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Tiger Woods, Who Almost Quit Golf to Become a Navy SEAL, ‘Underwhelmed’ Most of Them as a Man, a Retired Seal Once Revealed

Tiger Woods has had a successful career in the field of golf. The multiple-time major champion has made tons of records on several golf courses and has millions of fans worldwide. However, there was a time when the golf legend wanted to become a Navy SEAL. But was he fit to be one?

Former Navy SEAL talked about Tiger Woods’ performance

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Tiger Woods’ fans know him for his golf swings and amazing records on the field. But the golfer had dreamed of doing more than just playing great golf in his life. There was a time when Woods was a part of the training facility for the Navy SEALs.

Golf – The 150th Open Championship – Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain – July 12, 2022 Tiger Woods of the US during practice REUTERS/Paul Childs

The golfer made many friends during his training. However, many of his fellow SEALs did not find him worthy of becoming one of them. They thought that Woods was only up for the fun stuff, and didn’t want to be part of the real deal. According to them, “shooting guns and jumping out of airplanes” was what Woods loved to do. But when it came to having his body soaked in hypothermic waters for hours, the golfer never came forward.

Former SEAL, Ryan Zinke, once opened up about Woods trying to be a soldier and how he fell short during the training. Keeping identities hidden, Zinke said, “His interactions with the guys were not always the most stellar, and most were very underwhelmed with him as a man.” Zinke also mentioned, “Tiger Woods never got wet and sandy.”

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Woods was adamant to join the Navy

After Tiger Woods’ father passed away, he became obsessed with joining the Navy. The golfer started visiting the private training facilities of the Navy SEALs. According to his friends in the Navy, Woods was playing soldier for no reason. His career as a golfer was reaching new heights with every tournament he played and won. However, the golfer loved skydiving with the SEALs every time he visited them.

Tiger Woods claims his loyalty towards the PGA Tour | Courtesy: Reuters Images

Woods has had a rough past when it comes to his personal life. He was broken after the death of his father, and the one thing that helped him come out of his grief was his time with the Navy.

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