With Tiger Woods’ first TGL season officially coming to an end on Tuesday night, the obvious question left was when would his PGA Tour season officially begin?
But the 15-time major champ only provided a vague update on his schedule.
Tiger Woods’ confession that he regretted not having a better balance between his career and home life mirrors Rory McIlroy’s admission surrounding his divorce saga.
The 15-time major champion is the most recognisable player in the history of the sport and one of the most successful. Despite his unparalleled golf career, which has seen him surpass the billionaire status, Woods previously opened up about one regret that he has about his life on the links.
Speaking in 2017, the California native was asked what advice he’d tell his 21-year-old self. He said not being so full on in terms of competing and trying to have a healthy balance between his sporting career and his personal life. “I’d have to say be patient on scheduling, don’t do too much,” Woods, 49, said in an interview for Living Golf.
READ: Tiger Woods and son share hug after the teen hits his 1st hole-in-one
“[Get] different hobbies to get away from the game, have a life balance,” the then-41-year-old Woods insisted, before adding: “I think that’s so important.” Woods’ words have rung true for McIlroy, who made a touching admission during his appearance in the new season of Netflix’s golf docuseries Full Swing.
The Northern Irishman’s personal life hit the headlines last year when he filed for divorce from his wife Erica Stoll, a day after winning the Wells Fargo Championship in May. However, just a month later, court records in Palm Beach County showed that “a notice of voluntary dismissal” was filed with the divorce proposal marked as “closed”.
The 35-year-old addressed the divorce controversy in episode three of the hit show, with his comments emerging this week. Like Woods, he was brutally honest in his struggle to find stability in his career while being the best father and husband he can be.
“Thankfully, everything has worked out for the best and we’re happy and moving forward and I can’t wait for what lies ahead. Sometimes I struggle with the balance of being the best golfer, the best husband or the best dad,” he said.
The golfing duo have always had a strong relationship and it’s been strengthened by joining forces to launch Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL) with NBC Sports executive Mike McCarley. The indoor three-on-three league is aimed at bringing in younger fans into golf and sees PGA Tour stars compete inside TGL’s custom venue in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
The newly-formed competition has had several F1 stars invest with the likes of Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, Alex Albon, and Lewis Hamilton displaying their faith in the venture
Golf legend Tiger Woods shared a heartwarming moment with his son Charlie Woods after the teenager hit a shot of a lifetime.
During Sunday’s final round of the PNC Championship in Orlando, Florida, 15-year-old Charlie achieved a milestone by hitting his first hole-in-one.
The impressive shot helped propel the father-son duo into a second-place finish at the tournament, which featured 20 major champions competing alongside a family member, according to The Associated Press.
Woods and Charlie were seen celebrating the proud moment with a big hug.
“It was awesome having Dad there,” Charlie said of sharing the moment with his dad, according to the AP. “That was so much fun. It was just a perfect 7-iron, little cut in there. Of course never got to see it go in. So that sucks. But that’s all right.”
Woods called it the “thrill of a lifetime” to see Charlie hit a hole-in-one while his oldest child, daughter Sam Woods, served as their caddie for the tournament.
“That was the thrill of a lifetime to be able to have that moment with Charlie, make his first hole-in-one, [daughter] Sam on the bag, just our family and friends,” Woods said. “That’s what this event is about. It’s about bonding and family.
He added, “I know we didn’t win, but it was the fact that we competed. No one really made a mistake out there. We had to earn it, and that’s what you want to have.”
Woods is often seen cheering on Charlie as he embarks on his own golfing career.
On Nov. 4, Woods was spotted watching as Charlie competed in a high school golf tournament at Miami Shores Country Club, according to The Palm Beach Post.
He also celebrated with Charlie earlier in the year when the teenager and his high school teammates received their championship rings after winning the 2023 state championship in Florida.
Woods has previously said that as a dad, he aims to both guide and protect his kids as they grow into their own.
“Being a parent, you always want to be the protector and guider of them and teach them skills that they will need in life when you’re not around,” Woods told Golf Digest in 2022. “And so that’s the most important thing about being a parent.”
“I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete at the Hero World Challenge this year, but I look forward to hosting the tournament.”
Tiger Woods, statements
With these words, on his social media channels, Tiger Woods announced that he will be forced to skip the unofficial PGA Tour tournament, organized by his foundation, scheduled for December 5-8 in Albany, Bahamas. The Californian, 15-time Major champion, also revealed the last three names of the protagonists in the field: Justin Thomas, his great friend and recent father, Jason Day and Nick Dunlap.
