The World of Golf In Tiger Woods’ Eyes
World class athletes take confident strides into the green and without hesitation swings his magic and wand and alas, the next victory was tightly clasped in his hands. This is probably a casual site for those who already knew him but for those who don’t, his name is Tiger Woods, and he is the richest athlete according to Forbes Magazine, at least for 2010.
Now he has another year to swing around those mighty and golden gold clubs that worked magic in the past, waiting for the opportune moment for the magic to come in again and rake in millions of dollars. This renowned athlete has stood the test of time and may once again be tested so his worth may truly come out and the tenacity borne alongside him find an avenue to flow through once again.
Born on December 30, 1975, is, Eldrick Tont ‘Tiger’ Woods, no doubt, is the world’s most successful athlete and professional golfer. He has won more titles in golf than most who came before him and probably more than those who will ever come after him. The name Tiger Woods is already found in history books, in endorsements and in professional golf history. The world knows who he is.
His early steps were nothing short of amazing. He started putting at age 2. Woods began holding and grasping what he would be holding and grasping for the rest of his life while all other babies were busy sucking their thumbs. This is definitely an example of the saying practice makes perfect. While babies were practicing how to be real babies, Woods was practicing how to be a real champion. At two years old, Tiger held in his hands, the magic wand that he would be swinging to and fro and make history in the world.
Woods’ career wasn’t at all perfect. He endured so many challenges compared to many couch potatoes out there. He also had his share of defeats that would bring his morale down. His father and mentor, the person who stood by him from the start to the present, through the going and tough times, from victory to defeat, - Earl Woods, died at 74 on May 3, 2006. He took a nine-month leave to mourn for one of the greatest losses in his life. It was hard life for Tiger Woods. Plus, he was experiencing marital issues of infidelity which largely marred his professional careers. Over a dozen infidelities surfaced through over a dozen women.
Although, the life of a champion is always about winning. He stood to his ground beyond all the marking in his life that would remind that while he may be the best, he is essentially not perfect. So, Tiger Woods is and will always be the champion that he was destined to be.
