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OnTiger Woods' big night, he’ll share the spotlight with his 14-year-old daughter.
When Woods get inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame this week, his daughter,Sam Alexis Woods, will introduce him for the special moment, the organization revealed on Tuesday.
The ceremony, which was previously postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place Wednesday night and will broadcast live on the Golf Channel starting at 7 p.m. EST.
“I am both honored and humbled to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame,” Woods said of his upcoming induction, according to thePGA Tour.
“This past year has been such an incredible journey and the support I’ve received from my family, friends and fans has been overwhelming,” he added. “This achievement is the ultimate recognition to never give up and keep chasing.”
The event is one of the few public appearances Woods has made sincesuffering substantial injuries in a car crashin February 2021.
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Woods suffered significant orthopedic injuries to his right leg, including fractures to his tibia and fibula bones, in the car crash, which occurred on the border of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in Southern California.
During the accident, Woods’car struck a sign in the center divider, cut through a tree, and landed alongside the road.
In July of last year, Woodsopened up about Sam, whom he shares with ex-wife Elin Nordegren, and what he thinks about raising a daughter.
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“I have this thing about… I feel like every dude should have a daughter,” Woods toldRed Table TalkhostJada Pinkett Smith, who shares daughterWillow Smithand sonJaden Smithwith husbandWill Smith.
When Pinkett Smith asked what his daughter has taught him, Woods joked, “What has my daughter taught me? I don’t like boys.”
He later answered that Sam “has taught me how to be more patient.”
“Daddy’s little girl,” the athlete added. “I love it.”
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Along with 46-year-old Woods' induction, three others will be enshrined in the World Golf Hall of Fame on Wednesday: 11-time LPGA winner Susie Maxwell Berning, and Tim Finchem and Marion Hollins, who are both listed as “contributors.”
source: people.com