Eldrick Tront Woods was born to an African-American father, Earl, and a Thai mother, Kultida. Nicknamed “Tiger” by his father[8], he began playing golf practically from the time he could walk and was soon considered a sort of child prodigy of the specialty. In 1990, at fifteen years old, he was the youngest golfer to win the National Junior Championships, a success he repeated in the following two years. After having won three consecutive titles of US champion of the amateur circuit (1994, 1995 and 1996), he turned professional, winning two tournaments on the circuit in his first year.
Winner of 15 major tournaments (second only to Jack Nicklaus, with 18) between 1997 and 2019, he has indelibly marked the history of this sport, bringing it into the spotlight after years in which such a dominant and charismatic figure was missing. Among the many moments that have gone down in golf history, we remember the incredible approach holed out at the 16th of the final round of the 2005 Masters, and the victory after a play-off hole against Rocco Mediate at the 2008 U.S. Open at the end of the four rounds played with a fractured tibia and a knee ligament that would be rebuilt a few days later. Historic rivalries with Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh, among the only athletes capable of threatening, even if only at alternating periods, his dominance.
Tiger Woods holds the incredible number of 54 victories and only 4 defeats in tournaments in which he was leading after three rounds, a record that has fueled the myth of the unbeatable “Sunday Tiger Woods”, invariably dressed in a red shirt and black pants on the Sunday of the final round (his mother passed this little superstition on to him since he was a child). He holds the record for the fewest strokes in all 4 Major Tournaments, is the only player with Jack Nicklaus to have won the “Career Grand Slam” three times, and the only golfer in history to have won more than one Major Tournament for 2 consecutive years (2005-2006)
Woods won the Masters in 1997 at 21 years and 3 months, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the tournament (a record now held by Jordan Spieth). He won all 4 Major tournaments consecutively: from the 2000 U.S. Open to the 2001 Masters; this feat was called the “Tiger Slam”, and not the “Grand Slam” because it was not accomplished in the same calendar year. However, he remains the only golfer in the history of the sport to have accomplished this feat.
He has always said he wanted to beat Jack Nicklaus’s record of Majors won (18), and for now he is at 15, having won the 2019 Masters as his last title.
At the end of 2006 he renewed his contract with Nike. The famous sportswear brand has sponsored Woods since 1996, the year in which he became a professional player (for a total gross figure of over 150 million dollars). The new contract provides for a compensation of over 25 million dollars per year, including royalties. Woods has also signed a contract with PepsiCo, to advertise Gatorade, for 100 million dollars, the highest compensation ever paid to an athlete to advertise drinks. In 2007 he was the highest paid athlete in the world with over 122 million dollars. He has also advertised the Tiger Woods PGA Tour video game series, a very successful series that also features him as a character.
According to Forbes magazine, in 2012 Woods was the highest paid athlete in the world with earnings of 83.1 million dollars,[9] while in 2014 he dropped to 9th place in this special ranking (earnings of 50.6 million dollars).[10] As of 2016 his net worth is estimated at around 740 million dollars.
Mom Kultida Gave Tiger Woods’s Very Stern Dad a Run For His Money as Another Ex-Employee Reveals Her ‘Non-Negotiable’ Ways
The illustrious career of Tiger Woods is like a dream that every other pro golfer would like to achieve. The 82x PGA Tour winner has nearly broken every record in golf to become one of the most legendary pros in the history of the sport. With 15 major victories, he has consistently dominated the game against some of the most distinguished players like Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Ernie Els, and many more.
Many young players look up to him and want to learn everything they can about him to improve their own game. During a recent interview with Par 3 Podcast, one of Tiger Woods’s former coaches revealed another secret about the golf legend that might give us some insights into his level of dedication. The person in question is Sean Foley, Tiger Woods’s coach from 2010-2014.
During the podcast, Sean talked about various aspects of life and how every individual’s character is defined by their early-age experiences. That’s when he shared the example of Tiger Woods‘s upbringing. He discussed one of Woods’s habits that might have helped him remain successful for so long. The coach mentioned how Kultida Woods, being a Thai Buddhist, made her son follow one of the primary principles of Buddhism.
Quoting Kultida Woods, Sean said, “That was a non-negotiable. You are going to meditate.” Kultida turned meditation into a mandatory activity for Tiger Woods throughout his youth. Sean stated the importance of meditation as it has been a healthy practice followed by human beings for thousands of years.
