What is Tiger Woods’ net worth? Is Tiger Woods dating anyone now?
Introduction
Tiger Woods is an American professional golfer who became the first player to win four major tournaments consecutively.
Biography
He was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California, as Eldrick Tont Woods.
His mom is a native of Thailand, while his dad is a retired lieutenant colonel in the US Army.
At age 3, Woods shot a 48 over nine holes at the Navy course.
From age 4 to 10, he was coached by Rudy Duran.
“He’s a wizard at playing golf,” Duran said about Woods. “Always has been.”
At age 5, he was featured in Golf Digest.
Tiger Woods watches his shot during the 1992 Los Angeles Open at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades – @Getty
He turned professional at age 20
At age 20, Tiger turned professional.
In 1997, he became the youngest #1 golfer ever. Later that year, he was chosen as the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.
In 2001 and 2002, Woods won back-to-back Masters titles.
Tiger Woods of USA poses with the claret jug following his two shot victory at the end of the final round of The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 23, 2006 in Hoylake – @Getty
In 2007, he won the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational.
On March 25, 2012, Tiger won the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
In January 2013, he won the Farmers Insurance Open by four shots.
In 2017, he had 5 drugs in his system during a DUI arrest.
Tiger Woods is seen in a police booking photo after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) May 29, 2017 in Jupiter, Florida – @Getty
In April 2019, he won The Masters Tournament. He also took home $2 million.
In 2021, he had a car accident in California which ended his career as a full-time professional. Woods also had to undergo emergency surgery to repair several fractures.
Wife
In 2004, Tiger Woods married Elin Nordegren at the 19th hole of the Sandy Lane resort in Barbados. Elin is a former Swedish model and nanny who also has a degree in psychology.
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren arrive at the 35th Ryder Cup Matches Gala Dinner at the Fox Theater on September, 15 2004 in Detroit – @Getty
Woods met Elin in 2001 through golfer Jesper Parnevik.
Their daughter, Sam Alexis, was born in 2007. Two years later, Tiger and his wife welcomed a son named Charlie Axel.
On August 23, 2010, their divorce was finalized. The cause of divorce was allegations that Woods was involved in a string of infidelities.
“I was unfaithful, I had affairs, I cheated,” Woods later said.
Woods paid Nordegren $100 million in their divorce settlement.
Girlfriends
From March 2013 to May 2015, Woods dated American World Cup alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn.
Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods attend the Costume Institute Gala for the “PUNK: Chaos to Couture” exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013 in New York City – @Getty
They met at a charity event in 2012.
From 2017 to 2022, Tiger Woods was in a relationship with former restaurant manager and hospitality veteran Erica Herman.
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In March, Herman filed two lawsuits against Woods. One to nullify the non-disclosure agreement that Woods had her sign when they started dating. In the second lawsuit, she claimed $30 million in damages since she was kicked out of his house.
In November 2023, Herman dropped the lawsuits against Woods.
Height
6′ (1.83 m)
Tiger Woods – Net Worth
So, how much is Tiger Woods worth?
Woods accrued most of his wealth from his career as a pro golfer.
“I think the best thing is being able to play golf competitively for a living.” Woods once said.
During his career, Woods has earned over $154 million in prize money.
In 1996, he inked a five-year deal with Nike worth $40 million.
Tiger Woods of the United States laughs on the tenth green during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament – @Getty
In 1997, Woods was paid $10 million for an exclusive deal with EA Sports. In the same year, he had a contract with American Express for which Woods was paid $13 million over five years.
In 2001, Woods signed another contract with Nike worth $100 million. In 2006, a new deal was penned worth for 8 years worth $200 million. In his Nike TV commercials, no special effects were used.
In 2013, Tiger signed a 10-year extension worth $200 million.
In early 2024, his longtime partnership with Nike ended. “You challenged us. And most of all, yourself,” the company said in a statement. “And for that challenge we’re grateful.”
Gatorade signed Woods to a deal in 2007. The deal ended in 2010 due to his adulterous affairs surfaced. A Gatorade spokesperson said — “I can confirm that we no longer see a role for Tiger in our marketing efforts.”
In 2014, Tiger penned a sponsorship deal with Hero MotoCorp worth about $7 million.
In 2023, Tiger partnered with Joe Lewis and Justin Timberlake to build a 600-acre luxury residential club community in Florida, known as The Wellington. It will feature both condo residences and single-family custom homes.
In 2009, he announced plans to design his first US golf course. In 2024, Woods announced a Texas course-design project, called the Bluejack Ranch.
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In 2016, Monster Energy announced a partnership with Woods. The deal was extended in 2018.
In 2022, Woods alongside Mike McCarley and Rory McIlroy founded TMRW. TMRW Sports is valued at nearly $500 million.
Therefore, Tiger Woods has an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion.
Real estate
In 2000, Woods bout a home in Windermere, Florida with views of Lake Isleworth for $2.475 million. In 2012, he sold it to professional golfer Bubba Watson.
In 2006, he paid $38 million for a 12-acre plot on Jupiter Island property. After purchasing the property, he invested $15 million in the estate. The property includes two homes — one has six bedrooms and seven baths and another house has eight bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.
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