Tiger Woods African American Golfer
Tiger Woods • He was born on December 30, 1975 • His name was EldrickTont Woods, but his nickname was “Tiger” • His mom was Kultida Woods • His dad was Earl • He has two half brothers and half sister
Golf • He started playing golf at the age of two • He was on the Mike Douglas show
Tournaments • He won the 1989 Big I when he was 13 years old • At 15 he was the world’s youngest Junior Amateur Champion • He became the youngest ever winner of the US Amateur Championship
children • Sam Alexis Woods born in 2007 • Charlie Axel born in 2009
Charities • The Tiger Woods Foundation • Helps kids ear scholarships, grants, explore careers, and helps character development • Has helped over 10 million kids
How he has changed the world • He’s helped open golf to more African Americans • Create Charities • Help young people meet goals • Teaches kids that you can do anything at any age!