Then the former coach moved towards Tiger Woods’s father as he said, “His father is a Green Beret in Vietnam,” as he discussed Earl Woods’s military commitments. He further added, “In Vietnam, you can go to war for America but you can’t vote in America. You don’t have equal rights.” as he pointed out the discrimination in the rules. Sean mentioned how Woods’s father met one of his closest friends, Tiger during his time in the military. That’s where Tiger Woods got his name from.
Talking about the intricate background of Woods’s parents, Sean said, “Tiger grew up with this Eastern way of being. And then was taught by a special forces guy on how to be special.” Woods’s former coach mentioned how “if you’re telling yourself you’re special, you’re overcoming obstacles” as he explained that having a positive mentality helps you overcome a lot of “challenges” in your life. However, Sean did clarify that just telling yourself that you’re special doesn’t help you become great. You also have to overcome “adversities.”
This is not the first time Kultida Woods’s influence on her son has come to light. In fact, Tiger Woods has previously admitted how his mother deserves the credit for his discipline on the course. Let’s see what he had to say.
Raising Tiger Woods over the years
Another coach of Tiger Woods revealed what Kultida made her son do to keep him focused. Hughes Norton, Tiger Woods’s first golf coach discussed it in a recent interview he had in Golf Journal’s podcast. Recollecting the memories of visiting a teen Tiger Woods in his room, Hughes said, “He had posters on the wall. He, [Jack] Nicklaus, was a big hero of his. There were no quarterbacks, there were no beautiful movie stars, you know, girl posters that it was all golf.”
While it all seemed normal, one thing that Norton observed surprised him. He couldn’t see any of the trophies Tiger Woods had won during his junior years. When he questioned the 12-year-old Woods about it, the young pro said, “Mom made me get rid of them.” Woods was nonchalant about the situation as he further added, “It’s fine. I don’t care. I’ll just win some more.” That’s the kind of response you can expect from someone who is confident about his abilities. Hughes was impressed by the young Tiger Woods but was still surprised about how Kultida raised her son.
While her methods may have seemed unorthodox at first, we know now that they worked brilliantly considering her son’s success. What do you think about how Tiger Woods was raised? Would you agree with the strict regulations Kultida Woods set for her son to ensure that he has the right mindset to be the best? Let us know in the comments section!
Charlie Woods helps Benjamin School to runner up finish at State Championships
Charlie Woods and Benjamin School finished in solo second place at the 1A Florida High School Boys’ State Championship at Mission Resort Inn and Club in Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla.
Woods, the son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, fired a 7-over 151 over the two-day championship. He shot a solid 1-over 73 on Wednesday after carding a 6-over 78 in the first round on Tuesday, helping the Buccaneers to a 596 overall.
He finished T29 out of 94 golfers. According to the Palm Beach Post, he recorded five birdies and six bogeys in his final round. He birdied the final hole of the tournament.
After winning the team title last year, Benjamin finished nine shots in back of this year’s champion Oxbridge Academy. Benjamin recorded a first-round team score of 304 and a second-round team score of 292 to finish runner-up.
Circle Christian junior Luke Gossett was the individual medalist with a 5-under 139 with rounds of 68-71, two shots ahead of Joey Iaciofano of Oxbridge Academy and Luke Balaskiewicz of Bolles.
Woods’ teammate Andrew Tsar carded the lowest total for Benjamin School with rounds of 71-78, finishing 5-over and T16.
Tiger Woods & Tom Brady Could Be Tricked; 15X Major Champ’s Old Friend ‘Figured Out the Secret’ for a Near-Perfect Result
Human brains are some of the most unpredictable things—full of fluctuations that can’t always be trusted. Golf, for example, is a game of patience and precision, but there’s more to it than just hitting the right shots. It’s a bit like when someone tells you not to do something, and suddenly, you’re all in, determined to prove them wrong. It’s like a little challenge button gets pressed in our brains. Certainly, you must have been there at some point! Well, believe it or not, this same psychology applies to Tiger Woods. Yeah, even a global icon like him isn’t immune to it. It may be hard to imagine, but in this case, human psychology puts everyone on the same playing field. So take a moment to feel good about yourself—you and Woods have something in common.
Now, what’s especially interesting in Woods’ case is his former coach, Sean Foley. Woods, being a 15-time Major champ, has worked with a few big names in golf coaching like Butch Harmon, Hank Haney, Chris Como, and of course, Sean Foley. Foley worked with Tiger between 2010 and 2014, and during that time, he had the chance to closely analyze Woods’ behavioral patterns. And guess what? That pattern wasn’t just exclusive to Woods—it’s something you’ll find in a lot of people.
