Earl Woods

Earl D. Woods
Official U.S. Army portrait
Birth nameEarl Dennison Woods
Born(1932-03-05)March 5, 1932
Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.
DiedMay 3, 2006(2006-05-03) (aged 74)
Cypress, California, U.S.
Buried
Manhattan, Kansas[1]
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1954–1974[2]
RankLieutenant colonel
Unit
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsSee awards
Children4, including Tiger
RelationsCheyenne Woods (granddaughter)

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.

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.

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