Tiger Woods’ niece on her experiences of racism, the Black Lives Matter movement and coming to terms with her career path
Cheyenne Woods could write an ultimate guide to preconception. Choosing a career in golf, when her uncle happens to be the most famous player of all time, led to brickbats she was immediately aware of. From junior golf, through college and into the professional ranks, the murmur has been consistent – including from fellow players. “It was difficult to accept that I was deserving of some of the comments I received,” Woods says. “‘She only gets attention or support because of her last name.’ I had to totally disregard that. I am appreciative of the support, and I play golf because I love it.”
Woods – erudite, thoughtful, lively – will turn 30 next month, and remains without full status on the LPGA Tour. Having enjoyed a stellar amateur career, she is now ranked 386th in the world. Eight years after turning professional, Woods is candid about why anything approaching the domination Tiger is famed for has not transpired. She is also perfectly at peace with that.
Written by Ewan Murray
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