On a recent appearance on the Par 3 Podcast, Foley shared some fascinating insights into the psychology of elite athletes like Tiger Woods and Tom Brady. His strategy for helping these athletes perform at their peak is a bit surprising. Here’s the kicker: despite their extraordinary talent and global recognition, these athletes can still be driven by doubt and criticism. Foley explained, “If you want to get something out of Tiger or Tom Brady, you just tell them they can’t do it. And even though they’ve proven to us a billion times they can, they just use that as energy, and that guides them and focuses them.” Isn’t this something most of us are already familiar with, where perceived challenges become motivation?
We’ve definitely seen this play out with Woods—times when it looked like he’d lost it all, only to rise back up as a hero. Take the 2019 Masters, for example, after years of injuries and struggles, Woods made one of the most memorable comebacks in sports. Going into the final day, he was two shots behind Francesco Molinari, but Woods stormed back in the last few holes, finishing with a 70 and winning by a single shot. This was his first Major victory in 11 years, and it was all the more impressive considering he had been ranked 1,199th in the world just a couple of years earlier after battling multiple back surgeries that almost ended his career. That internal drive, fueled by overcoming doubt and challenges, played a massive role in his comeback. But, as impressive as it was for Woods, it’s not always the same for everyone.
Sean Foley explains the flip side of psychological tricks
Here is a thing, what works for someone doesn’t necessarily work for everyone. It’s like, not a one-size-fits-all deal. During the same interview, Foley went on to explain that athletes, much like social groups in the animal kingdom, have different roles and motivations. “There are apexes, alphas, betas and omegas. So if you’re a beta acting like an alpha, you have no power. And if you’re an alpha acting like an omega, you have no power,” he said. And that’s when apprenticeship comes into play. Foley explains that it’s not about forcing one common approach on everyone, rather it’s about understanding that different players require different approaches based on who they are.
For instance, some athletes are motivated by external validation. They want that big Hall of Fame recognition or the praise of being the best. Others might have more personal goals, like starting a foundation to help people in need. Take Woods for example—his drive has always been partly about proving people wrong and pushing through doubt. But for another athlete, it might be about something entirely different. The point is that both motivations work, but it’s about figuring out what sparks that fire in each person and using it to get the best out of them.
Tiger Woods’ Ryder Cup demand comes true as PGA of America makes major change
Tiger Woods previously claimed that he felt players should be paid to represent the United States at the Ryder Cup, and now the PGA of America have finally made a change
The PGA of America is expected to pay members of the United States Ryder Cup team to compete at Bethpage Black next fall – answering a call Tiger Woods made 25 years ago.
Ever since the inception of the matchplay event, players have never been paid to represent their team, but this looks set to change. According to The Telegraph, the PGA of America is set to introduce a pool of around $6 million which will be split between the U.S. ranks.
Per the report, it is claimed that members of the team will receive a payment of $400,000 for wearing American colors, as Keegan Bradley’s team bid to win the Ryder Cup back in front of a home crowd in 2025.
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The pay row surrounding the Ryder Cup has gone on for some time, and back in 1999, the great Woods sided with the idea that there should be some sort of financial payment for those competing. “I would like to see us receive whatever the amount is,” Woods said at the time.
“200, 300, 400, 500,000 dollars, whatever it is – and I think we should be able to keep the money and do whatever we see fit. Personally, I would donate all of it to charity. But I think it’s up to the other person’s discretion what they would do with it.
“With all the money that’s being made, I think that we should have a say in where it goes.” Woods’ teammate Tom Lehman was forced to have his say on the matter, insisting there was no chance of a boycott within the squad at the time, despite pay dominating conversation.
“Everybody is on the same page,” Lehman said. “There will not be compensation to players under any circumstance. The PGA of America heard what the players had to say about having a voice. The players want what’s close to their hearts to be heard as well.
“The idea of a boycott was, is, and always will be… ridiculous.” Of course, no boycott did take place, and players on the U.S. team have since received $200,000 each, with half going to the Boys & Girls Club of America, Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship, and PGA Junior League Golf and the other to a charity of each player’s choice.”
The pay row returned in Italy last year though, with Patrick Cantlay at the center of the saga. According to Sky Sports, Cantlay had left the U.S. camp fractured over his opinion on pay and thus opted not to wear a cap in protest at his lack of payment. The PGA Tour star denied his choice to not sport headwear was in protest but refused to to deny that he felt he should be paid to compete.
There are very few courses around the world where Tiger Woods has not been dominant. His exhilarating strokeplay at the Pebble Beach, Torrey Pines, the Augusta, and many other have always mesmerized the fans.
