Tiger Woods on why his daughter has ‘negative connotation’ to golf

In a wide-ranging interview, Tiger Woods opens up to TODAY’s Carson Daly about guiding his son through golf, his daughter Sam’s “negative connotation” to the sport and how his car accident has affected his game. Woods also talks about missing his dad, the reason he wears red for key tournaments and reveals the meaning behind the logo of his new apparel company, Sun Day Red.
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[@RajKnowles]

This was prob the most candid Tiger interview I ever watched. Great interview, Carson. You got him to let his guard down and be real.

[@bethedmonds9635]

I was thinking the same thing

[@135incorporated9]

Watch the interview he did when he was 14 years old before he was media trained. It's the most honest interview he ever did.

[@135incorporated9]

When the fox came out and he wasn't afraid that was so impressive.

[@anilvirginia]

Carson knowing golf made this interview so much better. Well done.

[@WaitAMinute1989]

He interviews better than the ones on the Golf channel

[@Martin_HD28]

Carson just delivered the single best interview that Tiger Woods ever gave. Carson was able to open Tiger up like no other. He came across as natural and human which is something he has never been very good at.

[@dozer1313]

I love tiger but you are absolutely correct... I came here from the Jimmy Fallon interview and I just said to myself "he's a robot" lol

[@sagwitchicken]

For real.. Ive probably watched 99 percent if not every single interview of tigers.. the only one I’ve ever seen compare is his Oprah interview.. albeit much different age. Definitely helps being a fellow competitive golfer as Carson is, and knowing him from a younger age, and giving him that respect as a great interviewer

[@Yepperpepper]

Facts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Horsemom121]

Yep! Carson did an amazing job. Thank you Carson! Thank you Tiger! Great job guys!

[@FloridaManRacer]

It does help that Carson and Tiger have known each other since childhood, which I had ZERO clue was even a thing. Kinda crazy actually that A.) Carson was into golf, wouldn't have guessed that in his Mtv days, and B.) of all people and places, it was So Cal with Tiger...

[@JoeJoe-oj7ml]

No idea Carson and Tiger went back so far. Carson started as a KROQ DJ back in the day. Really cool interview.

[@adamkondracki3201]

Every good Son misses their father when they're gone. . . 😢 Miss ya Pop ❤

[@eddiestorey9633]

Not if they were a bad father

[@Nothemomma904]

Hugs

[@neltimothy]

High Five Carson Daly. That guy is a tough interview, and you made it easy and enjoyable.

[@trees6095]

Never the same after the loss of his father. Always looks so sad and broken-hearted. His children will continue to bring him joy.

[@benjaminbritt7862]

Seems like just yesterday I was in elementary school watching a young Tiger Woods becoming a superstar like no other in sports.. his ability to dominate the field of players and have such a talented feel for the game is something we are lucky to have witnessed in our time

[@katlis]

I still can't comprehend how someone can do a hole-in-one hundreds of yards away. Like that Phoenix Open where Tiger directly sunk the ball in the hole, not just rolling in from the grade. Crazy.

[@Donald-my3oo]

Do Another interview This wasn't long enough

[@againratcha171]

These 10 minutes I think were better then the entire late night show segment.

[@Martin_HD28]

Thats because Fallon is the worst

[@bavila22]

I'm all the sudden a Carson Daly fan. Great interview!

[@Nothemomma904]

Been a Carson Daly fan since his MTV days and him being so likable and down to earth plus he played golf so he got an amazing interview with Tiger

[@pez555]

This interview wasn't long enough. Brilliant, possibly his best ever.

[@kaia0821]

Fantastic interview, Carson! That’s how you do an interview. Wow.

[@jryer1]

TW looking like his pops more and more with each passing day. AWESOME!

[@billkittleman9631]

Rest in peace Earl Woods, you served your country admirably and raised a good man … we all can’t wait to see the next chapter in the Woods family legacy, Charlie 🏌️‍♂️👊🇺🇸

[@BobKnight-mm2ze]

I read a headline in the news feed about this interview, so had to seek it out. It was fast, BUT, I feel like this is the most...I don't want to use the words "insight" or "relaxed" but just, "oh, that's who he is" type interview I've seen with Tiger (with me being a non golf person).

