Tiger Woods Explains Viral Masters Tree Meme Backstory, Talks First Hole-in-One at Age 8

Tiger Woods talks about the viral meme of him shaking hands with a tree from the Masters, getting his first hole-in-one at the age of 8 and the inspiration behind his clothing company Sun Day Red.
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Tiger Woods Explains Viral Masters Tree Meme Backstory, Talks First Hole-in-One at Age 8
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[@theb33f45]

You rarely see Tiger Woods doing talk shows. Dude is so stoic and chill lmao

[@msays1275]

Yes agreed .... that's how's he's always been though.🤗

[@katrinagrossius2636]

I literally came here to say how stoic he is HA!

[@burnn3]

When you finish +15 on Sunday, you might as well do anything to get good PR.

[@rareblues78daddy]

@@burnn3 Like... run an SUV into a fire hydrant? Maybe a tree?

[@DhiviBoy]

Also slept with 100s of woman and cheated on his wife

[@PokerJunkie83]

Tigers face at first when Jimmy asked “how was the Masters?” 😂😂😂 1:43 I think he wanted to go another route but just said awesome lolol

[@Real28]

The memes of Tiger shaking hands with Vern, it's almost sad because Vern is such an icon of an announcer but then also, it's Tiger, so it makes it 100x better.

[@ScarlettJ1221]

I can't believe my eyes, Tiger Woods is on a tonight show?!

[@jasons_supra]

He’s done it before

[@HeartFeltGesture]

He sh*t at golf now, so has to hawk some clothes on tele....?

[@jasonlewis3357]

He's been on many of them, why can't u believe it? I want to say he was 3 when he was on Johnny Carson, that's hard to believe... but he's been on with Jimmy Fallon numerous times alone.

[@jasons.6747]

Is he promoting a book or something 🤔

[@galaxy3782]

He went on there with Rory once. ❤⛳️

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

After all tiger's been thru , im happy to see completing again.

[@jimward8025]

You mean like cheating on his wife. Crashing a SUV of his own doing? All that?

[@andrew4900]

@@jimward8025have you ever made mistakes or are you perfect? Keep your mouth shut if you have nothing nice to say.

[@bricknmotor]

​@@jimward8025 yea you're a dick bro. That was how long ago? Get tf over it. Jesus fuck!! 😆

[@Nurturing2]

@@jimward8025He regrets those mistakes with all of his heart. Acknowledging and learning from mistakes is a sign of character. Proud for him❣️

[@ScottsGuitar]

@@jimward8025unless you’ve been the greatest athlete on planet earth before you probably shouldn’t talk. That life is not like yours or mine. Dude was basically worshipped earlier in his career. Even the most centered person would lose touch with reality eventually.

[@rishid1932]

“Ive been playing there since i was a teenager.” Augusta as a teenager is insane

[@willybla1]

He won the US Am at 18 years old so he would get an invite to Augusta based on that. He was in his teens but was actually an adult by law. Tiger worded it differently to make it sound that way.

[@joshuatopp2039]

@@willybla1bro he was a teenager you insufferably moron, he said I’ve been going since a teenager so you can understand how long it’s been you moron

[@Fogmannen97]

@@willybla1 being an adult "by law" doesn't change the fact that he was a teenager as he was nineTEEN?

[@willybla1]

@@Fogmannen97 I was specifying that it wasn’t like he was 13 or 14 years old the first time he played Augusta. Many would assume that based on how he phrased it.

[@AP-hn8wd]

All time Tiger Woods cat call on the links after he takes a swing, “GET IN THE HOLE!!!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@besticandogolf5901]

I swear it was ONE GUY paid to follow him. 325 carry water and 2 greenside bunkers for an eagle putt? Makes contact. “GET IN THE HOLLLEEEEEEE!!!!!”

[@Dirk_Mcgurk]

the tree hand shake is an agreement like my dad has. When he hits a tree, the ball always goes back into the fairway.

[@DatboiV20]

The 2019 masters made me believe in myself and beat cancer. Thanks to the legendary Tiger Woods. 4 years remission and clear come this September. Hip replacement also cuz of hockey and soccer career. Now I’m a golfer and stronger than ever human being thanks to him. Much love and for anyone out there stay positive and believe!!! 🙏🏻❤️ ⛳️

[@mytexasdays1526]

That's the most I've heard him speak. He seemed a tad hesitant but displayed a sense of humor.

[@chrischuvanvanijkul6702]

He just name dropped Heartwell! ⛳️

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

This is best interview jimmy ever did.

[@MrMatthew262]

You joking?

