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 of which she was immediately aware. 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.”
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It is nice to see people coming together and speaking up for the black community
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