Earl woods military biography
Earl woods military biography
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Earl Woods
Father of American golfer Tiger Woods (–)
Earl D. Woods | |
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Official U.S. Army portrait | |
| Birth name | Earl Dennison Woods |
| Born | ()March 5, Manhattan, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, () (aged&#;74) Cypress, California, U.S. |
| Buried | Manhattan, Kansas[1] |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service / branch | United States Army |
| Years&#;of service | –[2] |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | See awards |
| Children | 4, including Tiger |
| Relations | Cheyenne Woods (granddaughter) |
Earl Dennison Woods (March 5, – May 3, ) was the father of American professional golfer Tiger Woods.
Woods started his son in golf at a very early age and coached him exclusively over his first years in the sport. He later published two books about the process.
He was previously a U.S. Armyinfantryofficer who served two tours of duty in South Vietnam and retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
He was also