Tiger Woods's Life

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Tiger Woods , was an incredible golfer and has possibly the best record in golfing history which could arguably make if one of the best golfers in history. He was a huge influence to golfing in general , which has had an impact on gold even to this day. His childhood , his teenage years and his adulthood all had an impact on his life which got him to where he is now. Tiger Woods was born with the name Eldrick Woods on December 30, 1975
, In Cypress , California. Tiger Woods was the only child between his two parents Earl and Kultida Woods. At a young age his parents identified his exquisite golfing talent. As a kid he had incredible golfing skills and technique as well as having a pure passion for the sport that would never die out. Tiger

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