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Like father like son? The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. Cliches really don’t explain the actions of Tiger Woods. But the influence of his father in his life is another story. Most psychologists agree that the biggest influence in a person’s life are the parents and his peers. Tiger did not have peers. He was a 24 hour golfer. Earl Woods activities while Tiger was growing up certainly influenced Tiger. The calls Tiger made to his high school girlfriend about the affairs his father was having with other women were traumatic. The General’s (Earl Sr.) treatment of Private Eldridge throughout his life as a soldier in his private army is another example. Earl ruled Tiger’s life to some extent until he died. Tiger’s quote on 60 Minutes, “I am cheap.” Now who do you think influenced his values? I don’t think that he woke up one day and said, “Well, I think I’ll be a cheapo.” No, those are the direct influences of Papa Woods. Tiger’s aloofness and arrogant attitude are the result of a fairy godmother? Not quite. They are the direct result of Earl and also Tiger himself knowing that he is the best golfer that has ever been. His supreme confidence that “I can do what no one else can do.” He proves it in every tournament he plays. Unfortunately he has little respect for other people. Stories are plentiful here in Las Vegas about his exploits. Most of us would not like to be thought as arrogant and cheap as he. But then, we can’t do what he can do. There are so many stories about the Demarets, Sneads etc. from the past when they were king of the hills. I remember hearing stories when I was young about some of them and I would blush and wonder how they could act that way. They could get away with their transgressions because people only wanted to see them play golf. People didn’t care if the players were cavorting after golf. Tiger on the other hand has set himself up as a shining light, a ray of sunshine for all the young and old who think, “I’d give anything to do what he can do.” I think that the two main reasons that he is trying to get back to Elin Nordegren and his kids is: 1) He does not like to loose. and 2) He is cheap and doesn’t want to pay.

What we will have to do is just take Tiger for what he is…..the best golfer ever. He doesn’t have class like Elvis, who would give away a car, or Sinatra who would help people and not tell anyone or Mr. Class, Charles Barkley, a genuine gentleman and class act. No Tiger has no class, just look at his loyalty to his many girls, they probably paid for the room. No don’t be loyal to Woods. Watch him though. Watch him take his putter and wield it like he stole Harry Potter’s magic wand. Magic in action. When will Tiger be out of the Woods? Probably never. You might love to watch him play. But never invite him home to meet your daughter.