The 48-year-old golfer hit the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, accompanied by his 17-year-old daughter, who took on caddie duties, and his 15-year-old son.
Tiger Woods returned to the golf course with his children, Sam and Charlie, on December 21, 2024, captivating fans who noted how much Sam resembles her mother, Elin Nordegren.
A fan comments on the resemblance between San and her mother Elin Nordegren, from a post dated December 22, 2024 | Source: Facebook/UsWeekly
Tiger and Charlie took part in the 2024 PNC Championship, continuing a tradition they’ve maintained for several years. Meanwhile, Sam returned for her second year as a caddie for her dad, having made her debut at an event last year.
Tiger, Sam, and Charlie Woods stand on the first tee during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, on December 22, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The golfer shares his children with ex-wife Elin Nordegren, whom he married in 2004 and divorced in 2010. Charlie was born in 2009, and Sam in 2007.
Tiger Woods holds Sam, and speaks to Elin Nordegren, on the sidelines before the Cardinal game against the California Bears at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, California, on November 21, 2009 | Source: Getty Images
Fans were excited to see Charlie and Sam, with many jumping into comparisons about who the kids resembled, especially Sam, as they wondered if she took after her mom or dad. One fan quickly pointed out Sam’s resemblance to her mom, “Daughter looks like Elin. Beautiful like her mama.” Another echoed the sentiment with “She looks like her mama 😍.”
Sam, Charlie, and Tiger Woods prepare to tee off from the second tee during the second round of the PNC Championship | Source: Getty Images
Someone else noticed the family resemblance, commenting, “Great looking kids. She looks so much like her mom.” A different fan was struck by the similarity, adding, “Such cute kids! They look like their mother.” and another remarked, “Look like their Mom. Beautiful kids.”
Sam and Tiger Woods walk the 11th hole during the first round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, on December 21, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Not all fans agreed on the resemblance, though, as one stated, “The girl looks exactly like her dad.” Another pointed out a detail they clearly loved, “Wow she definitely have [sic] her Dad’s smile.” A fan who concurred made a point to compliment Tiger’s son, “Wow his daughter looks just like him. Son is a good golfer.”
Sam and Tiger Woods in Orlando, Florida on December 22, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Another fan celebrated the family’s good looks with “His children are gorgeous, they resemble both parents.” A fan also acknowledged the family’s bond, “A proud father. Kudos to their mother as well 👏.”
Sam and Tiger Woods walk the fifth hole during the first round of the PNC Championship | Source: Getty Images
One fan was especially taken with Sam, gushing, “He’s [sic] daughter tho 😍.” Lastly, a fan praised the family’s togetherness, “It is great to see this family playing golf together. It shows that they love spending this time as a family unit. 👏❤️.”
Luke Wise, Charlie, Sam, and Tiger Woods look on while playing the 13th hole during the first round of the PNC Championship | Source: Getty Images
Sam, born on June 18, 2007, was named Sam Alexis in honor of both her parents’ families and her late grandfather. Her father explained that the name was tied to his late father, who had always called him Sam instead of Tiger.
Sam and Tiger Woods on December 22, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
“He rarely ever called me Tiger. I would ask him, ‘Why don’t you ever call me Tiger?’ He says, ‘Well, you look more like a Sam,’” explained the golfer. Therefore, to Tiger Woods, the name Sam was fitting for his daughter as she was born just a day after Father’s Day.Sam adores her dad, whom she has previously showered with praise. During the Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony in March 2022, Sam praised her father’s resilience. She celebrated his achievements, including being the first Black and Asian golfer to win a major, winning his fifth Masters after back surgeries, and walking again just months after a devastating crash.Today, Sam has chosen a different path from her brother, Charlie, opting not to follow in her dad’s footsteps as a golfer. Tiger once revealed that Sam holds a “negative connotation” towards the sport, as it was what often took him away during her childhood.