Does Tiger Woods’ Daughter Play Golf? Everything You Need to Know About the Golfer’s Eldest, Sam Alexis
May 6, 2019; Washington, D.C., USA; Tiger Woods poses with his son Charlie Axel Woods, daughter Sam Alexis Woods, mother Kultida Woods, and girlfriend Erica Herman along with U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump after being presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during an event at the White House in the Rose Garden. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
Although Charlie Woods has taken up the path of his dad Tiger Woods to become a successful golfer, Sam Alexis hasn’t. Unlike her younger brother, she was never inclined towards golf, rather she had an affinity with soccer. And Tiger Woods being the amazing dad that he is supports his daughter and attends all the events she plays in. But that doesn’t mean that he didn’t try bringing Sam into golf.
He made her hold a club at a very young age when she could barely use it. Sam was only six years old when she first attended a tournament the legendary golfer played in. Growing up, she cheered for her father in many events and also caddied for her brother. In fact, Sam’s name holds a very interesting story behind its significance to the Woods family.
The Secret Behind Sam Alexis’ Name
She was born a day after Tiger Woods clinched his victory at the 2007 US Open. She was also Tiger’s first child with his’ ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, before the couple declared their divorce in 2010. In an interview after Alexis’ birth, Woods explained why he chose that name. He said that he wanted a name that would share the family heritage of both Tiger and Elin.
Alexis joined her father not only in his tournaments but also at his induction ceremony into the Hall of Fame 2022. She became emotional while explaining how her father survived a car accident and came out a fighter. Although Woods’ marriage didn’t survive, his bond with his children became deeper with time.