[@bengonzalez7734]

He didnt evem know the sunday red. Jimmy doesnt do his homework

[@aloefgren]

He didn’t let tiger say anything? He’s just talking

[@AsifKhan-hf9zy]

like the shitiest interview of all time......

[@joshclayg]

Hate to see the worst ... bigger car crash than at the genesis.

[@jakebush4749]

Tiger's absolutely best interview ever.

[@spencer6727]

no shoutout for the foreplay boys haha. Shoutout Frankie, Trent, and Riggsy

[@AshKetchup151]

Because they're a bunch of losers bro lol

[@Truxxxy]

why the fuck would he shout out those clowns?

[@BIIIKES]

​​@@TruxxxyBecause that's whose channel it was on.

[@TheSithLord]

His kids have brought back his humanity.

[@intheshell35ify]

You just swallowed hook, line, and sinker.

[@jasonlewis3357]

Humanity? Do u mean humility? 🤔 Neither really make sense, but uhhhh...ok

[@intheshell35ify]

@@jasonlewis3357 the implication is that Woods was inhuman before kids. I would argue he was very human. Humans are crappy to each other.

[@TheSithLord]

@@jasonlewis3357 no. I meant what I said. For a while, he was committed to self destruction. Also, prone to alienating people. It’s nice to see him enjoying living again.

[@seattlegolfer]

He still the same womanizing asshole he's always been - don't be fooled

[@masonwolf2782]

Tiger still using late night shows to promote 😂. We need Tiger on Rogan. Immediately

[@besticandogolf5901]

That would be a great chat. Rogan would be respectful but also ask him how skanks destroyed his career 😆🤣

[@tripxez8478]

Yeah Tiger would totally have to be open about EVERYTHING Joe would throw down he aint ready​@@besticandogolf5901

[@Mtoddbarnes]

100%

[@babagadoush1]

Hell yes

[@donquias903]

probably the last thing Tiger would wanna do but it would be sweet

[@deejaypee7o2]

I know jimmy golfs and he looks so nervous talking to tiger woods haha

[@michaelh2970]

Good to see Tiger again. Sorry haters

[@Nurturing2]

Don’t apologize❣️

[@msays1275]

Agreed

[@golddragon1123]

that fore play clip is legendary

[@lashendawest7509]

We love tiger woods and jimmy fallon

[@larryxsoto]

Not really. The fake laugh irks me

[@cencal2318]

Tiger laughed a lil too hard at that edible meme joke 🤘😎🤘

[@davs1wife]

I LOVE TIGER WOODS.. Great interview!!!!!!!

[@mre_man]

Sunday red as he holding a black shirt lol

[@GreyCollarGolf]

Riggs and the Foreplay boys are freaking TF out right now

[@adamkondracki3201]

Tiger got choked up talking about his first hole in one at 8 yrs old ❤ It's okay champ, Earls always with you..And you will see him again ❤

[@judiroberts-qz9sg]

Glad to see Tiger happy again. Everybody has made mistakes at one time or another. I am glad he didn't let his past define who he is. Stay strong, Tiger. Continue to be a better role model for your children. Bless you.

[@backyardadvocate9377]

As a Marine, i recall wrapping gifts for Vietnamese friends in Red paper, as a sign of respect, prior to coming home.

[@Nurturing2]

Tiger, My 94 year old father and I were talking about you the other day. He was watching golf and I mentioned you are the greatest of all time!!! I also expressed my concern about Charlie. I just don’t want him to push himself too hard. He’s got the genetics. He is going to do great. I so enjoy watching him play. I worry about kids today pushing themselves too hard. Societal conditioning is BS. It all comes together in Devine timing. Have fun, Charlie!!! You are so very loved❣️

[@stg2125]

I don't think you have to worry about Charlie. Kid has it put together pretty well, just watch his interviews. He's out there competing and having fun.

[@markkostka6897]

You ought to be worried about pushing yourself too far when you end up screwing 15 women at a time besides your wife and getting hooked on pain killers with 2 duis. Tiger didn't want to cheat on his wife like his father did and went the opposite way. It's disgusting that people call him a role model.

[@Simeon-the-Magnificent]

Tiger, we love you. We cherish you. You're a flower in a field. Keep doing you ❤

[@sparklessss26]

​@markkostka6897 yes he did those things but that's his personal life. But when only considering the sport of golf, he is a role model and has respect. When he's playing in tournaments, his background doesn't matter same with everyone else who plays sports. Even with a regular job at a corporation, it doesn't matter if you cheat, gamble, etc as long as it doesn't affect your job

[@anywhoyt]

Jimmy is so clueless. At 2:45 Tiger is going to explain the significance of shaking Vern Lundquist's hand (Vern is retiring after a long broadcast career) and Jimmy just steamrolls through with his bit.