[@leorabenjack3877]

I started to watch golf ⛳️ only because of Tiger..

[@matrix35]

Did you start sleeping with multiple women while married because of Tiger? Tiger was really good at that!!!

[@Pete_Finch]

Tiger Woods being totally human, this is the most likable I've ever seen him. Well done Carson

[@JoeMorse-zo5kt]

Great interview. Not going to lie. First time I’ve seen Carson Daly outside of TRL.

[@usergodcandy777]

Lol he's been a co=host on Today for years.

[@conscience5500]

Why would you lie in the first place?

[@carsonkelly2123]

Love these comments. This IS one of the best , relaxed, guard down, no hurry interviews I’ve ever seen Tiger give. Refreshing.

[@dylanneff5844]

The Yoda “mmhhmm” at 1:44 is gonna be legendary

[@Zhurak]

didnt know carson was still kickin it on air, havent seen him since the good ol TRL days. Great Interview!

[@debradonato5659]

Great Interview♥️🌟💪

[@roady7420]

I have been watching Carson for a long time sometimes he just hits home runs and/or holes in one. When it happens it looks effortless but they are always bigger moments after the fact. Keep it up Tiger and Carson

[@ChrisWesterberg-yh3pm]

He's the Greatest Golfer in the World

[@unapologetically_masculine707]

Really great interview. Tiger has gained so much wisdom over the years. Carson has a lot in common with Tiger, so it made the interview easy.

[@user-cq9qm4fw7g]

Saw tw and Carson at the PNC last December well done boys

[@joeyjonz1]

Carson is awesome at golf and interviews. I recall him talking about growing up playing w Tiger before. Pretty cool. Cali baby!

[@TheGolfClan]

I’ve never seen Tiger so comfortable in a conversation.

[@king_charlie]

Love this interview!

[@Tigersmundo]

*Carson Daily still miss it, another SoCal connection again just like the old times TGR commercial next I see it. The magic and genuine connection puts Tiger in a genuinely happy at ease place you can see it, I want more of that our GOAT rest you have done so much already for all of us TIGER.*

[@deneenjeffries2768]

Wow he and Carson go way back. Candid Interview. Tiger is forever known as a golf legend. My dad was a Capricorn, they’re so serious natured.

[@MatthewMS.]

Yeah you two should extend this conversation

[@grahammethold]

Love the two friends at 6:34

[@angelica.christinee]

Thank you :)

[@twittertwice]

Carson knowing TW and having played junior golf the same time as TW and coming from Southern CA… made this an excellent interview

[@davidblueeyes1761]

I agree. Best interview I have seen of Tiger on television. Good man. Glad he's having fun in life .

[@ojuice54]

Remember Carson from his MTV days... dude, you're the best. You're killing it! You're inspiring!

[@EdgarJFeliz]

Nice to hear TW talk about his daughter in that light, girls need their fathers!

[@sherrycarnahan8951]

Great interview!

[@marcusbaker404]

Has to be the best interview Tiger’s done. Well done Carson.

[@mevk1]

Once a golfing god now a role model for all. Despite injuries that would have sidelined mortals Tiger is still getting it done on the golf course too. Didn't know Carson was such as good golfer and played with tiger in junior golf. You gotta get Tiger on your show more often. Al will even carry his clubs each appearance.

[@HH-gv8mx]

A role model?? 🧐🤨🤣

[@jorgeiznaga470]

what a fantastic interview this was Carson ‘s best interview ever great questions and insights didn’t know you knew each other and that you played golf ⛳️ that’s so cool 😎 Go Low homie 🤙🏼

[@clare344]

Great interview felt pretty genuine

[@LovesOner]

The best interview yet

[@foxx1021]

Carson did an exceptional job conducting this interview

[@bellydancer3146]

He has the face of a grandfather. Hard life man.

