Tiger Woods shared a close bond with his late father, Earl Woods. The two were so close that the legendary golfer did not hide any secrets from his father. In an earlier interview, a former US Army infantry officer shared some tidbits about Tiger Woods’ past love life and how he was dissuaded from such a relationship.

Tiger Woods’ Dating Life Revealed by Earl Woods

Now in his late 40s, Tiger Woods is currently dating Erica Herman. The famous golfer has been married once, to Swedish model Elin Nordegren. However, his marriage ended after his much publicized affairs came to light.

Despite his global status, not much is known about Woods’ dating life before he turned pro. As his closest confidante, the father had knowledge of his son’s relationship, which he decided to spread in an interview.

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“He had a girlfriend in school and one in college,” he said. Woods senior then described his son’s relationship with his girlfriend at school, claiming parental interference caused problems.

“I didn’t think the one at school) was a bad idea. What I thought was a bad idea was what her family had in mind, he said. But what did they have in mind? Tiger’s talents convinced them of his riches in the future, according to Earl Woods.

“They had decided that Tiger was going to make a lot of money. They meant to make the relationship a permanent relationship,” he revealed.

Did Earl Woods forbid Tiger from such a relationship?

According to Woods senior, he was able to see through the relationship, but his son could not. As a parent, he could either block Tiger from meeting him further, or advise him on his thoughts and let him make his own decision.

“As a parent, I could do one of two things; I could forbid him to see her, or I could counsel him and then wait for him to grow and find out what was right for himself.” Earl Woods said. What did the father of the future golf great choose?

“I chose the latter. And that’s what happened to the relationship, he revealed.

Tiger Woods married Elin Nordegren in a lavish wedding in October 2004. But in 2009, the golfer’s scandalous personal life became public, breaking up their marriage. When they are together with Herman, people speculate when he will marry her.

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