Tiger Woods’ one regret will surprise fans after wild life away from golf course
Tiger Woods has been open about his life in the past, and the golfing great admitted he has just one regret when reflecting on his incredible career and the challenges he has faced
Tiger Woods regrets turning pro when he did
Tiger Woods has opened up about his life’s only regret – and it’s a far cry from what fans might expect.
Despite a glittering 28-year career that saw him become the youngest Masters champion in history and claim 15 major titles, the 48 year old superstar from California wishes he had delayed turning professional. In an intimate chat with CBS Sports, Woods reflected on his decision to leave Stanford University early, saying: “The only regret I have in life is not spending another year at Stanford, and I wish I would’ve had one more year.”
When pressed by the interviewer about whether this was truly his biggest regret, given everything he’s been through on and off the course, Woods confirmed: “All the things and that’s all.” The revelation comes despite the well-publicised personal scandal that rocked his career, where Woods admitted to multiple infidelities during his marriage to Elin Nordegren – leading to the loss of several lucrative sponsorships.
Woods had previously confessed: “I was unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated. What I did was not acceptable,” following the exposure of his private indiscretions.
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In his CBS interview, the reporter pressed further by asking: “Everything?” Yet Woods continued: “All the things I’ve been through are tough, yes. They’ve been tough, but they’ve been great for me, but I wish I would’ve gone one more year at Stanford.”
The golf sensation joined the prestigious university in 1994 on a golf scholarship and clinched the William H. Tucker Invitational in September. He picked economics as his major and excelled not only academically over two years, but also on the greens representing Stanford Men’s Golf team.
In his brief yet shining stint at the uni, Woods equalled the record with 11 tournament victories. Reflecting fondly on his days with the Stanford golf squad, Woods said: “I had such a great time playing golf at Stanford. Just all the practicing, playing and qualifying. It was always fun being around each other. What sets Stanford apart is the combination of quality athletics with an unmatched educational experience.
