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Tiger Woods Says Daughter Sam, 16, Has a ‘Negative Connotation’ to Golf as the Game ‘Took Daddy Away from Her’

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The 15-time major champion said he and Sam have their “own relationship” outside of the sport

Tiger Woods’ daughter Sam is not planning on following in her father’s footsteps.

All About Tiger Woods' Daughter Sam Alexis Woods

In a rare live interview while on the Today show May 1, the golf legend shared that his 16-year-old, whom he shares with ex-wife Elin Nordegren, has a “negative connotation” to the game due to his frequent travel when she was a child.

“You know, hey, when she was growing up, golf took daddy away from her,” Woods, 48, said. “I had to pack and I had to leave and I would be gone for weeks and there was a negative connotation to it.”

Despite caddying for her dad — for the first official time — at the PNC Championship in Florida last December, Sam and Tiger are pursuing a bond away from the links.

“We’ve developed our own relationship, our own rapport, that’s outside of golf that we do things that doesn’t involve golf,” Woods said on Today.

All About Tiger Woods' Daughter Sam Alexis Woods

All of which is not to say the 15-time major champion didn’t try to involve her in his passion.

A few weeks after Sam was born in 2007, Tiger revealed that he had already put a golf club in his baby daughter’s hands. “She couldn’t quite hold it. But it was there,” he said at the time.

Over the years, Sam has supported her dad at numerous golf tournaments, and was front and center when it came to honoring Woods at his World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Florida in March 2022.

“We didn’t know if you’d come home with two legs or not,” she said during a speech at the event, referencing her father’s 2021 car crash, which led to him being hospitalized.

Meanwhile Sam’s younger brother, 15-year-old Charlie, is charting a course in Tiger’s wake.

Tiger Woods Daughter Sam Alexis Woods Style Through the Years, Photos – Footwear News

Last week, he attempted to qualify for the U.S. Open but missed the cut, failing to advance in qualifying after hitting a 9-over-par 81 in an event at the Legacy Golf & Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

But he has seen success in the sport and competed alongside his father the last four years at the PNC.

In addition, in late March, Woods and Nordegren celebrated his latest accomplishment, when he received his state championship ring after his North Palm Beach, Florida school won the Class 1A golf title.

“My son and I, we do everything golf-related,” Tiger said on Today Wednesday, comparing his relationship with his two kids. “It’s very different.”

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Charlie Woods’s Disappointing Masters Update: Dad Tiger Woods Might Not Have Him at ANGC

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What makes Masters so special? It is a long list but one of the most crucial reasons is the rich legacy and the beautiful traditions the event is steeped in. Even the family members of the golfers get to celebrate the game of golf at the Augusta National.

However, it appears that this year, Tiger Woods might take part in the celebration without his family members by his side. Mr. T has often taken on the role of caddie for his son, but will Charlie Woods be able to do the same for his old man this Wednesday?

Will Charlie Woods be seen next to Tiger Woods on the Augusta greens?
Another tiny tradition was upheld at the Sunday practice session, where all the past champions get the privilege to invite one of the guests on the course and enjoy a round of golf with them. Snippets from the course were also shared on @TheMasters — the official X handle of Masters. Though on the guest list, Mr.T‘s little cub was nowhere to be seen.

Woods was spotted with his caddie, Lance Bennett, and accompanying him was Rob McNamara, the official vice president of Woods’ business, TGR Ventures, and, unofficially, a second set of eyes for his golf swing. As posted by the TWLegion on their official X (formerly Twitter) account.

They wrote, “Tiger chipped and put around Augusta this afternoon alongside caddie Lance Bennett and close confidante Rob McNamara, taking just his wedges and putter, according to @BobHarig”. Charlie Woods’s absences have also given rise to further speculation that he might not be able to attend the entire Masters Championship and, in the process, miss the most anticipated Par-3 contest before D-day.

This was a tradition that was first held at the 1960 tournament. It is led in a single round on a nine-hole, par-27 course in the northeast corner of the Augusta National course. The former champions get the opportunity to invite their family members to take charge of their bags and give them access to putt a few balls on their behalf too!

Even though both his kids, Sam and Charlie, might not be next to Woods this year. The Woods kids have already participated in the Par-3 contest. On April 8, 2015, Woods was on his golf and fatherly duties while the kids were on their caddie duties on the Augusta greens,

Tiger Woods enjoyed the Par-3 contest in 2015
The 15-time major winner had the time of his life playing the par-3 contest for the first time after becoming a father. His daughter Sam Woods was 7 years old, and Charlie Woods was 6, and they followed him through the greens toting his clubs. Woods even said, “These were memories for a lifetime.”