[@zimmoton3698]

No he doesn't thats a lie

[@doobeone]

He works in the Sun. His face is like the left arm of truck drivers.

[@fezzik7619]

I don’t see that. I see his Thai features and his black features. He looks 48, which he is.

[@3rd-Wave_Rebel]

He’s half Thai and half tiger, so we named our son, Thaiger Woods!

[@jonathanehlers6855]

He's almost 50 lol. He's done alright for himself.

[@terminallychill9580]

What a great interview

[@hjsdshabdhgadhfgadhf]

I like the lady in the crowd doing golf shots. Lol

[@angelica.christinee]

Thank you hehe

[@timothykirkman7097]

best interview ever nailed it carson

[@nickbarron136]

What an interview. Tiger is so good when its a natural feeling.

[@HH-gv8mx]

“My mommy” 🤮🤮

[@niguel4438]

How great to see a relaxed Tiger chatting with a mate. Brilliant

[@teresawatson9656]

I love this interview with Tiger...he sounds so healthy. I dated a golfer in College. This was fun.

[@richardmcnamara8530]

Go Scottie, Go Nelly!

[@alarmservicepros]

Funny, I played with him as a kid a few times and lived right by him. They mowed the greens daily at every course in our area.

[@luvtotrade2009]

Tiger gives 0 F's about his hair lol

[@craigdavid6668]

Same as you with your grammar.

[@keithwisdom1663]

His hair is fine maybe do a mike Jordan 😊

[@albandb9366]

Chill Tiger 🔥🙏🏻

[@rmac5575]

Just a great interview. It could have gone one for an hour more.

[@patricialondon4680]

Tigers daughter is absolutely gorgeous

[@pariss3921]

@@t99155bro she’s 16 💀

[@HH-gv8mx]

Well, she got it from her mother because he is such a dog,

[@robertlinehan2436]

@@pariss3921 My thoughts exactly. To be fair, that's probably why this commenter thinks that.

[@pariss3921]

@@HH-gv8mx idk … her mother looks like she bites

[@TheBCninja]

​@@pariss3921I think the commenter is a chick, bro.

[@DetroitNinja]

In my 20s, people thought I was Tiger Woods twin. 🤣

[@pariss3921]

Cap 😭💀💀

[@pariss3921]

You were cheating out here like him too? 😭

[@HH-gv8mx]

Tiger is so homely.

[@YvonneWilliams-gc3pv]

Congratulations Tiger!

[@usergodcandy777]

Carson is still very good. NBC really doesn't use him properly, except here.

[@J03Y27]

Tiger needs his hat.

[@HH-gv8mx]

For sure! He’s so homely.

[@user-zy6gw5bn7g]

Those two women at 6:38 are hilarious 😆

[@angelica.christinee]

Thank you we were laughing so hard watching it back!

[@user-zy6gw5bn7g]

@@angelica.christinee LOL you’re awesome 🤩

[@PatADDUCCI]

Great interview

[@lloydthompson945]

Love Tiger great show man!!

[@sheilawalsh4104]

Love him!

[@briley8288]

Those people in the background 🤣

[@angelica.christinee]

We laughed so hard watching ourselves hahaha

[@nextari]

He's super cool and positive. His daughter is stunning.

[@LukeZavislak]

Carson kept making sure everyone knew he played golf too.

[@WolvrinFan]

Tigers definitely got his mamas genes when it comes to aging 😅

[@makeitmakesense2616]

Throw you away

[@Jordan-vo3gv]

You saying he’s aging well? Asking for a friend, he’s too shy to ask

[@skepchica]

​@@Jordan-vo3gvI think she's saying he's cracking.

