Sam Alexis Woods' Real Life Story Explained

As his firstborn, it's no surprise that Tiger Woods was eager to get Sam Alexis Woods into golf. He joked with reporters that he put a golf club in her hand as a newborn. "She couldn't quite hold it. But it was there," he joked (via People). Despite years on the course watching her father, Sam fell in love with a different sport — soccer. In an interview with Golf, Tiger explained he's supportive of any sport his kids choose. "They're keen into soccer; if they want to play golf, that's great. If they don't, that's fine, too," he explained. "As long as they have a good time playing sports." 

His son Charlie fell in love with golf later on, but for now, Sam seems to be sticking to soccer. In 2015, Tiger shared photos on Twitter of Sam meeting the US Women's National Soccer Team and thanked them for their hospitality. "Our pleasure!!!," player Abby Wambach responded. "Sam was more worried about all her teammates getting theirs autographs and pics first. Classy kid!!"

In 2019, as Tiger competed in The Masters, his daughter was on the sidelines cheering him on. Following his big win, he explained how he convinced her to be there. "Sam actually lost a state soccer tournament yesterday, so I convinced her to come up and watch The Masters," he told reporters (per the Mirror). Good thing she did, because she got a front-row seat to watch her dad's historic win.

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