[@bricknmotor]

Because that wasn't the story.

[@RyanCooperSupporter]

Everyone by now knows Jimmy isnt in the same universe as Johnny Carson & even Leno is slightly better. Just gotta accept his interviewing skills

[@theoldrook]

He was drunk.

[@AmazonEnforcer]

Jimmy is as high as a kite. They edited out the Vern story.

[@21Swayzee]

Jimmy, please make that ping pong challenge happen! I'll ref it for you.

[@NusretTaras-kp9mv]

Congratulations Jimmy On 10 Years Of Hosting The Tonight Show

[@kevinngo1734]

I just wanna say, despite all the injuries and body pains he's been going to.....bro is way buffer than he's ever been in his career

[@NooDLES411911]

Leave it to jimmy to interrupt a tiger story about Verne

[@Jerryklocke]

Way too short of an interview 😔. Tiger is the 🐐.

[@theavengers.]

Love the legend since young 🐐❤

[@loveforeignaccents]

I always liked Tiger!! Saw him a long time ago back in the day at Cog Hill.

[@benlittlechilds1192]

So Tiger as the guest, Fallon doing ALL the talking.

[@pauloshman6188]

You don't really see Tiger doing interviews. He should do more. Maybe come back do pingball challenge or golf ticks with Jimmy. Wouldn't hurt.

[@carolynkettle1690]

He’s got the personality of that tree too….geez….lol…..😂🙌🏽🇨🇦

[@epicon6]

For a moment i though O.J. Was back!! Pheww😂

[@dameonvelasquez3309]

Jimmy not understanding his career and his questions are so awkward to the point where Tiger is like fr..?

[@brdigma6790]

“We were at a charity thing for one of your charity events.” 😂 Jimmy was a little nervous here talking to the goat

[@Illtechnica]

When Jimmy said we have a few memes of the tree, you could see Tiger’s angst, _”He’d better not show the car crash….”_ Tiger’s laughter was a sigh of relief. 😅 😮‍💨

[@breemacc8452]

❤ Tiger woods! I'm from Augusta GA! Jimmy Fallon do you ever come golf ⛳ here?? Yasssss😊❤🎉

[@leahluostarinen]

Wow Tiger Woods the best golfer ever on the tonight show awesome

[@RepriseFan]

Best golfer? Did I miss Tiger wining his 19th major? Please tell me when that happened.

[@meech37]

@@RepriseFan senile jack fan lol. Tiger has played in half the amount of majors jack has. Imagine Tiger playing in 200 healthy majors like jack. He'd have 30 of them

[@RepriseFan]

@@meech37 It's the senile Tiger fan lol. Woulda, coulda, shoulda, which means squat. Had Tiger not been so injury prone and self destructive he would have passed Jack but Jack proved to be the most durable and consistent over a 25 year period which is why Tiger has won only 1 major the last 15 years. Know your facts next time you attempt to debate me.

[@meech37]

@@RepriseFan I’m not debating shit. Tiger is the goat buddy.

[@RepriseFan]

@@meech37 Obviously not a true sports fan or knowledgeable golf fan.

[@Singlebarrel2323]

Literally the only jimmy Fallon clip I’d watch.

[@minitrundle]

I was waiting for Jimmy to show Tiger his bunker shot that he got in when he was playing with Timberlake.

[@williamhaun7350]

Wow Jimmy, you actually got a like out of me. Tiger is an inspiration for all 🤘

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

Great interview.⛳

[@lemonwatersalt]

Tiger brought the interest back to golf, that's really why he's the Goat.

[@MrStivo10]

the goat🐐

[@19thpar3]

I never watch this show but glad I found the clip here

[@wadesimon3536]

This version of Tiger is so awesome! He really feels natural. That look when Jimmy asked why red …. 😏

[@cynthiasmith4130]

I'm glad he has come out of his shell. He looks great!!! His smile could light up a room...❤❤❤❤..

[@michaeljackson9125]

Tiger Woods making a comeback. All the best to him. He nearly died few years ago.

[@TK229Az]

One of the best of all time. Glad I got to see it. Cool dude.

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

A few years back he wasn't looking too good but now hes physically in crazy good shape.

[@jfuentss]

This is probably the only time I’ve watched the tonight show clip in about 4-5 yrs

[@matthewoberton1830]

Sunday red, with black pants was originated by Mr. Lee Trevino. He called them his "Payday Colors". 😎

[@MrDta416]

Tiger the goat

[@kimberlymacandog7616]

WHY the negativity in the comments. Anyone here....try and be under the Hollywood SPOT LIGHT! It is an impossible battle to win. But this boy - man is talented, And it so hurts me that because of Social Media, and the LIKING of wanting to say negative things about people. That has nothing to do with his born talent! THANK YOU JIMMY, for letting him appear. I am guessing it it an AGE THING. When you appreciate someone's true talents. NOT their social media scandels.

