Tiger Woods' Daughter Makes a Rare Public Appearance & Users Discuss Her Resemblance to Her Parents
Professional golfer Tiger Woods recently shared the spotlight with his teenage daughter, Sam Woods, who served as his caddy during a tournament. Fans reacted to Sam's special appearance, with some observers highlighting her strong resemblance to both her parents.
Since their father's rise to fame as a champion golfer, Tiger Woods' children have captured the public's interest. They occasionally make appearances during Tiger's games, including recent support from his daughter, Sam.
The 16-year-old was seen during the PNC Champtionship's Pro-Am event at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club undertaking a special task for her dad – caddying for him. A video capturing the father-daughter was shared online, where Sam was seen cleaning Tiger's golf club.
Tiger Woods and Sam Woods during the 2022 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction at the PGA TOUR Global Home on March 9, 2022, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. | Source: Getty Images
While it was undoubtedly a wonderful sight to see Tiger with his kid, fans couldn't help but point out Sam's strong resemblance to her parents, calling her their "spitting image. "A beautiful combination of Mom and Dad," one said. Another commenter claimed Sam looked more like Tiger's ex-wife but only with a darker complexion.
Born on Father's Day in 2007, Sam Alexis is Tiger's daughter with Elin Nordegren. Shortly after her birth, the athlete revealed the meaning behind his daughter's name, which had ties to his late father.
Tiger, Kultida, Sam Alexis, and Charlie Axel Woods alongside Erica Herman during Tiger's Medal of Freedom ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House May 6, 2019, in Washington, DC. | Source: Getty Images
Sam Woods during the 2022 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction at the PGA TOUR Global Home on March 9, 2022, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. | Source: Getty Images
Tiger's dad had given him the moniker Sam since birth because the older Woods found it more fitting. In tribute to Tiger's father, he named his then-newborn Sam. He also shared a glimpse of fatherhood at that time, saying that priorities in his life have since changed.
Tiger and Sam Woods, and wife, Elin Nordegren at Stanford Stadium on November 21, 2009, in Palo Alto, California.| Source: Getty Images
Tiger Woods is greeted by his son Charlie Woods, wife Elin Woods and daughter Sam Woods held at Congressional Country Club on July 5, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland. | Source: Getty Images
"It's just time management and understanding where your priorities are," he said. Becoming a father to Sam was nothing short of a beautiful experience that changed his life, alongside being a dad to his other kids.