Elin Nordegren biography | birthday, trivia | Swedish Celebrity Relative | Who2 Celebrity Relative Elin Nordegren became world-famous in 2009, when her husband, superstar golfer Tiger Woods , admitted cheating on her. Nordegren first became a public figure in 2002 when she began dating Woods, one of the world’s most famous sports figures. A striking, blonde, blue-eyed Swede and part-time model, Nordegren was working as a nanny for Swedish golfer Jesper Parnevik when she met Woods. Reportedly Parnevik introduced the two at the 2001 British Open. Their romance became more widely known during the Masters golf tournament in April of 2002, and they became engaged in November of 2003. They were married in Barbados on 5 October 2004. Their first daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, was born on 18 June 2007; Woods told reporters that “Sam” was a nickname his father called him as a child. A son, Charlie Axel, was born on 8 February 2009.

On November 27 of 2009, police were called to the Woods home near Orlando, Florida, after Tiger crashed a Cadillac Escalade near their driveway at 2:30 in the morning. It was soon revealed that the Woods and Nordegren had been arguing, after she discovered his relationship with club hostess Rachel Uchitel . Other women then came forward to claim they had slept with Woods before and during his marriage. Two weeks later, Woods released a statement admitting “infidelity” and said he would take an indefinite break from golf. On 23 August 2010, the couple announced that they had divorced. Extra credit Elin Nordegren went by the name Elin Woods during her marriage to Tiger Woods; in the divorce announcement at the end of their marriage, she was identified again simply as Elin Nordegren… Elin Nordegren has never posed for nude photos; online photos with titles like “Elin Nordegren nude” or “Elin Woods naked” are fakes.

One particularly popular series featured a model named Kim Hiott… Elin Nordegren has a twin sister named Josefin; she is a lawyer in London, with the married name of Josefin Lonnborg. According to People magazine, the twins also have an older brother named Axel… Nordegren’s mother, Barbro Holmberg, has served as Sweden’s migration minister. Their father is a radio journalist. Tiger Woods - Golfer - Biography.com Tiger Woods Tiger Woods set an amazing pro golf career in motion in 1997, when he became the youngest man and the first African American to win the U.S. Masters. IN THESE GROUPS Famous Western High School Alumni quotes “The greatest thing about tomorrow is, I will be better than I am today...There is no such thing as a setback. The lessons I learn today I will apply tomorrow, and I will be better.” Tiger Woods Tiger Woods - Friendly Game (TV-14; 2:09) Friends of Tiger Woods talk about the tenacity and skill that Tiger Woods shows, even when just playing a "friendly game" of golf. Synopsis Pro golfer Tiger Woods was born in Cypress, California, in 1975.

He won the U.S. Masters at Augusta in 1997 with a record score at age 21, making him the youngest man and the first African American to earn the title. Woods won another 13 majors and was named the PGA Player of the Year 10 times over the next 12 years, but he struggled to regain his top form after personal problems surfaced in 2009. Golf Prodigy Athlete Eldrick Tont Woods, better known as Tiger Woods, was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California, the only child of an African-American Army officer father and a Thai mother. When Woods was a child, his father began calling him "Tiger" in honor of a fellow soldier and friend who had the same moniker. Around this same time, Woods learned to play golf. His father, Earl, served as his teacher and mentor. Around the age of 8, Woods had become extremely proficient at the game, even showing off his skills on television shows such as Good Morning America. Woods studied at Stanford University, and won a number of amateur U.S. golf titles before turning professional in 1996.

He shot to fame after winning the U.S. Masters at Augusta in 1997—with a record score of 270—at the age of 21. Woods was the youngest man to earn the title, and the first African-American to accomplish this feat. In his first appearance at the British Open later that year, Woods tied the course record of 64. The next few years brought even more successes, including four U.S. PGA titles, three U.S. Open wins, three Open Championship wins, and three U.S. Masters wins. In 2003, among Woods's five wins were the Buick Invitational and the Western Open. The next year, Woods won only one official PGA Tour championship. While he may have had some challenges on the course, his personal life was running smoothly. Woods married his longtime girlfriend Elin Nordegren, a Swedish model, in October of 2004. Returning to dominate the sport, he won six championships in 2005 and was voted the PGA Tour Player of Year for the seventh time in nine years. Personal Life Woods experienced a great personal loss in 2006. His father died in May after battling prostate cancer.

