Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods was born December 30, 1975 in Cypress, CA. He is still alive.


Tiger is famous because he is one of the most best players in Golf.
Tiger was born in Cypress, CA. His real name is Eldrick T. Woods. He was an only child to Earl and Kultida. His mother's nationality was Thai. His father is an African American.

Tiger watched his dad hit golf balls. At age two he was on T.V. with a golfer named Bob Hope. He won golf tournaments consecutively from ages 8-15.


He played his first pro tournament at age 16. In 1996 he was named "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated magazine. He has won all the major golf tournaments. He continues to play pro golf.


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