TIGER WOODS

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TIGER WOODS

• A GREAT ROLE MODEL

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History

• His real name is Eldrick Woods
• Tiger was given to him by his dad, in honor of
  a South Vietnamese combat buddy who saved his
  life.
• Parents are Earl and Kultida Woods
• Born in Long Beach, California

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Tiger Woods

• Tiger thinks that being a good role model to
  others is even more important than his golf.
• He thinks his golf is just a vehicle for him to
  influence people.
• He wants to influence kids in a positive way

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Tiger Woods Foundation

• A series of clinics and exhibitions each year
  aimed toward inner-city youths.
• Woods said, But our goal is not just to have
  kids play golf, but to have strong self-esteem,
  then to grow up to be solid individuals."
• The foundation hopes to increase community
  involvement in the game.

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Tiger Woods Foundation

• Put together by Tiger and his parents
• Promotes both golf and non-sports activities for
  disadvantaged children.
• In 1997, Tiger ran six different clinics for
  youths.
• Tiger's foundation isn't just interested in
  helping kids with their golf. It's to help
  youngsters become better people.

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Tigers Clinics Include

• Tiger giving hands-on instructions to area youth
  golfers
• Workshops to help parents and children learn more
  about the golf profession.
• Tiger also puts on an awesome hitting show.

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YOUNG QUOTES

• 11-year-old golfer, Justin Tafoya said, I think
  Tiger Woods inspires me because hes a young
  player, and I actually want to be a little better
  than him.
• He then added, Hes a good role model for young
  golfers my age, and Im gonna--and I want to be
  like him, if not better.
• Justins online interview can be seen at
  www.pbs.org, then search for Justin Tafoya

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FOR MORE INFORMATIONCHECK OUT

• http//www.tigerwoods.com
• http//www.rolemodel.net/tiger/tiger.htm
• http//www.golfweb.com
• http//www.tigertales.com