As he headed to the 9th hole, he handed his putter to Charlie, motioning him to finish the round. Although Charlie refused to take the club, Sam delightfully volunteered. They both even wore the caddie outfits, Charlie carrying three clubs in his hands, and Sam taking hold of the putter. Woods was indeed the happiest man on the greens that day, doing the two things he enjoyed: golfing and being a father!

Are you excited for Masters 2024? Who do you think will take away the trophy this year? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Charlie Woods will struggle to emulate his father Tiger after his AJGA finish

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Woods Jr. didn’t show the same level of aptitude for the game of golf as his father

Charlie Woods had a rather unremarkable start to his American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) career at the Will Lowery Junior Championship, posting rounds of 78, 81, and 78, respectively. His combined score of 21-over par over the 54-hole event landed him in a tie for 32nd place out of 51 competitors.

Meanwhile, Patmon Malcom dominated the tournament, finishing a notable eight strokes ahead of the competition with an impressive score of 7-under par after consistent rounds of 69, 70, and 70

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Charlie, who recently turned 15, received a sponsor’s invitation to participate in the tournament. Notably, his father, Tiger Woods, made a special appearance to support him, interrupting his schedule after holding discussions with LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan.

Charlie’s performance throughout the tournament was a mixed bag. In the first round, he managed to card birdies on the 6th, 7th, and 14th holes but struggled with five bogeys and consecutive double bogeys on the 2nd and 3rd holes, resulting in a 6-over 78.

How did Woods perform in the second round?
His struggles continued into the second round, marked by eight bogeys and another double bogey, with only one birdie to balance his score, leaving him at 15-over par and tied for 40th place.

During the final round, Charlie faced another challenging start with early bogeys and double bogeys. Despite a birdie on the 17th and consecutive birdies on the 3rd and 4th holes, he struggled to maintain consistency, ultimately finishing with a 6-over 78 for the round and maintaining his T32 position overall.

While it was undoubtedly a tough debut for Charlie, the experience serves as a valuable learning opportunity for the young golfer. Notably, his inclusion in the tournament garnered significant media and fan attention, leading to heightened security measures at the event, likely in response to previous incidents of unruly fan behavior during his attempts to qualify for PGA Tour events. Despite the challenges, Charlie’s debut in the AJGA showcases his potential and sets the stage for future growth and development in his golfing career.

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Charlie Woods struggles with various problems and suffers on AJGA debut

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Woods shot a 15-over par

Charlie Woods has had a mixed debut at the Will Lowery Junior Championship, hosted by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA).

The young golfer, aged 15 as of February, received a sponsor’s invite into the tournament, marking his first appearance in the AJGA circuit.

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However, Charlie’s performance thus far has been inconsistent. After completing two rounds at the Carolina Trace Country Club in Sanford, Florida, he finds himself at 15-over par.

His first round saw him carding a 78, marked by three birdies but also marred by five bogeys and consecutive double-bogeys on the 2nd and 3rd holes.

How was Woods’ second round?
The second round proved similarly challenging for Charlie, with eight bogeys and a double bogey at the par-4 5th. Despite managing a lone birdie on the par-4 4th, he concluded the round with an 81, bringing his cumulative score to 15-over par. As the competition enters its final round on Sunday, Charlie currently stands at T40 in the 51-player field.

Nevertheless, Charlie’s participation in this event has garnered considerable attention from both media and fans. Reports indicate heightened security measures, including armed police conducting thorough ID checks at the entrance, likely in response to previous incidents of unruly fan behavior experienced by Charlie during a pre-qualifier for the Cognizant Classic in February.

He was forced to bring in a host of security personnel and armed police to protect him from the crowd getting out of control. In the Cognizant Classic in February, his hopes of progressing impacted by fans eager to catch a close glimpse of the American prodigy in action.

A big part of his run was hampered by a large number of fans swarming the young golfer, with intruding fans seen walking alongside him and asking for photographs, distracting him from focusing on the green.

Amidst the challenges, Charlie has received support from his father, Tiger Woods, who was seen cheering him on during his debut in the AJGA circuit. Tiger, a 15-time major champion, made a rushed return from the Bahamas to be present at the event after engaging in confidential discussions with LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan earlier in the week.

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Tiger Woods’ son Charlie protected by armed police detail after fans swamp teenager

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His son, Charlie, is a budding golfer and fans have taken notice

Charlie Woods has been given extra security protection after being swamped by overzealous fans following his debut appearance this week in Carolina.