Woods remarked on his website at the time, "My dad was my best friend and greatest role model, and I will miss him deeply." Despite his grief, Woods returned to golf and won several events, including the PGA Championship and the British Open. The next season was marked by many wins personally and professionally. His wife gave birth to the couple's first child, Sam Alexis Woods, on June 18, 2007. After taking some time off to welcome his daughter, he won the World Golf Championship and the PGA Championship in August 2007. The next month, Woods's winning ways continued, as he garnered the top spot at the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship. He was named Player of the Year by the other participants in the PGA Tour and won his eighth Arnold Palmer Award for being the lead money earner. Woods won the U.S. Open on June 16, 2008, in a 19-hole playoff, overcoming sporadic pain in his left knee from arthroscopic surgery performed on April 15. Woods shot a par 4 on the first and only hole of sudden death while American Rocco Mediate, 45, settled for a bogey.

The sudden death duel at Torrey Pines in San Diego followed an 18-hole playoff, which saw the two finish at par. In that playoff, Woods led Mediate by three shots after the first 10 holes. Mediate then birdied three of the next five holes and took the lead. But on the final hole, Woods birdied while Mediate shot par, forcing the sudden death playoff. "I think this is probably the best ever," Woods said. "All things considered, I don't know how I ended up in this position, to be honest with you." The victory gave Woods his third U.S. Open championship and 14th major title, just four behind the all-time record held by Jack Nicklaus. Inury and Comeback Two days later, Woods announced he would miss the rest of the season because his left knee required more reconstructive surgery. He also revealed he had suffered a double stress fracture in his left tibia two weeks before the U.S. Open tournament, ignoring doctors' advice to take six weeks off to let it heal. Woods and his wife announced September 2, 2008, that they were expecting their second child in late winter.

"Elin is feeling great and we are both thrilled," Woods said on his website. "While my injury has been disappointing and frustrating, it has allowed me to spend a lot of time watching Sam grow. I can't begin to tell you how rewarding it is being a dad and spending time with her and Elin." The couple welcomed baby boy Charlie Axel Woods on February 8, 2009. On February 25, 2009, Woods returned to the green in the Accenture Match Play Championship in Tucson, Arizona. Woods played against South African golfer Tim Clark, losing 4 to 2 in his first tournament since his injury. In June of 2009, Woods competed again in the U.S. Open. After putting a four-over-par in the first round, Woods quickly fell out of contention for the win. Although Woods's comeback had not been as auspicious as he'd hoped, he remained No. 1 in the world golf rankings, and continued to be the leader in Top 10 finishes overall. But after losing the PGA title to Yang Yong-eun, Woods finished the year without a single major win—the first time he had done so since 2004.

Marriage Under the Spotlight While his life on the green seemed lackluster, his personal life was in an even more serious tailspin. In late November, reports surfaced about a tryst between Woods and nightclub manager Rachel Uchitel. Both parties denied a relationship, despite photographic evidence that seemed to indicate otherwise. On November 27, as the story gained traction, media outlets announced that Woods had collided into a fire hydrant outside his home at 2:30 in the morning. Reports said that Woods's wife had broken the back window of the golfer's SUV with a golf club in order to get him out of the locked car. The golfer's injuries were not serious, and he was quickly released. The accident aroused suspicions with fans and the media, who instantly pushed for a statement from Woods. But the golfer remained silent on the matter, and mysteriously dropped out of his charity golf tournament, the Chevron World Challenge. He then announced that he would not be attending any other tournaments in 2009. As the silence grew, so did reports of other Woods mistresses.

On December 2, 2009, Woods offered an apology to his fans and family, expressing regret for unnamed "transgressions." But as the mistress count rose to more than a dozen women, with phone evidence to back many claims, Woods was unable to suppress media inquiries into his life. Woods was said to have offered his wife a renegotiation of their prenuptial agreement in order to compel her to stick by him, but reports soon surfaced that Nordgren had purchased a home in Sweden with her sister. Photographers then spotted the former model without her wedding ring. Comeback On December 11, 2009, Woods apologized again to fans—this time, admitting to infidelity. He then announced that he would be taking a hiatus from golf in order to tend to his family. Several days later, he lost his endorsement deal with the management company Accenture, and was suspended from his Gillette endorsement. Other companies, including Nike, Tag Heuer and EA Sports, continued to stand by Woods. Woods made a return to golf in April of 2010, but the golfer was not quite at the top of his game.

His first competition at the 2010 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, resulted in a fourth place finish. On May 9, after missing the cut for the Quail Hollow Championship, Woods withdrew from the Players Championship during the fourth round due to a neck injury. Woods made his return to golf four weeks later at the Memorial Tournament, but delivered his worst performance in the tournament since 2002. At the 2010 U.S. Open, Woods finished in a tie for fourth place. Woods's personal life also seemed to be taking a turn for the worse, as news of a possible divorce settlement hit media outlets. The rumored $750 million settlement allegedly included properties in Sweden, and the family home in California for Nordegren, in exchange for his wife's permanent silence on Woods's philandering. Reports also said Nordegren retained full physical custody of their 3-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son, and Woods agreed not to introduce his children to a new woman unless he married her. After years of turmoil, Woods finally got his golf game clicking again in 2012. He won the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March for his first PGA Tour victory since 2009.

