Going back in time to 2003, Earl Woods revealed the reason behind him gifting his son the most prominent nickname in the sporting world.Earl Woods admits his friend is the reason behind naming his son Tiger Woods

Earl Woods is largely known as Tiger Wood‘s first coach. However, to everyone’s surprise, the origin of ‘Tiger’ doesn’t have anything to do with golf. Instead, the origin of the in-famous nickname dates back to the military days of Earl Woods. Prior to entering the golfing world, Earl woods served a couple of years in the army, being a part of the American contingent during the Vietnam war.

In 2003, during an interview with a media house, he went back in time, recalling one of his military friends to reveal the origin of the in-famous nickname. “He (friend) was very very good in combat,” Earl started. “So much so that I nicknamed him Tiger.” 

Going ahead in the conversation, he said. “And when “Nam” fell I didn’t know if he got out. And I lost touch with him and I said if I have another child I’ll nickname him Tiger.”

“If it had been a girl, she would have been Tiger too,” he further added.

Earl Woods gave the nickname ‘Tiger Woods’ in memory of his friend. However, little did he know that the name would steadily become the greatest name in the entire sporting world. Earl died in 2006. However, his son, Eldrick Tont Woods, continues to justify his nickname and build on his father’s legacy.