[@WolvrinFan]

@@Jordan-vo3gv Does it sound like total bs if I say the fact that it looks like tiger will outlive Earl because of his Chinese genes is what I was implying...... I mean the cracking thing our colleague above mentioned is also at play but it's whatever satifies ur minds curiosity long as I didn't offend you because I didn't mean to offend anyone really 💯,then yes he's aging gracefully. Ion know how or why the grape to raisin process even exists because they're shriveled and disgusting to me but somebody loves them nasty lil boxes of old grapes and feel that they've aged gracefully as well 🙄

[@WolvrinFan]

@@skepchica I identify as non-binary goat not (she) my pronoun of choice would be "herm" thank u. You've been a wonderful audience, thanks you. Have your pets spayed and neutered, Good afternoon gents.

[@AD-im5to]

People in the back making swings lol

[@angelica.christinee]

We were having a blast lol

[@kathleenweinberg5991]

Congratulations Tiger woods

[@haPPySundAy970]

I thought golf in college was cool♥️🙏

[@jspille007]

Love Tiger's son, Charlie!

[@DM-mp6gq]

Why is Carson talking so fast? Is he nervous? Let Tiger answer your questions, stop interrupting him.

[@mattensor3431]

Always liked carsin since TRL DAYS AFTER SCHOOL

[@elmalloc]

Those 2 women in the background are hilarious lol

[@nickacosta2058]

Forgot about his roots. Grew up playing public courses but now selling polo shirts for $150. All those kids at public courses today want but can’t afford the new Tiger gear.

[@llib90630]

have you heard of his charity?

[@HH-gv8mx]

Tiger is such a cheapskate.

[@jtpalooki7757]

On every list of worst celebrity tippers!….

[@RichardCollins-kn4tx]

Don't trust that guy around a conversation about your daughter Mr. Woods.

[@joseamador5516]

Tiger was about to reminisce on a story after Carson mentioned Tiger being the only one on the range after a round back when they were kids but Carson kept rattling on and wasn’t aware of the moment. Wonder what Tiger was going to say

[@clarkclarke]

I am always happy tp see Tiger Woods ... he has been through a lot ...like most people however it seems like he has been able to curve...

[@connorroach538]

Love you Tiger

[@HH-gv8mx]

I saw Tiger and Elon, his ex wife, together this summer watching their son’s tournament.

[@robertporter1143]

Earl Woods was a very very special person.

[@rsenior7140]

just ask all of the women he cheated on his wife with!

[@stephenlasko9217]

That’s why Tiger’s mom had him buried in an unmarked grave in AR.

[@victoracevedo9571]

Those 2 girls in the background stole the show.

[@angelica.christinee]

HAHA yes thank you very much 😂😂

[@goldwingerppg5953]

Not a fan of Tigers new logo, but I am a big fan of his golf.

[@jdhrap]

TW will always have his guard up. I have never seen an interview on him answering why he was the way he was with the field and press pre-scandal vs how he has been the past 10 yrs or so. Wonder if he opened up more as he was a little embarrassed about his marriage woes opening up? Did the press use his personality against him once his big flaw came about so they figured to get even by sensationalizing it? If I had 10 minutes with him I would like to ask him. Not sure he would answer. Always thought his softening up lead to his drop in wins/majors.

[@Nothemomma904]

Awe he listens to his kids

[@leonardodalongisland]

Pretty sure; One has a "connotation OF something-not "to" something.

[@grantgarland883]

How awesome. 99% of people have no idea what they're talking about but if you're a golfer you absolutely know what they're talking about.

[@dhennessey1970]

wow....didn't realize Tiger was so deep and human. Came across as normal person.

[@Nothemomma904]

Carson looks amazing btw

[@VitalityMassage]

It's just a game. Seriously, people need to get a grip. Thank God I did.

[@robe4314]

Looking more and more like his dad as he ages.

[@Axlfo]

Anyone know what Tiger said at 8:34? God, something, something...?

[@sirbrad4]

Tiger looks weird without his trademark hat, red shirt, Nike Swoosh, and TW. Without them his superpowers are gone.

[@sappermade6012]

I like him now there was a time I got to feel like I didn’t like him much anymore but yeah that’s all he changed a lot

[@Famoustoast]

My and tigers schools were rivals

[@MikeF-hb8uz]

Greatest Golfer ever