That summer, he topped the field at the AT&T National to surpass Nicklaus with career victory No. 74, leaving him eight behind the record of 82 held by Sam Snead. In March 2013, the 37-year-old Woods confirmed to media outlets that he was dating 28-year-old Lindsey Vonn, a professional alpine ski racer from Minnesota and four-time World Cup winner. Vonn was previously married to Thomas Vonn, a former ski racer; the couple separated in 2011, after four years of marriage, and officially divorced in January 2012. The 2013 season was a triumphant one for Woods. He won five tournaments, including the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the Farmers Insurance Open and the Players Championship, and was named the PGA Tour Player of the Year for the 11th time. However, just as Woods appeared primed to resume his march toward Nicklaus's record of 18 major championships, injuries flared up to derail his performance. The golfer underwent back surgery in March 2014, and struggled after returning to competitive play.

The following year, he appeared in two early tournaments before taking a break to let a sore back heal and work on his game. Woods returned in time to tee off at the Masters in April, finishing a solid 5-under par to claim a tie for 17th place. A few weeks later, he announced the end of his relationship with Vonn, noting that their "hectic" schedules kept them from spending time together. Videos Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us ! Citation Information Athletes Who Marry Models | Slideshow | Fox News Athletes Who Marry Models Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his new bride supermodel Gisele Bundchen are going to have some seriously genetically gifted children. AP Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker: Tennis star Andy Roddick came across a picture of model Brooklyn Decker while flipping through the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue a few years back and had his people call her people. The two hit it off and just got hitched on April 17th.

AP Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren: Golfing great Tiger Woods married Swedish Model Elin Nordegren in October 2004. The pair have two children, a daughter, Sam Alexis (born June 18 2007) and a son Charlie Axel (born February 8, 2009). AP Andre Agassi and Brooke Shields: Tennis star Andre Agassi married model-turned-actress Brooke Shields in April 1997 and then filed for divorce approximately two years later. Both parties are now re-married with children. AP Hank Baskett and Kendra Wilkinson: Shortly after her breakup from Hugh Hefner, Playboy Model/Girl Next Door Kendra Wilkinson started a romance with Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Hank Baskett. The two are now engaged and will reportedly marry at the Playboy mansion. Reuters/AP Marko Jaric and Adriana Lima: Serbian Basketball player Marko Jaric married Victoria's Secret supermodel Adriana Lima on Valentine's Day. Reuters Peter Crouch and Abigail Rose Clancey: Soccer star Peter Crouch is married to "Britain's Next Top Model" finalist Abigail Rose Clancey.

While she lost the competition, she has been featured in Magazines such as GQ and Maxim. AP Jeff Garcia and Carmella DeCesare: Football player Jeff Garcia married Carmella DeCesare, the 2004 Playboy Playmate of the Year, on April 21, 2007. The couple have a daughter, Presley (born April 28, 2008) and are currently expecting their second child. AP Peja Stojakovic and Aleka Kamila: Basketball star Peja Stojakovic is married to Greek supermodel Aleka Kamila AP Richard Jefferson and Teresa Lourenco: Basketball player Richard Jefferson is married to Trinidadian model Teresa Lourenco. AP Elin Nordegren Biography (Celebrity Relative) Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden Best known as: The Swedish nanny who became Tiger Woods's ex-wife Elin Nordegren became world-famous in 2009, when her husband, superstar golfer Tiger Woods , admitted cheating on her. Nordegren first became a public figure in 2002 when she began dating Woods, one of the world's most famous sports figures.

A striking, blonde, blue-eyed Swede and part-time model, Nordegren was working as a nanny for Swedish golfer Jesper Parnevik when she met Woods. Reportedly Parnevik introduced the two at the 2001 British Open. Their romance became more widely known during the Masters golf tournament in April of 2002, and they became engaged in November of 2003. They were married in Barbados on 5 October 2004. Their first daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, was born on 18 June 2007; Woods told reporters that "Sam" was a nickname his father called him as a child. A son, Charlie Axel, was born on 8 February 2009. On November 27 of 2009, police were called to the Woods home near Orlando, Florida, after Tiger crashed a Cadillac Escalade near their driveway at 2:30 in the morning. It was soon revealed that the Woods and Nordegren had been arguing, after she discovered his relationship with club hostess Rachel Uchitel . Other women then came forward to claim they had slept with Woods before and during his marriage.

