‘Not For Prize Money’: Despite The Golfer Being a Billionaire, Tiger Woods’ Ex Caddie Once Revealed a Humbling Trait of His Former Employer

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Golf – The 150th Open Championship – Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain – July 12, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. during practice REUTERS/Paul Childs
In the captivating world of professional golf, few names resonate as strongly as Tiger Woods. Renowned for his extraordinary talent and his contribution towards the advancement of the sport , Woods has etched his name in history as one of the sport’s greatest icons.
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However, despite his billionaire status, an intriguing revelation from his former caddie sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of Woods’ personality.
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During an episode of the Chasing Majors podcast series, Steve Williams, Woods’ ex-caddie, shared a surprising anecdote about the golf legend.
Williams disclosed that Tiger Woods, unlike most players, never paid attention to his tournament earnings. Regardless of the prize money at stake, Woods remained unfazed, focusing solely on his quest for greatness.
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“One of the things I admire most about Tiger is that at the completion of a tournament, you’d go into the scorer’s hut, and you sign your scorecard, and you hand it in. And they always have a sheet with the prize money allocation for everybody so you can look up on the screen to see how you finished and look down and see how much you won.”

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Golf – The Masters – Augusta National Golf Club – Augusta, Georgia, U.S. – April 8, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. tees off on the 12th during the second round REUTERS/Mike Blake
“Tiger never, ever once took a look at that… He played to win trophies and create records, not for prize money,” revealed Williams, expressing his admiration for Woods’ unique mindset.
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This revelation provides a glimpse into the enigmatic personality that propelled Woods to unprecedented success. Despite amassing a net worth of $1.1 billion, making him the first billionaire golfer in history, Woods remained driven by his love for the game and his relentless pursuit of excellence.
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Golf – 150th Open Championship – St Andrews, Scotland, Britain – July 10, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Paul Childs
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Woods owes a substantial portion of his immense wealth to his astute business acumen and lucrative endorsement deals. Partnerships with global brands like Nike, Bridgestone, Monster Energy, Rolex, and TaylorMade have contributed significantly to his financial success. In 2022 alone, Woods earned a staggering $68 million from endorsements. While solidifying his position as one of the highest-earning athletes in the world.
Beyond his financial achievements, Woods’ impact on the golfing world is immeasurable. With a remarkable 82 all-time PGA TOUR victories. He shares the record for the most wins in PGA Tour history with the legendary Sam Snead. Woods achieved numerous historical milestones throughout his career. Also including becoming the youngest golfer to complete the career grand slam at the age of 24, and simultaneously holding all four major trophies in 2001.
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Edited By: Manaal Siddiqui
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