they were in love during that time. Dina said that the young couple had even talked about marriage and a life together. 

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Gravell admitted that she was sad when Tiger broke up with her over a letter. He did it citing that she was a distraction for him to pursue his dream, which was golf. However, when a scandal related to the Woods broke out, she was happy that it was not her in the place of his then-wife. 

What is Tiger Woods’ first girlfriend doing now?

Dina Gravell is now Dina Gravell-Parr. She married a businessman named Keith Parr and lives in Corona, California. The couple has three children. 

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Gravell-Parr made her appearance in the HBO documentary ‘Tiger,’ in which she described how their relationship was. She explained how his parents were against their relationship and how they were the main reason for their break up. 

Woods is the most talented golfer in the world. To become successful, he had to let go of many things he loved the most. And, at that moment, Dina was one of them. Maybe he did wrong to her; however, if he hadn’t, maybe, the golf world never would have the GOAT.