Two weeks later, Woods released a statement admitting "infidelity" and said he would take an indefinite break from golf. On 23 August 2010, the couple announced that they had divorced. Extra credit: Elin Nordegren went by the name Elin Woods during her marriage to Tiger Woods; in the divorce announcement at the end of their marriage, she was identified again simply as Elin Nordegren… Elin Nordegren has never posed for nude photos; online photos with titles like “Elin Nordegren nude” or “Elin Woods naked” are fakes. One particularly popular series featured a model named Kim Hiott… Elin Nordegren has a twin sister named Josefin; she is a lawyer in London, with the married name of Josefin Lonnborg. According to People magazine, the twins also have an older brother named Axel… Nordegren’s mother, Barbro Holmberg, has served as Sweden’s migration minister. Their father is a radio journalist. Copyright © 1998-2017 by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved.

Advertisement Advertisement Some Popular Divorce Cases of US Celebrities Some Popular Divorce Cases of US Celebrities Latest celebrity news is one of the top subjects that people love to read about. This is mainly because celebrities are treated as idols and common people love to keep themselves updated about what is going on in their favorite celebrities’ life. Most often celebrities are known for excess and exaggeration, and unfortunately for them their divorces are often extreme as well. So, when it comes to divorce, people usually want to know about popular divorce cases of celebrities. Here are some of the popular US celebrity divorce cases: Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen Divorce Case: Denise Lee Richards, an American actress and former fashion model got married to Carlos Irwin Estevez, an American film and television actor, on June 15, 2002. In March 2005, Richards filed for divorce on grounds of her husband being an alcohol and drug abuse, threats of violence, and addiction to both pornography and prostitutes. The divorce was finalized in November 2006 and preceded a custody dispute over their two daughters. Neil Diamond and Marcia Murphey Divorce Case: Iconic singer Neil Diamond married Marcia Murphey in 1969.

After 25 years of marriage, Neil Diamond divorced his wife in 1994 on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. Murphey, who had two sons with Diamond, was awarded a $150-million settlement after she asked the court to grant her half the couple’s marital assets and eventually settled for $150 million. The $150 million divorce settlement helps her to maintain the quality of life she had enjoyed before getting divorced. Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia Johnson Divorce Case: The wrestling champion and former football player, Dwayne Johnson got divorce from his wife Dany Garcia Johnson. Johnson and his wife decided to get divorced after 10 years of marriage. According to the divorce settlement, Dwayne Johnson need to pay $22,000 in child support plus $5,000 per month to a trust fund account for their 7-year old daughter’s college expenses and private school tuition. He do not have to pay alimony to Garcia. The couple married in 1997 and separated in June 2011.

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Divorce Case: Tiger Woods, the star golfer married to Elin Nordegren, a former Swedish model on October 5, 2004. Together, the couple has two children Sam Alexis Woods and Charlie Axel Woods. They officially got divorced on August 23, 2010 after Woods had a few indiscretions, which ended up getting; well, more than a little media coverage. Initially it was reported that Nordegren would receive nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars but in the end she received a little over $100 million from their divorce settlement. Mel Gibson and Robyn Gibson Divorce Case: Mel Gibson, an American actor, film director, producer and screenwriter got married to Robyn Denise Moore, a dental nurse on 7 June 1980. After 26 years of marriage, Mel and Robyn Gibson separated on 29 July 2006 after having seven kids together. A divorce case was filed by Robyn Gibson on 13 April 2009 on the grounds on irreconcilable differences. This famous celebrity divorce case was finalized on 23 December 2011.

It was reported that Robyn Gibson got $450 million which is one of the highest divorce settlement amount in the history of Hollywood. Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy Divorce Case: Michael Jordan, a retired American professional basketball player and active entrepreneur married Juanita Vanoy in September 1989, and they have two sons and one daughter. The couple filed for divorce after more than 21 years of marrige on January 4, 2002 on the grounds of irreconcilable differences, but soon reconciled. They again filed for divorce and finally got divorced on December 29, 2006. Michael Jordan has to pay $168 million as settlement to Juanita Vanoy, making it one of the most lucrative celebrity divorce settlements in history. Steven Spielberg and Amy Irving Divorce Case: Amy Irving, an American actress got married to Steven Spielberg, an American film director in 1985. They remained married for four year and got divorced in 1989 after having one child together.

