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Tiger Woods‘ two kids are his biggest fans — on and off the course!
The golf champion, who shares Sam Alexis, 16, and Charlie Axel, 14, with ex-wife Elin Nordegren, has opened up in the past about the importance of fatherhood and having his kids by his side.
Back in 2015, when both kids were able to join their dad for his showing at the Masters Tournament, Tiger said having them there was a “full circle” moment.
“This tournament means so much to me in so many different ways,” he said at a news conference per ESPN. “We all know what happened in ’97 with my dad’s health, and he was pronounced, well, he was dead at one point earlier that year; came back, and then came here and I won the Masters. To now have come full circle and to have a chance to have my kids out there and be able to share that with them, it’s special.”
From being little ones on the sidelines, to playing golf right alongside him, here are some of the sweetest moments shared between Tiger and his two kids.
Bring It In
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Tiger Woods shared a sweet moment with his two little ones Sam and Charlie at the 2015 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Sam complemented her dad’s hot pink polo in one of her own while her little bro sported a bright orange hoodie.
Proud Dad
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Sam looked as cute as can be in her dad’s arms on the sidelines of a Stanford Cardinal football game in 2009 — where Tiger, an alumnus, was serving as an honorary captain.
Two Cheers!
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Tiger and his son were truly in sync as they cheered on Rafael Nadal from the stands of the 2019 US Open in N.Y.C.
Tennis Fans
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And Charlie isn’t the only one who has enjoyed some tennis alongside Dad. In 2015, Sam and Tiger took their seats in Nadal’s box at the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to watch the star face off against Fabio Fognini.
Biggest Fan
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A teeny, tiny Sam was on deck to celebrate with her dad in 2008 after he won the US Open championship in San Diego.
Dog Days
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The trio was joined by a trio of furry friends on the golf course in this photo from 2015.
Milestone Moment
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Tiger and Sam stood proudly on stage in 2022 when the golf pro was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in Florida. Sam gave an introductory speech that brought her dad to tears.
Seeing Double
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In recent years, Tiger and Charlie have hit the green together, as the youngest Woods has taken up golf himself. In 2020, the duo competed together for the first time in the PNC Championship when Charlie was just 11 years old. The Woods were an adorable pair, sporting matching polos.
Big Hug
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Tiger wrapped his son up in a big hug on the 18th green of the PNC Championship in 2022.
“You know, I don’t really care about [plantar fasciitis],” Tiger said of the injury he was struggling with at the time. “I think being there with and alongside my son is far more important, and to have a chance to have this experience with him is far better than my foot being a little creaky.”
All in the Family
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The 2023 tournament was made extra special when in addition to competing alongside his son, Tiger was joined by Sam, who caddied for her dad throughout the weekend.
Three of a Kind
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At the 2024 PNC Championship in Orlando, the Woods team coordinated in striped red polos and black caps, while Sam once again served as caddie for her dad and brother.
A Hole Lotta Love
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Tiger was both his son’s teammate and his biggest fan after the 15-year-old hit his first-ever hole in one at the 2024 PNC Championship.
“I don’t think words can describe it,” Tiger has said in the past of playing tournaments with his son. “Just the fact that we were able to have this experience together, Charlie and I, it’s memories for a lifetime.”
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