[@cherryblossom3046]

Absolutely brilliant Tiger! Good luck with the golf and yr new sports clothing brand project!!

[@katdujka4760]

I was 22 days into the hospital due to a car wreck, the day he got in his car wreck. I'm so glad he's better but I have to say I didn't feel alone.

[@djbme83]

$200 for a hoodie, $70 for a t-shirt... nah, I'm good.

[@YouTubetail]

Jimmy fella 😂

[@zmadani341]

Why does Jimmy sound a little buzzed?

[@Cheekiemoney]

Tiger doing a talk show?!!

[@sshaxy860]

Heartwell golf course in Long Beach California!

[@TheBexi]

As a native Augustan, I would LOVE to know the golfers' allergy regimen for the Master's.

[@TXprimeFishing13]

Jimmy needed to chill and let Tiger elaborate on answering. This could have been a lot better interview than what it was. I appreciate the video though.

[@activatewindows8609]

Aint no way Fair Play Golf got a clip on Jimmy Fallon, that's awesome (Even tho they cut the entire crew out lol)

[@adiejam]

Jimmy looked nervous on this interview of the greatest sportsman of our generation!

[@visariosorino8034]

To the person reading this, even though I don't know you. I wish you the best of what life has to offer 🙏 😊❤️👋

[@bryannguyen8440]

Post something that is related to the video

[@sireconde5969]

U too my dear

[@visariosorino8034]

@@sireconde5969 😊👋❤️

[@Nurturing2]

Thank you❣️ Sending you love & light, dear friend!!! 🙏😇💫

[@Nurturing2]

@@bryannguyen8440Bless your ❤️

[@curtisreynolds7708]

The GOAT 🐐 always good to see him healthy I don't count a guy like this to just fade away

[@GregPickering1]

Love ya tiger

[@ryanswild]

Tiger looks rough 😂

[@chansoopark9953]

Ok. Its time for JRE or Lex Friedman Tiger. You gotta do it for the world!

[@to6etherwego]

Only a guy like Tiger could say when asked "what's left to accomplish?" ...."we could play ping pong"

[@Earlsweatpantch]

Who else thought he was gonna talk about the “big dog” meme instead?

[@jackdanielss]

Tiger the GOAT

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

Never seen him without a hat😅

[@user-ov9vt4wx3o]

Now you know why. Hair loss big time.

[@user-mc6tr1vp2v]

Glad he's alive.

[@Think_Before_you_Speak-bz4bw]

A true living legend

[@matthewbussler760]

This is so hilarious... I share birthdays with Tiger (December 30th) and I have always shot my best rounds with a red polo... so strange, maybe his mother is right about red being a capricorn's power color? lmao

[@user-cz6pj7eu9l]

Tiger Woods. I stock your green Golf tins at 3 Meijers in Manistee, Ludington, and Traverse City Michigan. It is good to hear thst you are doing well.

[@davidcavanagh5728]

That swing of tiger on his knees didn’t look like it could mis a fairway 👍

[@aurorafede8682]

Amazing, how the mother manage to shield them from all the scandal of his father

[@rareblues78daddy]

Wow. Two dinosaurs... together! Who still watches this shit?

[@user-uy9br8vx8d]

Gifted

[@joeipp98]

Love him or hate him, the GOAT of golf.

[@user-ov9vt4wx3o]

He was on to plug his cheeezy clothing line. This interview should have been at Hooters.

[@charlesd6060]

Let me guess. PPV of Tiger vs. Fallon playing ping pong. People would probably still pay money for that.

[@ethanaleman]

Bow to the Tiger

[@LisaLGruman]

Good to see Tiger.

[@trampolinemaster11]

Long Drive video from NELK boys ;)

[@besticandogolf5901]

Vern is such a legend. It’s kind of sad how they keep running the meme on that one.

[@DRACOFURY]

He Still Looks Young 🌱

[@EnergizedAgent]

Can we please start a petition to get Tiger on JRE or Hot Ones?

[@lgc41004]

Damn the foreplay boys just cut completely out of the clip lmfaoooo cant wait to hear frankie lose his shit about this on the pod

[@user-yi7fy3lj1n]

Looking good!!

[@user-yi7fy3lj1n]

Looking good

[@user-yi7fy3lj1n]

Bubba Watson here good night