Earl Woods dies

nickel · 05-03-2006, 01:09 PM

Just heard Tiger has released this information. Link to follow. I heard it on the radio and can't find it online yet.

They always seemed like best of friends, and Mr. Woods did serve as a great role model and instructor.

RIP Tiger's Dad

found it:

Quote:

Tiger Woods' father, Earl, succumbs to cancer

Updated: May 3, 2006, 3:06 PM ET

CYPRESS, Calif. -- Earl Woods, who was more determined to raise a good son than a great golfer and became the role model, architect and driving force behind Tiger Woods' phenomenal career, died Wednesday morning at his home. He was 74.

Tiger Woods called his father his best friend.

Earl Woods first was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1998, but the cancer returned in 2004 and spread to other parts of his body. He has not seen his son play since Woods won his Target World Challenge in December 2004 at Sherwood Country Club.

"My dad was my best friend and greatest role model, and I will miss him deeply," Tiger Woods said on his Web site. "I'm overwhelmed when I think of all of the great things he accomplished in his life. He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, soldier, husband and friend. I wouldn't be where I am today without him, and I'm honored to continue his legacy of sharing and caring."

He went to Augusta, Ga., for The Masters last year, but never made it to the course. Woods broke down in tears after winning his fourth green jacket in a playoff.

"Every year that I've been lucky enough to win this tournament, my dad's been there to give me a big hug. And today, he wasn't there," Woods said. "I can't wait to get home and see him, and give him a big bear hug."

Earl Woods' health was said to be deteriorating over the holidays, and he was not strong enough to attend the grand opening Feb. 10 of the Tiger Woods Learning Center in Anaheim, Calif. Woods said he spoke to his father the night before the opening, and "he kept telling me how proud he was of what I was able to do, and proud of me for thinking of this. It's hard on all of us."

Earl Woods was a retired Army sergeant who was credited by his son for developing a mental tenacity that led to Tiger Woods' ascension to No. 1 in the golf world.

"All of us at the PGA Tour are very saddened to learn of the passing of Tiger Woods' father, Earl. Our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to Tiger and his family during this very sad time," PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem said in a statement. "Earl Woods will always be remembered for the tremendous way in which he and Tiger's mother, Kultida, provided Tiger with every opportunity to develop the physical and mental qualities that enabled Tiger to become the world's best golfer and an outstanding representative of the game and its values."

http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=2431912

KIISQueen · 05-03-2006, 01:28 PM

Bless His Soul

brainsmile · 05-03-2006, 01:46 PM

you raised a good kid and that's the best thing you can do

DarkFury · 05-03-2006, 02:18 PM

Yup... we knew this was coming.

R.I.P. Earl... hopefully they have some nice golfing greens up there.

speedracer120 · 05-03-2006, 02:44 PM

This man had a gift that was much more valuable then teaching his son to golf. RIP.

05-03-2006, 01:46 PM	#3
brainsmile Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: woah... why is welfareloser here with me so early in the morning and more importantly why am I wearing her clothes?!? Posts: 13,754	you raised a good kid and that's the best thing you can do __________________ ********************************** DCM #1 (Founder) "Nobody beats Vitus Gerulaitis 18 times in a row." - Vitus Gerulaitis on beating Jimmy Connors after 17 failed attempts.

05-03-2006, 02:18 PM	#4
DarkFury Secretary of the Navy Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chillin' N Da 'Hood Posts: 34,997	Yup... we knew this was coming. R.I.P. Earl... hopefully they have some nice golfing greens up there. __________________ DarkFury's Pimptopia - Don't Hate the Playa, Hate the Game! Home of the Original OG Pimp (accept NO imitations)

05-03-2006, 02:44 PM	#5
speedracer120 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: HB,CA/PA Posts: 3,437	This man had a gift that was much more valuable then teaching his son to golf. RIP. __________________ Off in La La Land

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

05-03-2006, 01:28 PM	#2
KIISQueen Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,985	Bless His Soul

User Name
Password
Remember Me?