As per the divorce settlement agreement, Amy Irving received an estimated $100 million settlement after a judge controversially vacated a prenuptial agreement that had been written on a napkin. Following the divorce, Spielberg and Irving shared custody of their son, Max Samuel. This divorce case is recorded as one of the most costly celebrity divorce cases in history. Madonna and Guy Ritchie Divorce Case: Advertisement Pop superstar Madonna married British filmmaker Guy Richie in December 2000 in an exclusive ceremony in Scotland. They have a son together named Rocco Ritchie. After living together for eight years, Madonna filed for divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. The couple finally got divorced in December 2008. As per the divorce settlement clause, Madonna eventually paid her ex a reported $90 million. Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva Divorce Case: Actor Kevin Costner married Cindy Silva in 1978 and remained for a long period of time. In their long sixteen years of marriage the couple became proud parents of three children: Anne “Annie” Clayton, Lily McCall and Joseph “Joe”. The couple divorced in 1994 after 16 years of marriage.

Though their divorce was settled privately, later on the news was confirmed that Silva received a whopping $80 million as per the divorce settlement agreement. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver Divorce Case: Movie star and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver, have announced a separation after 25 years of marriage. The couple got married on April 26, 1986, and has four children: Katherine, Christina, Patrick and Christopher. On May 9, 2011, Schwarzenegger and Shriver announced their separation, and Shriver officially filed for divorce on July 1, 2011 on the ground of irreconcilable differences. As part of their divorce settlement Schwarzenegger will keep the Brentwood home and they will share custody of the two minor children. Rupert and Anna Murdoch Divorce Case: Rupert Murdoch is considered to be one of the world’s richest men. He married Anna Torv, a journalist who was working for one of his newspapers in 1967. The couple remained together for 32 years. In 1998, after Anna discovered that Murdoch was having an affair she filed for divorce.

After the divorce, the business tycoon paid a whopping 1.7 billion dollars mostly in assets to his wife Anna! Craig McCaw and Wendy McCaw Divorce Case: Craig McCaw, a successful businessman and entrepreneur got married to Wendy McCaw, a California newspaper publisher in the year 1974. Craig McCaw met his wife while he was working at Stanford University. After two decades of marriage they planned to divorce and finally got divorced in 1997. The settlement gave Wendy a whopping $460 million, enough to support her $200,000 per week lifestyle. Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison Divorce Case: Harrison Ford, an American film actor and producer got married to Melissa Mathison, an American film and television screenwriter in the year 1983. The couple has two children: Malcolm Carswell Ford and Georgia Ford. In 2004, the two called it quits and at last ended their 20 year long married life. Before the couple was divorced, they already living separately for four years. Mathison received $85 million settlement as well as a share of all future earnings on movies he made while they were together.

Greg Norman and Laura Andrassy Divorce Case: In 1981, Greg Norman, the well known golfer, married Laura Andrassy. After nearly 25 years of marriage,in May 2006, Norman announced that he was going to divorce Andrassy. He did not disclose the reasons behind the divorce. However, later it was found that Norman was having an illicit affair with Chris Evert and that was the reason for divorce. The golf legend, Norman, paid a huge amount of $103 million to his wife as per divorce settlement agreement. To conclude, the above mentioned divorce cases of popular celebrities are some of the most expensive divorce settlements in the history. With more than 43% of marriages doomed to end in divorce in United States according to the National Center for Health Statistics, and more and more celebrities getting divorce, the divorce rate will increase more in the future.

Tiger Woods - Biography - IMDb Tiger Woods Biography Showing all 64 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (49) | Personal Quotes (8) Overview (4) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) At age 21, Tiger Woods became the youngest Masters champ and the first golfer since Jerry Pate in 1976 to win in the first major he played. In 1997, Woods took the lead at the Augusta golf classic and then put on a golf clinic never seen before. He fired a 3-under-par 69 and broke the tournament 72-hole record with an unbelievable 18-under 270. The 12-stroke margin of victory was the largest in Masters history. Woods was chosen as the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year and ESPY Male Athlete of the Year in 1997. He was also one of the most accomplished amateur golfers in history, winning six USGA national championships, an NCAA title during his two years at Stanford University, and an unprecedented three consecutive U.S.

Amateur Championships. He finished first on the PGA Tour five times in 1999. More importantly, Woods opened wide a door of society in becoming the first African American, as well as the first Asian American, to win a major. Woods was granted dual citizenship by the Thai government (his mother, Kultida, is of half Thai and one quarter Chinese, descent) in 1997 prior to playing in the Asian Honda Classic. Woods has captured the hearts and imaginations of even non-golf fans around the world. Affable and good looking, he became an international star and a prime endorser of golfing equipment and apparel. Born Eldrick Woods on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California, his distinctive nickname "Tiger" came from his father Earl's Green Beret army past. "Tiger" had been the moniker of a South Vietnamese officer who saved Earl's life on several occasions. As a child, Woods was one of junior golf's most accomplished players.

