If you are given a chance to be a role model, I think you should always take it because you can influence a person’s life in a positive light, and that’s what I want to do. That’s what it’s all about. – Tiger Woods
I love to play golf, and that’s my arena. And you can characterize it and describe it however you want, but I have a love and a passion for getting that ball in the hole and beating those guys. – Tiger Woods
The virtue of privacy is one that must be protected in matters that are intimate and within one’s own family. – Tiger Woods
I’ve had the luxury of playing golf around the world, and I’ve spent a lot of time evaluating how to play all kinds of courses. – Tiger Woods
The Masters is where I won my first major, and I view this tournament with great respect. After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I’m ready to start my season at Augusta. – Tiger Woods
People don’t understand that when I grew up, I was never the most talented. I was never the biggest. I was never the fastest. I certainly was never the strongest. The only thing I had was my work ethic, and that’s been what has gotten me this far. – Tiger Woods
My dad was my best friend and greatest role model. He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, soldier, husband and friend. – Tiger Woods
Everyone knows what the Masters is, even if you’re a non-golfer. People know what Wimbledon is. They know what the Super Bowl is. There are certain events that people just know about. – Tiger Woods
I thoroughly enjoy getting away from the game and going out fishing because it’s so relaxing, so quiet and peaceful. I mean, there’s no noise other than nature – and it’s so different from what I do in a tournament situation that it just eases my mind. – Tiger Woods
Achievements on the golf course are not what matters, decency and honesty are what matter. – Tiger Woods
To have the opportunity to complete the slam at the Open at St Andrews, the home of golf, is something I will never ever forget. – Tiger Woods
I felt that I had worked hard my entire life and deserved to enjoy all the temptations around me. I felt I was entitled, and thanks to money and fame, I didn’t have to go far to find them. – Tiger Woods