Earl Woods
United States Army Colonel (1932–2006)
Earl Dennison Woods (March 5, 1932 – May 3, 2006) was a U.S. Army infantry officer and father of American professional golfer Tiger Woods. Woods started his son in golf at a very early age and coached him exclusively over his first years in the sport. He later published two books about the process.
Woods served two tours of duty in South Vietnam and retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was also a college baseball player. Woods' granddaughter, Cheyenne Woods, is also a professional golfer.
Early life
Woods was born in Manhattan, Kansas. His father, Miles Woods, had five children by his first wife, Viola, and six more (of whom Earl was the youngest) by his second, Maude Carter. Miles was an epileptic who worked as a street cleaner and caretaker. Although his father was a devout Baptist, Miles also had a reputation for being able to swear for 30 minutes without interruption.
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