See Tiger Woods family photos and learn more about his family members.
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Tiger Woods’ family includes daughter Sam and mom Kultida.
Tiger Woods’ family includes his two children with ex-wife Elin Nordegren, his mother, Kultida, and his late father, Earl Woods. You can see photos of Tiger with his family members throughout this article.
Although Tiger was the only child of his parents, he does have three half-siblings. They are from Tiger’s dad’s first marriage.
Tiger’s mom, children, and the woman he is currently dating, Erica Herman, were at his side cheering on his stunning Masters’ victory on April 14,2019.
This moment was awesome! Afterwards he hugged his daughter and whispered to her…was also a sweet moment. But this, in comparison to the hug with his own dad…❤️ @TigerWoods glad you got this moment. pic.twitter.com/njoa4FLqvQ
— Sarah (@elephanette) April 14,2019
“I can’t thank my family, friends and fans enough for their support. Having my family by my side today is something I will never forget,” Tiger wrote on Instagram. “To not only be able to play again, but to be able to win again, is something I will forever be grateful for. This jacket sure is comfortable.
I can’t thank my family, friends and fans enough for their support. Having my family by my side today is something I will never forget. To not only be able to play again, but to be able to win again, is something I will forever be grateful for. This jacket sure is comfortable.
A post shared by Tiger Woods (@tigerwoods) on Apr 14,2019 at 4:18pm PDT
Here’s what you need to know about Tiger Woods’ family.
Professional golfer Tiger Woods and his father Earl Woods arrive at a press conference April 14,2001 at the Coca-Cola Tiger Woods Foundation Junior Golf Clinic at the El Dorado Park Golf Course in Long Beach, CA.
Earl Woods gave Tiger his famous nickname. According to Biography.com, Tiger was born on December 30,1975 to Earl, and his wife, Kultida.
Woods was actually born Eldrick Tont Woods, the site reports, in Cypress, California. His father chose the nickname “Tiger” because a soldier friend of his was called that name, according to Biography.com. Earl Woods, who died in 2006, once predicted that Tiger would win 14 Masters tournaments (Woods has a way to go; his 2019 victory was number five, which puts him second after Jack Nicklaus in Masters wins.)
Tiger Woods (L) smiles as he stands with his father, Earl Woods, during the trophy presentation of the Target World Challenge on December 12,2004 at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California.
Earl Woods was only 74 when he died. According to his obituary in the New York Times, he had heart problems and diabetes.
Tiger posted this statement on his website when his dad died, “My dad was my best friend and greatest role model. He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, soldier, husband and friend.” Earl once said of Tiger, according to The Times, “I never treated Tiger like a kid.