He putted against Bob Hope on The Mike Douglas Show (1961) at the improbable age of 2, shot 48 for nine holes at age 3, and was featured in "Golf Digest" at age 5. Woods won several major youth titles in southern California. He won three straight U.S. Amateur titles in 1994, 1995 and 1996 after winning three consecutive U.S. Junior Amateur titles in 1991, 1992 and 1993. He turned professional in the summer of 1996, and the game of golf hasn't been the same since. Sense of humor intact, Woods once observed, "Hockey is a sport for white men. Basketball is a sport for black men. Golf is a sport for white men dressed like black pimps".

- IMDb Mini Biography By: Vicki McClure Davidson Spouse (1) ( 5 October 2004 - 23 August 2010) (divorced) (2 children) Trade Mark (1) During the final round (which is usually on Sundays) he almost always wears a red Nike t-shirt and a black Nike baseball cap Trivia (49) Attended Stanford University but left before graduating in order to pursue his golfing career. Nicknamed Tiger after a Vietnamese soldier and friend of his father, Vuong Dang Phong, to whom his father had also given that nickname. His father, Earl Woods , was a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army. His mother, Kultida Woods , is a native of Thailand. Tiger's father was born in Manhattan, Kansas, to African-American parents, Miles Woods and Maude Carter. Tiger's maternal grandfather was Thai, while Tiger's maternal grandmother had a Dutch father and a Chinese mother.

Named Golf Digest Player of the Year (1991 and 1992), Golf World Player of the Year (1992 and 1993), Golfweek National Amateur of the Year (1992), Golf World Man of the Year (1994), and Fred Haskins and Jack Nicklaus College Player of the Year awards (1996.) Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year in 1996 and 2000, making him the first athlete to win the award twice. 6/15/97: Became the youngest #1 golfer ever at the age of 21 years and 24 weeks in his 42nd week as a professional. Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year in 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2006. An only child, although Earl had children from a previous marriage. Tiger Woods Foundation promotes parental responsibility and involvement in the lives of children. 1999: Underwent laser eye surgery and now endorses TLC Laser Eye Centers. His nickname on the Stanford golf team was Urkel.

His mother made the Tiger club cover in his bag with the words "Love from Mom" in Thai stitched on it. Wears a red shirt on the final day of every tournament because his mother feels that it is a "power color" for him. Has won at least one World Golf Championships event every year since 1999 (54% winning rate). 2000: Signed a five-year, $100-million endorsement contract with Nike. As of 5/03 it remains the largest endorsement deal ever signed by an athlete. Has his own line of golf watches. Won the American Express Championship six times between 1999 and 2007. Enjoys working out, boating, water sports, fishing and car racing. October 2004: Married long-time girlfriend, Swedish model Elin Nordegren . The popular Nike TV commercial with him doing the "ball trick" was basically his creation. It was a routine Tiger would do at times when he was hitting balls or practicing just to goof off. Nike took the idea and turned it into an advertisement. No special effects or computer work was used, Tiger did the trick completely on his own, all in one take.

Next-door neighbor in Florida of Mark O'Mera , another professional golfer and a fellow Masters champion like Woods. Tiger and Mark have a close friendship. Woods also has a close friendship with golfing legend Jack Nicklaus , a man who has dubbed Woods "the greatest golfer of all time.". Woods graduated from Western High School (Anaheim, Ca) in 1994 at age 18, and was voted "Most Likely to Succeed" among the graduating class. 7/17/05: "Tiger Tames Augusta National" (becoming the first black winner of the Masters golf tournament on 13 April 1997) was ranked #2 in TV Guide's list of the "25 Most Awesome Sports Moments (of the last 15 years)". 2006: Was #5 on the annual Forbes magazine Celebrity 100 list. July 2006: At the age of 30, he won his third British Open, his 11th Major Championship. The win moved him to second place on the all-time major championship list (tied with Walter Hagen ) and seven behind Jack Nicklaus , who has the record at 18.

Good friends with fellow golfer Darren Clarke . Tiger and his wife, Elin Nordegren , are expecting their first child in the summer of 2007. Has two half-brothers, Earl Jr. and Kevin, and a half-sister, Royce. January 2006: Purchased a $39-million property in Jupiter, FL, which became his primary residence. Good friends with tennis superstar Roger Federer and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter . 6/18/07: Tiger and Elin Nordegren became the parents of a girl, Sam Alexis Woods, in Orlando, FL. In 2006, he donated $9,500,000 to the Tiger Woods Learning Center, Earl D.Woods Sr. Scholarship Fund, and other Tiger Woods Foundation programs. In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his 2006 earnings to be $100 million, largely the result of a lucrative advertising deal with Nike, Buick, and other brands. In 2004, it was reported that he was worth an estimated $295 million.

Ranked #2 in the 2008 Forbes The Celebrity 100 list. Announced that he and his wife, Elin Nordegren , are expecting their second child in late winter [September 2, 2008]. Son, Charlie Axel, born February 8, 2009. Has said that Caddyshack (1980) is one of his all time favorite movies. He even played Bill Murray 's character "Carl Spackler" in a American Express TV commercial. Coached from ages 4-10 by Rudy Duran . High school boyfriend of Dina Parr . He broke up with her during his sophomore year at Stanford. California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section Golf Champion 1991, 1993, 1994. He had starred for the high school's golf team under coach Don Crosby. His ex-wife Elin, was awarded $100 million following their divorce in 2010. After the Tiger Woods infidelity scandal in 2010, several companies re-evaluated their relationships with him.

Companies such as Accenture, Gatorade, AT&T and General Motors completely ended their sponsorship deals, while Gillette suspended advertisements featuring Woods. TAG Heuer officially ended their deal with Woods when his contract expired in August 2011. A December 2009 study estimated that the shareholder loss caused by Woods' affairs to be between $5 billion and $12 billion. (October 5) Amid armed security guards, married fiancée Elin Nordegren in a sunset ceremony at the Barbados resort Sandy Lane before approximately 200 family and friends. [2004] Proposes to Swedish girlfriend Elin Nordegren . [November 2003] Won his 11th Major Championship and third British Open. [July 2006] Returns to golf at The Masters after a hiatus from the sport lasting nearly five months [April 2010] 1000+ images about tiger and earl woods on Pinterest | Dads, Toms and Children Forward Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods is an American professional golfer whose achievements to date rank him among the most successful golfers of all time.

Born: December 30, 1975 (age 36) Cypress. Spouse Elin Nordegren (m. 2004 2010) Caddy: Joe LaCava. Children: Sam Alexis Woods, Charlie Axel Woods. Parents: Kultida Woods, Earl Woods. See More Elin Nordegren : News, Pictures, Videos and More - Mediamass MediaMass Daily updated news, gossip, rumors, pictures, videos and more about Elin Nordegren. Translations Elin Nordegren is a 37-year-old Swedish model, best known as Tiger Woods' ex-wife. Quick Facts Full name: Elin Maria Pernilla Nordegren Occupation: model The latest Elin Nordegren news Elin Nordegren AMP™, 15-01-2017 | Reports from the Daily News yesterday (January 14, 2017), suggest the 37-year-old model has secretly got hitched to her long-term relationship. Sorry guys, Elin Nordegren seems to be off the market.

AMP™, 15-01-2017 | According to a top source, Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2017. But while the model's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion. AMP™, 15-01-2017 | Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Elin Nordegren , 37, and her partner had split up. Is Tiger Woods' ex-wife really single again? AMP™, 15-01-2017 | Elin Nordegren has reportedly become the latest celebrity to fall victim to apparent leaked nude photos scandal. Highly personal and private photographs from her mobile phone were posted on several celebrity gossip websites yesterday. AMP™, 15-01-2017 | Speculation is rampant that Elin Nordegren is expecting a baby after she was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Saturday evening, during romantic dinner date. Is the 37-year-old model about to be a mom to a little boy or girl?

AMP™, 11-01-2017 | Elin Nordegren was reported as dead earlier this week, causing concern among fans across the world. However, the January 2017 news has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. AMP™, 15-01-2017 | The 37-year-old model is said to have been secretly practising ‘Gangnam Style’ steps, after singer PSY has invited her to join in the famous dance earlier this year. AMP™, 11-01-2017 | Elin Nordegren ’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Friday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery. The 37-year-old model has received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as she offered her Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly. Ellen Nordegren Woods Biography (Celebrity Relative) Best known as: The Swedish nanny who became Tiger Woods's wife Note: Ellen Nordegren Woods is a misspelling. Her first name is actually spelled Elin .

Ellen Nordegren Woods became world-famous in 2009, when her husband, superstar golfer Tiger Woods , admitted cheating on her. Nordegren first became a public figure in 2002 when she began dating Woods, one of the world's most famous sports figures. A striking, blonde, blue-eyed Swede and part-time model, Ellen Nordegren was working as a nanny for Swedish golfer Jesper Parnevik when she met Woods. Reportedly Parnevik introduced the two at the 2001 British Open. Their romance became more widely known during the Masters golf tournament in April of 2002, and they became engaged in November of 2003. They were married in Barbados on 5 October 2004. Their first daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, was born on 18 June 2007; Woods told reporters that "Sam" was a nickname his father called him as a child. A son, Charlie Axel, was born on 8 February 2009.