The youngster, 15, is playing at the 2024 Will Lowery Junior Championship this week with his father, golf icon Tiger Woods, marking Charlie’s debut at the American Junior Golf Association.

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But the occasion was marred after the budding golfer was forced to bring in a host of security personnel and armed police to protect him from the crowd getting out of control.

It comes after Woods Jr attempted to qualify for the Cognizant Classic in February, only to see his hopes of progressing impacted by fans eager to catch a close glimpse of the American prodigy in action.

A big part of his run was hampered by a large number of fans swarming the young golfer, with intruding fans seen walking alongside him and asking for photographs, distracting him from focusing on the green.

The teenager ended up shooting a round of 86 and it is fair to say some part of his disappointing score was down to the disturbances caused while he was on course.

It seems his management and father were keen not to have a repeat for this tournament, as they brought in a team of security officers to shield him. According to reports, police have been deployed at the entrance and are ensuring fans are thoroughly checked before they are let in.

Heavy pressure on Charlie Woods
It is inevitable that Woods Jr will be facing the spotlight as he attempts to make his way into professional golf, largely due to his father’s exploits in the sport.

At the age of 48, Tiger is still playing, although he has limited himself to one major event a month after experiencing life-changing injuries in a car crash. He even caddied for Charlie at Notah Begay III and played alongside him at the PNC Championship.

If he is anywhere near as talented as his father, Charlie will no doubt have a bright future in the sport. But it seems fans need to be responsible in how they treat the youngster as he gets to grips with his status.

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‘Sponsors Exemption What a Joke’: Charlie Woods Faces Golf World’s Fury Ahead of His AJGA Debut

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It has been more than a month since Tiger Woods has been missing from the greens. After withdrawing from the Genesis Invitational in round two, the golf great went on another short hiatus to better care for his health. However, despite being away from the cameras, Woods was seen visiting North Carolina with his son, Charlie Woods.

The TW Legion tweeted that Woods accompanied Woods Jr for his AJGA debut. Charlie Woods has been given a sponsor’s exemption to play at the Will Lowery Championship at the Carolina Country Club in Sanford. It will be a 54-hole event for boys and girls aged 12 to 19.

This will be the 15-year-old golfer’s first outing after attempting to qualify for the Cognizant Classic earlier this year, which attracted a group of rowdy fans. Regardless, Charlie Woods’s receiving a sponsor’s exemption did not sit well with many in the golf world. Although Woods always supported his son, it seems that the reactions from the golf world have been strikingly opposite.

The netizens disapproved of the leeway given to Woods’s son and posted many sarcastic remarks about his skills. This time, they were questioning whether Charlie Woods should have received the exemption.

Netizens disparage Charlie Woods before his AJGA debut
Being the son of unarguably one of the best golfers does carry some disadvantages, and people being critical of his every move is one of them. And Charlie Woods has had it done to him quite a few times. This was not a rarity that had been evoked in the golf world.

One fan was utterly shocked that Charlie Woods was given a sponsor’s exemption for AJGA and retorted that he should stick to high school for the time being.

This user made a sarcastic jibe at Charlie Woods, who has been called “GOAT in waiting”. They satirically asked that if he was the best Jr in the country, why did he need a sponsor exemption?

One viewer was in disbelief at a golfer requesting a sponsor’s exemption to play at the AJGA event. They asked, “How do you need a sponsor exemption for AJGA ???”

This spectator remarked that Charlie Woods should be playing at the junior events rather than trying to qualify for Tour events as he did for Cognizant Classic.

One believed that Charlie Woods took the place of someone more deserving and then called the sponsor exemption a joke. They said, “How many kids better then Woods missed out on a spot because his name is Woods.”

Lastly, one shared how security at the Carolina Country Club has been increased as last time, fans flocked to Charlie Woods at the Cognizant Classic’s pre-qualifier.

Charlie Woods will be playing at the Will Lowery Championship from March 21st to 24th. While sponsor exemptions are part of golf, was it unreasonable that Woods Jr. received one? Tell us in the comments below.

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Who Is Charlie Woods’s Nemesis, Miles Russell? Comparing Career Stats of the Two Rising Talents

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The headlines are brimming with the news of the legend’s son, Charlie Woods. Fascinatingly, he had decided to take part in the pre-qualifiers for an upcoming PGA Tour event, the Cognizant Classic. But even so, it’s not as if the journey for the young athlete until the main tournament would be an easy one. Why? Enter Miles Russell.

Who is he? Well, he is the only 15-year-old, apart from Tiger Woods’s son, who would be taking part in the pre-qualifiers. In the meantime, it is natural to get curious about the two athletes as they gear up to take part in the PGA Tour event.

