Earl Woods, father of Tiger Woods, dies

[qanda]

Earl Woods, who was more determined to raise a good son than a great golfer and became the architect and driving force behind Tiger Woods' phenomenal career, died Wednesday morning at his home in Cypress, Calif. He was 74.

"My dad was my best friend and greatest role model, and I will miss him deeply," Tiger Woods said on his Web site. "I'm overwhelmed when I think of all of the great things he accomplished in his life. He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, soldier, husband and friend. I wouldn't be where I am today without him, and I'm honored to continue his legacy of sharing and caring."

Woods was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1998 and was treated with radiation, but the cancer returned in 2004 and spread throughout his body. Last month, he was too frail to travel to the Masters for the first time. His son finished tied for third.

The last tournament Woods attended was the Target World Challenge in December 2004, when his son rallied to win and then donated $1.25 million to the Tiger Woods Foundation that his father helped him establish.

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[erpowers]

1. Sad

This is pretty sad, but I hope he can overcome this and play golf well in the near future.

[Berserker]

2. Tiger Woods

golf is the best the world has ever seen. I believe Tiger will now tear the golf world apart and set new records in honor of his father.
Golfers....You ain't seen nothing yet.

[1gobluedem]

3. Very sad

I'm glad Tiger took some time off to be with his father before the end.

[Captain Hilts]

4. What was Woods doing bungie jumping in Australia last week? nt

[Awsi Dooger]

5. I didn't get that either

My only guess is he had no idea his dad was so close to death.