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‘The Real Tiger Woods Isn’t That Marketable’: Despite the Fame and a Larger-Than Life Public Persona, Tiger Woods’ Close Friend Once Revealed the Golfer’s True Character

Published 09/28/2022, 8:30 AM EDT

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Tiger Woods is a golf legend, and everyone admires him for his techniques, consistency, and dedication. He has been endorsing brands since 1996. But this is not all that Woods is. There is so much more that we do not know about former No.1. But who knows you better than your friends? Friends know everything about you; they see you at your best and your worst. You confide in them. A friend of Woods knew his secret inner side that the world wasn’t aware of.

 

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The shocking truth about Tiger Woods

We know the legendary Tiger Woods by many names, the former No.1, 15 times Major champion, Green jacket winner, and much more. But there is something which we were never aware of. A friend of Woods revealed he is not as fun and vibrant as he seems!

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Woods is shy and awkward. He has good intentions, but he is not suitable for life in public. The PGA Tour member is great if you meet him for 30 seconds. But he is a different story when you get to know him better. His friend said“Frankly, the real Tiger Woods isn’t that marketable.” Woods is an aloof person who wants to be left alone to read a book. He is not a ‘public figure’ person.

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According to his friend, being a celebrity means you attract much unwanted attention and public scrutiny. For Woods, this drove a jam in his personality. He is an introvert who wants to be alone. However, his financial interests led him out of his comfort zone. He had to struggle with becoming an extrovert. Being a celebrity changed him, and he struggled to cope with that.

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Woods endorsement and financial interests

Despite Woods being an introvert, his financial interests have made him sign many endorsement deals. Even though he is aloof, big brands wanted him to be the face of the brand because of his celebrity status. He is one of the most celebrated personalities in the sports world. 

Woods’ first endorsement was with Nike in 1996 after he turned professional at the age of 20. Next he landed with Titleist, ranked as the most lucrative endorsement contract in golf history. He also went on to sign deals with brands like Rolex, Hero MotoCorp, Bridgestone Golf, and many more.

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Watch this story- After Going Through a Lot of Ugly Incidents, Tiger Woods Revealed the Gravity of the Impact After Returning to Golf in 2010

It is hard to think of Woods as an introvert when he is a huge public figure with a fun personality. What are your thoughts on Woods’ personality? Let us know in the comments below.

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Written by:

Saumya Yashawant

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A Commerce graduate who turned her passion into her profession, Saumya is a Golf writer at Essentially Sports. Having developed the love for the sport at a very young age, she watched Tiger Woods and caught inspiration from his legacy early on. Apart from Woods, she shares great admiration for her country's players like Vishwanathan Anand and Neeraj Chopra.
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Manaal Siddiqui

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