Has Charlie Woods finally met his match in Miles Russell?
Russell was dubbed the ‘Boys Player of the Year‘ at the American Junior Golf Boys Association soon after turning 15, becoming the youngest player to be crowned so. Moreover, he was able to surpass the record of the 15-time major champ, who claimed the same in 1991, at the age of 15. Besides, the feat has made him join the legend in becoming the only two 15-year-olds who have won the award.

What’s more, in terms of ranking, the young golfer ranks 76th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, while being the first in the AJGA rankings, as opposed to Woods Jr., who is not ranked in either. This can be attributed to the reason being Mr. T’s son not having ever played for AJGA or qualified for a USGA amateur event.

That’s not all. Charlie’s nemesis has clinched the fourth position on the Junior Golf Scoreboard Rankings (Boys) and the top place in the GW rankings. However, the 15-year-old Woods has his name ranked as low as T1300 in the former while being placed at T1148 in the latter standings. It appears the youngster has his game cut out for him for the week’s pre-qualifiers.

Although the 82-time PGA Tour champ’s son is not ranked highly when compared with Russell, it’s not as if he is devoid of any achievements. Interestingly, over the past year, Charlie Woods has managed to rake in many wins and top finishes, one of which came alongside his father at the 2021 PNC Championship.

Woods Jr. and Russell, are not your average junior golfers
Aside from a T2 at the parent-child event, the young athlete was able to push his team from the Benjamin School to win the Florida High School State Championship. In addition, he won the Major Championship at Village Golf Course in Florida, along with qualifying for the Notah Begay III Junior Golf Championship with a victory at the Last Chance Florida Regional (Boys).

Now, coming back to Russell. At the age of 9, he was able to qualify for the Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals and became one of 10 players in the boys’ 7-9 age group. Besides, he was able to do so by finishing first in the driving portion of the regional finals while tying for second in putting and tying for third in chipping. What’s more, he had also won a local qualifier at TPC Sawgrass and emerged victorious at a sub-regional qualifier at the World Golf Village.

Well, although there is enough room for both of them to qualify, one can’t help but imagine both the youngsters duking it out against each other at the same. Anyhow, many eyes would be undoubtedly on the pre-qualifiers, the event where the legend’s son would battle it out against another golfer who broke the legend’s record!

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Tiger Woods’ son Charlie has game interrupted as woman tries to arrange a date for her granddaughter

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Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie, is certainly growing up as he prepares to become a professional golfer but another indicator happened in a different way as a grandmother attempted to set him up on a date with her granddaughter.

The teenager is currently competing in a pre-qualifying round for the Cognizant Classic and shot 16-over 86 at the Lost Lake Golf Club in Florida, not far away from where his father regularly practices in Jupiter, FL.

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It’s believed that the senior woman pulled her granddaughter out of school so they could attend the golf event in the hope that he would “notice her” and become enamored at first sight and take her out on a date.

How did the fans interrupt him?
But as Woods attempted to qualify for his first ever PGA Tour event, a crowd member disrupted his flow. In fact, the crowd regularly interrupted him even though his father wasn’t present, as everyone ones to get a big closer to Tiger Woods.

To summarize how the atmosphere was, as he walked off from a hole, he said to his caddie, Jacob “JJ” Kutner, “That was some round, huh?”

One fan interrupted him by rushing to him with a pen and with a copy of How I Play Golf, the book written by his father, to get it signed but an official dismissed the request to do so.

Nonetheless, he should qualify for any PGA Tour pre-qualifier as Charlie Woods holds a +3 handicap index with the Florida State Golf Association although he didn’t manage to do so this time with the 50 crowd members no doubt putting him off.

That means it hasn’t been a good week for the Woods’ as his father pulled out of the Genesis Invitational recently due to suffering from flu-like symptoms and an undisclosed illness as he attempts to return to the big time.

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Charlie Woods’s Mistreatment Leaves Paige Spiranac Boiling With Rage; Attacks ‘Constant Media Coverage’ in Latest Tweet

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Charlie Woods can do with a lot fewer eyes on him. None other than Paige Spiranac, the celebrity influencer, feels so. The 30-year-old golf beauty took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her dissatisfaction toward the golf community after the younger Woods failed in his bid to qualify for a PGA Tour event. But the matter was made worse because of an undue amount of attention lavished on the 15-year-old.

Spiranac feels the golf world needs to cut him some slack. “How about we let Charlie Woods develop his game without constant media coverage. Golf is mentally challenging enough without all the added eyeballs on him and pressure.” Woods Jr. carded 16-over 86 in the first round of the pre-qualifier for the Cognizant Classic (earlier known as the Honda Classic) in Hobe Sound, Florida. The top five players and ties advanced to the Monday qualifying round of the tournament.

