Home

Golf

‘I Became His Dad’: Tiger Woods and Fred Couples Enjoy a ‘Family Oriented’ Relationship, Except When It Comes to Golf

Published 04/19/2023, 4:25 PM EDT

Follow Us

via Reuters

The documentary series “The Tiger Effect” examines Tiger Woods‘ influence on the golf industry and beyond. The series delves into Woods’ rise to stardom, his dominance on the golf course, and his cultural significance as a black athlete in a predominantly white sport.

However, a recent video from the documentary that featured Fred Couples brought him into the public eye. The PGA Tour golfer was seen naming Woods as the best player of all time in the video. Even though the incident has now passed, Couples has once again made headlines as a result of a documentary clip.

Opinions of Fred Couples regarding his role as Tiger Woods’ father

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The documentary “The Tiger Effect” was already the talk of the town even before its release. The whole golf world was waiting for the series, and it was the most hyped thing in the recent times. The documentary got into the news many times due to its teasers and video clips. Now as the documentary is out it is catching all the attention.

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest Golf stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Couples’ video declaring Woods to be the greatest of all time went viral, and now there is another clip of him that has garnered attention. The 63-year-old can be seen discussing his relationship with the Hall of Famer in a video that the PGA Tour aired on YouTube. Couples discussed how their shared bond evolved into a father-son type of relationship while discussing their bond.

While talking about how he acted as the 15-times major winner’s father, Couples said, “As I got older, it was more about his back. You know, you gotta be careful. I know your kids are small, but they’re running at you and jump in your arms. You know, wear tennis shoes, forget these dress shoes. When you go to these black-tie events, wear dark tennis shoes. You know, no one cares what you’re wearing, but you can’t wear those shoes. And so, I became his dad in a roundabout way. Except for when you talk golf. With Tiger, it’s a little family oriented. And it’s a lot of how’re you feeling.”

What is the documentary about?

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Woods is regarded as one of the all-time greatest golfers. The five-time Masters champion has an undeniable impact on the game. The show delves deeply into the life of the Hall of Famer, from his formative years as a young prodigy through his ascent to fame as a professional golfer. The documentary’s key subject is the cultural importance. Woods is a black athlete in a sport where white players have always held a dominant position. The 47-year-old’s early struggles and setbacks as a golfer are explored in the series, as well as how he overcame them to become one of the sport’s most successful players.

via Imago

The documentary also explores the scandals and controversies that have dogged Woods throughout his career, including his scandals and his public apologies. The series sheds light on Woods’s psychological and emotional toll as well as how they affected his performance.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Have you watched the documentary? If yes, what are your views about it? Let us know in the comments below.

Watch this story: Tiger Woods Is Insanely Rich, But Even the Golf Billionaire Stands No Where Near the World’s Richest Athlete

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by:

Suhaib Bashir Dar

151Articles

One take at a time

Suhaib is a new addition to the EssentiallySports team as a golf writer. His passion for golf started with his admiration for Tiger Woods, and his favorite golf book is the co-authored Unprecedented: The Masters and Me by the legend himself. Before transitioning to golf, Suhaib wrote about the NBA, where he explored the legacies of basketball legends like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.
Show More>

Edited by:

Manaal Siddiqui

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT