Woods and Elin Nordegren were married for six years before divorcing in 2010
The major winner previously spoke out on their relationship after their split
He continues to play on the PGA Tour despite the scandals in his personal life
Tiger Woods came face to face with his ex-wife Elin Nordegren on Thursday.
It’s been nearly 14 years since the pair announced their divorce after allegations were made that the 15-time major champion had been involved in a string of infidelities, causing much embarrassment to the Swedish model. That humiliation only intensified when he publicly admitted to them.
‘I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children,’ the father of two said on the allegations back in December 2010.
It was, most thought, the beginning of the end for Woods as a public figure. Sponsorship deals evaporated – AT&T, Gillette and Accenture all dropped him.
In the 14 years that have followed, so too has public scandal. The 48-year-old has endured a decline on the course, not helped by his four back operations. But off the course, too, trouble has followed. He was arrested for driving while under the influence and suffered a serious car accident in 2021.
Yet, despite all the scrutiny placed on him, Woods is still here. He has come back from the brink of retirement on several occasions and is remarkably set to make his 26th appearance at the Masters on April 11. His mental robustness has served him beyond the long weekend of any major.
His ability to transcend the sport has been key. He is one of the most successful athletes in the world – both in terms of accolades and finances – with Forbes claiming he currently has a net worth of approximately £872million ($1.1billion).
