Introduction
Tiger Woods is one of the most famous and successful golfers in history. He has won 15 major championships, 82 PGA Tour events, and numerous awards and accolades. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. But did you know that he has a niece who is also a professional golfer? Her name is Cheyenne Woods, and she plays on the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour. How is Cheyenne Woods related to Tiger Woods? And what is their relationship like? In this article, we will explore the family connection and the golf careers of the two Woods.
The family connection
Cheyenne Woods is the daughter of Susan Woods and Earl Dennison Woods Jr. Earl Dennison Woods Jr. is Tiger Woods’ half-brother, making Cheyenne Tiger’s half-niece. Earl Woods Jr. is one of the three children that Tiger’s father, Earl Woods Sr., had from his first marriage. Earl Woods Sr. divorced his first wife and married Tiger’s mother, Kultida Punsawad, with whom he had Tiger. Tiger is 20 years younger than Earl Woods Jr. and has a distant relationship with his half-siblings. However, Cheyenne is close to her half-uncle and considers him as a mentor and an inspiration.
The golf careers
Cheyenne Woods started playing golf at the age of five, coached by her grandfather, Earl Woods Sr. She played for the Xavier College Preparatory golf team and won two state championships in Arizona. She then attended Wake Forest University, where she won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship in 2011. She turned professional in 2012 and qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open. She joined the Ladies European Tour in 2013 and won her first major tour title at the Volvik RACV Ladies Masters in 2014. She also earned her LPGA Tour card in 2015 and 2016. As of 2023, she has two professional wins and has made over $600,000 in career earnings.
Cheyenne Woods often seeks advice from Tiger Woods, who has been supportive of her golf journey. She has also expressed her desire to create her own identity and not be defined by her last name. She said in an interview with Golf Digest: “I mean, I get it — he’s one of the most famous human beings on the planet, and we share a last name, as well as a profession. But let me clear something up once and for all: I love my uncle, and I treasure the advice he gives me when we speak every few months, but I am not Tiger Woods. It’s exhausting to live your life in terms of comparisons. I don’t need to be the next Tiger. I just want to become the best version of myself. I’m very proud to be related to my uncle, but it’s not what defines me as a golfer or a person. Yes, my last name is Woods — but you can call me Cheyenne.”
Conclusion
Cheyenne Woods and Tiger Woods are half-niece and half-uncle, but they share more than just a last name. They share a passion for golf, a family legacy, and a mutual respect. Cheyenne Woods is a talented and accomplished golfer in her own right, who has learned from and been inspired by Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods is a legendary and influential golfer, who has supported and encouraged Cheyenne Woods. They are both proud members of the Woods family, but they are also unique individuals with their own goals and dreams.
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