But then there are some courses that are forever cursed for the former world no. 1. One of them being the Riviera Country Club; the home of The Genesis Invitational. Tiger Woods record at the California-based venue is horrendous, to say they least. But it’s not the same for a fellow athlete from a different world.
Walker Buehler vs. Tiger Woods
Former Dodgers’ pitcher, Walker Buehler was interviewed on Golf’s Subpar’s podcast as the group discussed his exploits on the course. The 30-year-old shared his various adventures in golf as he played across the country for his team. That is when he talked about one particular location that is close to the baseballers heart, the Riviera Country Club. Beuhler shared how he loved the golf course and often visited it with his friends and associates.
To the surprise of many, Buehler was able to equal the 62-stroke final round record at the venue. Held by Hideki Matsuyama since the 2024 Genesis Invitational, Buehler casually equalled the record during one of his visits to the course.
Walker Buehler and Hideki Matsuyama’s record is one that seems be impossible to achieve for Tiger Woods. Despite an illustrious career of 82 PGA Tour wins, Woods has still not won The Genesis Invitational even once. Considered a hometown event for the golf legend, Woods has admitted that the course has never favored him throughout his career. Speaking about why he is unable to deliver at the location, he said, “I have traditionally not putted well here. I’ve driven it well here… my iron game has been pretty good, but I have never really gotten hot with the putter at this course.”
Having heard it from the legend himself, it will be interesting to check his numbers at the Los Angeles course.
Tiger Woods at the Riviera Country Club
Speaking of his overall record at the Riviera Country Club, Woods has played here 14 times in total. He has only managed one runners-up finish so far along with 3 more Top-10s. He has a total of 8 finishes in the top-25 and he didn’t make the cut 3 times. He has withdrawn from the tournament twice, including the most recent withdrawal in the 2024 Genesis Invitational. His best score at the venue is 64 (7-under par 71) and he has shot 65 on three other occasions.
It’s safe to say that the Riviera Country Club is not the most appealing golf course for Tiger Woods. But despite is consistent failure to achieve success here, he has still managed to add a lot of trophies to his cabinet. With a few years still left for him to retire, do you think Tiger Woods would break the streak and finally win at the Riviera Country Club in the future? Share your views in the comments section!
Tiger Woods makes thoughts on himself clear as he names his Mount Rushmore of golf
Tiger Woods has had his say on the greatest-ever golfers.
You don’t win 15 major championships while being short on self-confidence. And although Tiger Woods might no longer exert the dominance on the golf course that he did during his peak years, the sporting icon is clearly not shy when rating his achievements.
As well as his major haul, bettered by only Jack Nicklaus who has 18, the 48-year-old has numerous professional records to his name.
From June 2005 to October 2010 he was ranked as the world No.1 for an unprecedented 281 consecutive weeks, and his total of 82 PGA Tour wins is matched only by the legendary Sam Snead.
His career prize money falls just short of the £93million mark, more than any other PGA or European Tour player in history. And while amid his long-term injury problems he’s unlikely to significantly boost his incredible numbers before he finally retires, his standing among the game’s all-time greats is not up for dispute.
It’s no wonder that Woods isn’t afraid to name himself when pressed on his ‘Mount Rushmore’ of golf. The term refers to the giant sculpture in South Dakota, which contains the granite faces of former US presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
In sport, the site is traditionally mentioned when people are pressed to name their four greatest of all time. And Woods was asked just that in a promotional video for the Team USA Ryder Cup team ahead of their bid to regain the trophy in 2025.
“What’s my Mount Rushmore of golf?” Woods said, repeating the question he’d been asked. “Well, probably Sam Snead, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus…….me.”
Despite the lack of modesty, few fans will argue with the decision of Woods to include himself. Naming Nicklaus was also inevitable, while the inclusion of Snead and Jones, who won 13 amateurs between them, will please the more nostalgic followers.
Since his high-speed car crash in February 2021, which left Woods needing multiple surgeries for injuries in both legs, he’s played in eight major events. And despite only making the cut in three of them, with a best finish of 47th at the 2022 US Masters, he still insists he has the self-belief to win tournaments.
Prior to the Open Championship at Royal Troon, he insisted he was not just there to make up numbers. “I’ll play as long as I can play and I feel like I can still win the event,” he said.
And prior to his fabled return to Augusta two years ago, he declared “I still believe I can” when asked if he had any hope of repeating his remarkable 2019 triumph. He’s now played 95 major events, and has outlined his ambition to reach three figures as he continues to hone his schedule around the season’s four biggest tournaments.