The 15-year-old, who has regularly appeared with his father, Tiger Woods, at the PNC Championship, started his round with an 11-over 47 in the front nine. But a costly 12 on the par-4 seventh hole sealed his fate. Although Charlie Woods made 11 pars, that wasn’t enough to save the day, which also included 2 bogeys and a double bogey on the back nine.

His round was closely monitored, with every shot being put under the scanner on social media. Paige Spiranac feels it’s not right to put that much pressure on a 15-year-old golfer, especially when it was technically a qualifier for a qualifier event, and stated, “It was a pre qualifier for the Monday qualifier. A lot of juniors play in pre quals and Mondays for experience. It’s not uncommon at all.”

Teenage Woods’ swing was a matter of much debate, considering how closely it resembles his father’s. Moreover, Woods Jr. bombed a 300-yard drive at the 2023 PNC Championship and has been winning silverware for his school as well. All that led to huge anticipation around Charlie Woods. “Don’t compare him to me,” said Tiger Woods on an episode of Another Golf Podcast. “He’s not me, he’s Charlie, okay? He’s going to be his own person. Whatever road he goes down, he’s going to go down his own road, and he’s going to create his own path.”

The 15-time Major champion may have made this clear. However, carrying the Woods name and being in the spotlight, with every move he makes being scrutinized, is something Charlie might just have to live with. So, after Paige Spiranac expressed her thoughts on the treatment Charlie Woods is getting, another user compared his situation to Gary Nicklaus.

“For Tiger Woods’ son to attempt a career as a professional golfer is fraught with unfair comparisons and a virtually impossible mountain to climb… Just ask Gary Nicklaus,” they wrote. Notably, it wasn’t just the media coverage that Woods Jr. had to battle, as on-ground reports revealed an ugly show from the spectators.

Unruly fans add to Charlie Woods’ woes
First off, Tiger Woods wasn’t there; the 15-time Major champion recently withdrew from the Genesis Invitational – a tournament he hosts – with the flu that later turned out to be influenza. Mother Elin Nordegren was present, though. With all the attention Charlie’s getting, there were around 50 fans tagging the 15-year-old, completely disregarding requests from field marshals. The Palm Beach Post reported that one fan even retorted, “Who are you? The fire marshal?”

There was no dearth of autograph hunters as well, with some taking Tiger Woods’ book to get a sign from his son. This isn’t an uncommon occurrence, though – people wanting his autograph, that is. Earlier, his school coach also revealed that the 15-year-old draws a huge crowd whenever news of him teeing up gets out. But this time, only one of his friends and two security details were there to protect him instead of his entire Benjamin School team. Nevertheless, Woods Jr. maintained a graceful appearance that would perhaps get a pat from Paige Spiranac.

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Tiger Woods’ Son Charlie, 15, Aiming to Qualify for First-Ever PGA Tour Event

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Tiger Woods’ son Charlie is looking to play pro.

The 15-year-old will take part in a PGA Tour pre-qualifier Thursday in an attempt to play the Cognizant Classic in Florida from Feb. 29 to March 3, the PGA Tour stated on its website Wednesday.

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Charlie will play at Lost Lake Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida, which is one of four pre-qualifying sites for the Classic. A total of 25 players will then advance to a full qualifier on Monday, from which four will earn the right to tee off in the Cognizant Classic alongside pros including Rickie Fowler and current world No. 2 Rory McIlroy,

The son of the 82-time PGA Tour winner will be just 15 years and 21 days old if he’s successful, according to USA Today. This will top his father, 48, who played his first Tour event at the age of 16

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Charlie has previously competed with his dad in the two-player PNC Championship, which features teams comprised of a major champion and a family member. In 2021, Tiger and Charlie finished second in the event, reported ESPN.

In addition to Charlie, Tiger shares daughter Sam Alexis, 16, with his ex-wife Elin Nordegren. In December 2023, she also joined the duo at the PNC Championship when she served as her dad’s caddie for the first time at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida.

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In a video jointly shared on the PGA Tour and PNC Championship’s Instagram pages, Sam stood next to her father and chatted with him as she cleaned one of his clubs.

“For the first time, Sam Woods is caddying for her father today ❤,” the post’s caption read.

“I just love being with them and seeing what they’re doing, what they’re capable of doing – the joys, just the shifts of interest,” the golf legend said of his children in 2011. “It’s just fun. We have a great time together.”

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