He may be the greatest golfer in history, but Tiger Woods worries most people will only remember him for his off-course scandals, The Post reveals. I made it.
From drunk driving in 2017 to a sordid sex scandal involving dozens of women, the 48-year-old athlete has weathered embarrassing storms by dominating the golf course.
But now Woods’ career is beginning to take a turn for the worse, and by handing over the clubs to his 15-year-old son, Charlie, Woods is looking to create a legacy beyond his own scandal.
“He has survived sex scandals, accidents, arrests and a lot of personal turmoil,” the source says. “But he’s not in his 20s or 30s anymore. He’s aiming for 50. So he has to leave a footprint that will last forever.”
Although Charlie has displayed many natural talents inherited from his father, he may not have the legendary focus or drive.
In 2020, Tiger and Charlie competed together in their first ever father-son tournament, the PNC Championship.Woods looked visibly proud afterward. told reporters He said it was an honor to compete with his son.
“I don’t think words can explain it,” Woods said. “Just the fact that Charlie and I were able to have this experience together makes it a memory that will last a lifetime.”
But it’s unclear whether Charlie will become the PGA’s next prodigy. “He is definitely his father’s son,” the source says. “But he doesn’t have the focus that Tiger had as a teenager. Maybe one of the reasons is that Tiger doesn’t push Charlie as hard. [his father] Earl pushed him. ”
Woods himself admits that Charlie may not follow in his footsteps. Woods: “I’ll be proud of whatever direction he chooses” He said this in an interview with the PGA.“Whether he sticks to the game or not.”
But while Woods achieved immense success, his personal life was full of setbacks.
On Black Friday of 2009, Woods was involved in a bizarre car accident outside his Orlando-area home. His then-wife Elin Nordegren broke the rear window with a golf club, sparking speculation that the couple had gotten into a fight.
And so it happened. The tabloid reported that Woods had bedded Rachel Uchitel, a hostess at a VIP party in Las Vegas. One after another, women came forward with stories of having sex in parking lots and hotel rooms.
Having lost millions of dollars in endorsements, a humiliated Woods entered treatment for sex addiction. Once treatment was completed, Nordegren filed for divorce and received a reported $100 million settlement.
In 2017, Woods found himself in trouble again with a Palm Beach County DUI arrest. A toxicology report said he had five drugs in his system, including hydrocodone, hydromophon, Xanax, Ambien and THC, which is found in marijuana.
Woods claimed to have taken a cocktail cocktail to deal with back pain. “I now know it was a mistake to do this without medical assistance,” he said at the time.
In February 2021, Woods was in a serious car accident that shattered his right leg. He has undergone multiple surgeries and extensive physical therapy.
So did Tiger quit golf?
In 2024, he only played in one tournament and did not finish. In February, Woods withdrew from the Genesis Invitational midway through the second round after initially being listed as “sick” and later revealing that Woods had the “flu.”
On Thursday, Woods announced that he will compete in the Masters this April. He has played in this tournament five times, most recently in 2019. However, Woods is notorious for signing up for tournaments that he doesn’t finish.
“He’s always optimistic,” the source says. “He hopes his body holds up.”
Off the course, Woods is a leader in the sports world. Last weekend, he hosted a meeting with the head of the Saudi Public Investment Fund to discuss future investment opportunities within the PGA Tour.
Webb Simpson, one of six player directors on the PGA Tour Policy Committee, said: High praise from Sports Illustrated About Woods’ new leadership. “He’s worked extremely hard so far,” Simpson said. “He’s a great leader. I really think he’s accepted the leadership position for us, and we have a lot of confidence in him.”
Woods has said he wants to make a lasting impact on the sport.
“He knows his best days are behind him, but he still has a lot to offer,” the source said. “He wants to leave something positive. That’s his biggest concern these days.”
