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Earl Woods

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The Resume

    (March 5, 1932-May 3, 2006)
    Father of Tiger Woods
    U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel
    Died of prostate cancer at 74

Why he might be annoying:

    He was a heavy smoker, often consuming 2 packs a day.
    He frequently boasted about Tiger before he turned pro.
    He received some criticism by some for putting excessive pressure on Tiger at an early age.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Pictures of him giving his son a bear hug after winning the 1997 Masters is one of the most famous images in golf history.
    He had no patience for ignorance.
    He is widely credited with instilling Tiger with the mental toughness to win close matches.
    He served two full tours of duty in Vietnam.
    He was a Green Beret.
    He broke the Big 7 (now Big 12) color barrier in baseball for Kansas State, and was offered a contract by the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues.

Credit: Larry Biz


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 43 Votes: 60.47% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 75 Votes: 45.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 193 Votes: 80.31% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 55 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 45 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 52 Votes: 63.46% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 101 Votes: 50.50% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 286 Votes: 43.71% Annoying