Earl Woods
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Earl Dennison Woods (March 5, 1932 – May 3, 2006) was the 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.
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Birth name | Earl Dennison Woods |
Born | (1932-03-05)March 5, 1932 Manhattan, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | May 3, 2006(2006-05-03) (aged 74) Cypress, California, U.S. |
Buried | Manhattan, Kansas[1] |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1954–1974[2] |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Unit | |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | See awards |
Children | 4, including Tiger |
Relations | Cheyenne Woods (granddaughter) |
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He was previously a U.S. Army infantry officer who served two tours of duty in South Vietnam and retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was also a college baseball player. His granddaughter, Cheyenne Woods, is also a professional golfer.