Earl Woods

Life and work

The story behind the role.

Father and early coach of Tiger Woods, closely associated with his development.

Earl Dennison Woods (March 5, 1932 – May 3, 2006) was a U.S. Army infantry officer and father of American professional golfer Tiger Woods. Woods started his son in golf at a very early age and coached him exclusively over his first years in the sport. He later published two books about the process. Woods served two tours of duty in South Vietnam and retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was also a college baseball player. Woods' granddaughter, Cheyenne Woods, is also a professional golfer.

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