On November 27 of 2009, police were called to the Woods home near Orlando, Florida, after Tiger crashed a Cadillac Escalade near their driveway at 2:30 in the morning. It was soon revealed that the Tiger Woods and Ellen Nordegren Woods had been arguing, after she discovered his relationship with club hostess Rachel Uchitel . Other women then came forward to claim they had slept with Woods before and during his marriage. Two weeks later, Woods released a statement admitting "infidelity" and saying he would take an indefinite break from golf. Although Ellen Woods has been rumored to be considering divorce, the pair has so far remained married. Extra credit: Ellen Nordegren has a twin sister, Josefin... Her mother, Barbro Holmberg, has served as Sweden's migration minister. Her father is a radio journalist... Nordegren has never posed for nude photos; online photos with titles like "Ellen Nordegren nude" or "Ellen Woods naked" are fakes... Tiger Woods's former longtime girlfriend was UCLA law student Joanna Jagoda. Copyright © 1998-2006 by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved.

Information Please® Database, © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Seven Things You Didn't Know About Elin Nordegren | Radar Online By Adam S. Levy – Radar Staff Writer She’s one of the richest, most beautiful women in the world, yet she keeps a decidedly-low profile. But now — nearly two years after being thrust into the headlines after her marriage to serial-cheating golf icon Tiger Woods publicly imploded — how well do think you know Elin Nordegren? As she embarks on a new life with a new love (investor Jamie Dingman), RadarOnline.com reveals seven things you may not know about the Swedish siren… PHOTOS: See Inside Elin’s Stunning Stockholm Home 7. Her parents are movers and shakers: Both of Elin’s parents are accomplished professionals in Swedish politics. Father Thomas Nordegren, a radio journalist, worked as a bureau chief based out of Washington, D.C. reporting back to Sweden. Elin’s mother Barbro Holmberg, who’s currently serving as the governor of Gävleborg County, served as the migration minister of Sweden from 2003 to 2006.

PHOTOS: Elin, Kids & New Beau In Palm Beach 6. She’s been unwittingly thrust into more than one scandal: As a model, Elin’s never been snapped wearing less than a bikini, but she’d been the target of rumors of nude pics of her in circulation. She denied the rumors vigorously, taking the issue to court, where in 2007, she and Tiger received $183,250 and an apology from The Dubliner, an Irish magazine, after the publication mistakenly claimed she was the nude model in the pictures they’d published. (The images were actually of Playboy model Kim Hiott.) She and Tiger donated their lawsuit winnings to a cancer charity. 5. She’s a New Year’s twin: Elin was born New Year’s Day, 1980 — moments before her twin sister, Josefin. The “younger” of the pretty pair is an attorney and works as an associate for the London-based firm McGuireWoods LLP, which brings us to … 4. Elin’s legal team included her sister: In her divorce last year, Elin was represented by her sister’s firm, McGuireWoods LLP.

But it wasn’t Josefin that guided her twin toward divorce court — just the opposite, actually. A source told us Josefin tried everything to persuade her sister to try and make the marriage work. “When Tiger told Elin he really wanted to change and would do anything to save the marriage, it was Josefin who convinced her sister to give him a chance. And when more and more women came forward, it was Josefin who told Elin not to file divorce papers out of anger – that she could always file them later,” the source said. EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: Tiger Woods’ New Girlfriend Mug Shot — Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI 3. Follow with your first (and second, and third, and fourth) instinct: When they first met, Elin rejected Tiger’s advances four times before relenting, agreeing to go out with the world-famous golfer. In hindsight, Tiger’s aggressive pursuit of female companionship doesn’t seem like such a shocker. 2. She’s extremely reclusive: OK this one you might have figured out on your own, seeing as how she’s been at the center of the biggest scandal in years and has only done one interview — in print!

A golf insider told People, “If Tiger is a man of few words, Elin is a woman of no words.” PHOTOS: Alyse Lahti Johnston Is Tiger Woods’ New Girlfriend 1. Cursed from the get-go? The duo was dogged by breakup rumors before they even tied the knot. As whispers swirled the famous couple was headed for a heartbreak, Elin and Tiger shocked the world in October 2004, getting married in a top-secret, $1.5 million ceremony at Barbados’ Sandy Lane resort. Among those in attendance included NBA legends Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Question: Which famous personality married Swedish model, Min Nordegren, in October 2004?
Answer: TIGER WOODS